Health
Pasifika family in NZ share financial struggles
Families are struggling with the cost of living, with some resorting to sleeping in one room and turning off the power during the day as they try to stay warm and pay their electricity bills. Audio
Three more cases of measles in Wairarapa and Manawatū
Two of the cases were in Wairarapa and one was in Manawatū, Health NZ confirmed.
Auckland mental health facility Segar House to close
Health NZ says not enough people were treated there and staff would be better deployed elsewhere. Audio
Homegrown health workers fill Taranaki gaps
As New Zealand struggles to attract doctors and nurses in a global shortage, Taranaki has nurtured a homegrown response.
How do we safely prepare chicken?
How long should your chicken be on the barbecue for? And is the chopping board good to go after rinsing with just hot water?
Can you control your dreams?
Neuroscientist Dr. Benjamin Baird studies how we can control our dreams and how lucid dreaming can affect us when we're awake. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 17 July 2025
In today's episode, figures provided in a just released study show since 2008 there have been an average of 36,500 symptomatic cases of campylobacter each year, 535 people on average are hospitalized… Audio
Christchurch nurses sleeping in cars to get a car park
Christchurch's mayor has told his councillors that hospital workers are sleeping in their cars just so they can get a car park. Nurses Organisation delegate at Christchurch Hospital Gayl Marryatt… Audio
Health researchers, MPI clash as study finds campylobacter cases have surged
But the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) disputes their and is accusing them of scaremongering. Audio
MPI on campylobacter study showing four die a year
A just released study by public health researchers say on average four people die a year from campylobacter infections. MPI Food Safety deputy director-general Vincent Arbuckle spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Four die each year from campylobacter: Study
Figures provided in a just released study show since 2008 there have been an average of 36,500 symptomatic cases of campylobacter each year, 535 people on average are hospitalized annually and four… Audio
'No' doesn't always mean 'never' when it comes to vaccination - top doctor
Caroline McElnay says the government's immunisation targets are still achievable, but only if health providers can gain the trust of vaccine-sceptical parents.
What's all the fuss about ‘fibre goals’? And how can you meet yours?
Foods high in fibre are among the healthiest we can eat.
Pacific health and police address drugs and HIV crisis
Leaders in both health and law enforcement have been in Suva for the Pacific Regional and National Security Conference, wrapping up today. Audio
The Panel with Liam Hehir and Sue Kedgley Part 1
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Liam Hehir and Sue Kedgley. They discuss the government's new plan to ditch open plan classrooms, hearing from Shirley Boys High School… Audio
Nursing lecturer warns of losing talented nurses if students aren't paid
A nurse trainer has thrown her support behind student nurse and midwives calling for a law change so they are paid for placements. Australia has just introduced such a change there. Students have said… Audio
Awanui lab workers settle on salary increase after months of strikes
The settlement for APEX union members would be a relief to all members, APEX's national secretary says.
Hospital workers sleeping in cars to try secure a car park - mayor
Workers have been pleading for better parking because of unaffordable fees at nearby car parks and staff safety concerns.
Health NZ urged to reopen consultation into plans to close mental health facility
Rauaroha Segar House in Auckland offers a publicly funded intensive programme for people with long-standing or chronic mental health problems.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 16 July 2025
In today's episode, three people died at the scene of a single-vehicle crash near Waiuku in rural Auckland on Tuesday afternoon; The Medical Council says the health system is under strain and it's… Audio
