Health
Patient left pregnant after doctor failed to re-insert contraceptive device
Left with PTSD and depression and feeling demoralised and demeaned. That is the rollercoaster of emotions experienced by a patient who got pregnant and had an abortion after a Doctor failed… Audio
Calls to reduce alcohol stores in Rotorua
Alcohol harm reduction groups are joining the fight to reduce booze stores in Rotorua as research shows the region has bigger alcohol harm problems than the rest of Aotearoa. Alcohol Healthwatch… Audio
$20 billion of funding needed, first 'Health Infrastructure Plan' reveals
Simeon Brown has released what he says is a first-ever plan for a national, long-term health infrastructure plan. Audio
Doctor admits 'blurring' professional boundaries after having sex at work
The pair allegedly had sex on a leather couch in his work office.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 16 April 2025
In today's episode, former Labour Party leader and Cabinet Minister, Andrew Little, has announced he will stand for mayor of Wellington, senior doctors are preparing to walk off the job for 24 hours… Audio
ACC costs for white tail spider bites rise this summer
Feel like you're seeing more white tails in your house at the moment? It's not your imagination. A spider expert explains why. Audio
EPA to take closer look at tattoo ink
The Environmental Protection Authority is taking a closer look at what is in the ink many New Zealanders have under their skin. EPA hazardous substances reassessments manager Dr Shaun Presow spoke to… Audio
People living in rural areas at higher risk of Campylobacter infection, new study finds
Campylobacteriosis could be transmitted through drinking water or contaminated food.
Health Minister Simeon Brown on senior doctors strike
Senior doctors have voted to walk off the job for 24 hours on May the 1st. Minister of Health Simeon Brown spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Senior doctors to walk off the job on May 1st
The Association of Salaried Medical Specialists says the pay offer from Health New Zealand would have amounted to a pay cut, when inflation is taken into consideration. Executive director Sarah Dalton… Audio
A measles outbreak is just 'one plane flight away'
A measles outbreak in the US has already killed three. Just how worried should New Zealanders be?
Measles is coming to NZ, and experts are worried
A measles outbreak in the US has already killed three. Just how worried should New Zealanders be? Audio
Hundreds more jobs proposed to go at Health NZ, union says
Affected staff say they feel despondent and exhausted.
'They're here to share their story' - new peer support services at Christchurch Hospital
New peer support workers at Christchurch Hospital's emergency department say it feels special to now help patients at a place they have also experienced mental health distress.
Midwives advocate for 'and-and' approach to pregnancy language
Associate Health Minister Casey Costello has directed Health NZ to say "women" instead of "pregnant people". Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 15 April 2025
In today's episode, trans researchers are disappointed by a new directive for Health New Zealand to stop using the term "pregnant people", the body overseeing kura kaupapa is welcoming new classrooms… Audio
Home support workers protest plans to reduce conditions
Home support workers held stop-work meetings on Tuesday morning over their employers' plans to reduce working conditions. PSA organiser in Nelson Kate Davis spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Nurses Union raised concerns over safety before carjacking
The nurses union says it has been raising concerns about the security of staff parking at Palmerston North hospital for months, however there's now renewed urgency after a staff member was threatened… Audio
Hospital staff want better security after gun-wielding man threatens nurse
The nurses' union said it had been raising concerns about staff parking at the hospital for months.
Trans researchers disappointed over Health NZ directive
Trans researchers are disappointed by a new directive for Health New Zealand to stop using the term "pregnant people" and revert to "pregnant women" in its communications about health issues… Audio
