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Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 1 May 2025
In today's episode, Wellington is under a red wind warning, as gale force winds lash the capital city, the South Island is also experiencing wild weather, with Selwyn under a state of emergency and… Audio
Senior doctors go on strike
Senior doctors across New Zealand are striking on Thursday, resulting in the delay or cancellation of more than 4000 surgeries. Palmerston North ED Doctor Thomas Carter spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 1 May 2025
In today's episode, a state of emergency has been declared for Canterbury's Selwyn district, a senior emergency doctor says serious staff shortages that are affecting patient care has driven her to… Audio
Health NZ on senior doctors strike
More than 5000 senior doctors from the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists union are striking for 24 hours. Health NZ's chief clinical officer Richard Sullivan spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Te Puni Kōkiri reveals new Whānau Ora commissioning agencies
Whānau Ora Minister Tama Potaka says the change is about "moving in an elevated and refreshed direction".
Health NZ confirms a third of all IT roles will be cut
Final cuts were announced today following a consultation period.
Cuts to Dunedin ICU beds could cost lives: Doctor
A former Emergency Department head is warning that cutting ICU beds at the new Dunedin Hospital could cost lives. Former head of Dunedin's emergency department and former Southern District Health… Audio
Possible menstrual cycle link to knee injuries to be studied
Researchers will investigate whether hormonal fluctuations during menstrual cycles could contribute to rises in career-threatening knee injuries.
Two deaths in Tonga caused by dengue fever
Tonga's minister of health has confirmed two deaths from dengue fever at Vaiola Hospital last week. Audio
Burst water pipe under repair in Thorndon Quay
A burst water pipe in central Wellington that left dozens of properties without water has now been repaired.
'Unlawful and unworkable': Family carers take fight for pay to Supreme Court
Parents Peter Humphreys and Christine Fleming want the work they do caring for their disabled children recognised.
Pharmac's approach not fit for purpose, long-awaited review finds
Associate Health Minister David Seymour said the review was difficult and painful, but ultimately necessary for Pharmac.
Cuts to ICU beds at new Dunedin Hospital 'latest broken promise'
Health New Zealand has cut a previous plan for 30 ICU beds to 20 when the hospital opens. Audio
Health NZ cuts number of ICU beds to 20 at new Dunedin Hospital
A former health chief said cutting the number of intensive care beds planned for the new Dunedin Hospital is taking chances with the region's health. 30 intensive care unit beds were originally… Audio
Pharmac's move to drop Māori Directorate slammed by union as Treaty breach
A union says a Pharmac proposal to disestablish a specialist Māori advisory team is an abandonment of its commitment to Māori health.
Healthcare providers funding immunisations out of own pockets
Health NZ admits there is still some work to do, as Māori and Pacific immunisation providers say funding is too low to cover services.
Health NZ 'deeply disappointed' that senior doctors strike to go ahead
Hospitals and emergency departments will remain open, and the union is working with Health NZ to ensure life-preserving services continue.
The Panel with Niki Bezzant and Peter Elliott (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Niki Bezzant and Peter Elliott. They discuss the enormous queue of New Zealanders waiting for specialist appointments and a petition… Audio
Family of man found dead unhappy with coroner's report
The family of a man found dead after he failed to return to the Palmerston North Hospital mental health ward are unhappy a coroner's investigation didn't take into account a hospital probe that found… Audio
Fears high wages for locums will discourage full-time doctors
There are concerns high wages paid to casual medical staff to plug gaps in the health system are discouraging doctors from taking full time positions. Te Whatu Ora said its forecast full year spend on… Audio
