Health
College of Surgeons on Auditor-General report into how treatment is given
The so-called post-code lottery is back in the spotlight the issue of where someone lives being the major factor in getting surgery, instead of how sick they are. College of Surgeons chairperson Ros… Audio
Black box data downloaded from fatal Air India crash
Earlier this month the London-bound Boeing 787 crashed and killed 241 of the 242 people on board.
Melatonin, ADHD meds and magic mushrooms - what are the changes?
Explainer - The government has changed regulations on several medications. Here's what you need to know about melatonin, ADHD medicine and psilocybin access. Audio
'Postcode healthcare' persists - Auditor-General reports
The new report has shown elective surgeries in the public system were often "not equitable or timely".
Facility to fill gaps in Taranaki's mental health services opens
Te Puna Wai Kātea on the Taranaki Base Hospital campus was officially opened on Thursday.
Hamish Kilgour overwhelmed by problems before death, coroner says
Kilgour was the former frontman of Dunedin band The Clean.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 26 June 2025
In today's episode, Te Pati Maori MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp has died at the age of 50 in the early hours of Thursday morning, as a sitting MP, the death of Te Pati Maori MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp will have… Audio
Weight loss drug Ozempic to be available in NZ
A Weight loss drug, made famous by celebrities and TikTok will soon be available in New Zealand. Medical weight loss GP Lara Courtenay spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Ozempic is just days away in New Zealand: what to know
Explainer - The celebrity weight loss and diabetes drug should be on shelves within days.
Pensioner dealt with depression, chronic pain in year-long surgery wait
The man said he had to put his life on hold due to lingering pain from his severe sinus infection, amid shortages of ENT specialists at Gisborne Hospital. Audio
Pensioner has year-long wait for surgery
A Gisborne pensioner dealt with chronic pain and depression during a year-long wait for surgery for severe sinus inflammation. Lucy Xia reports. Audio
ADHD prescription changes 'long overdue'
Professor Bruce Arroll from the University of Auckland's Department of General Practice and Primary Care is among those welcoming the move, and he joins Mark Leishman. Audio
Hospital ditches coal in favour of landfill gas
Nelson Hospital is not burning coal this winter for the first time since the late 1800s.
Injured homeless woman sleeps in her car on hospital grounds
Nicola was discharged nearly two weeks ago, but has nowhere to go.
Our Changing World: Training our immune systems
While tuberculosis is not a major health issue in New Zealand, worldwide it remains the leading infectious disease killer.
The vaccine against tuberculosis, called BCG, was first developed in… Audio
Health NZ appoints interim CEO Dr Dale Bramley to top job
The current interim chief executive offically starts his three year term on July 14.
A fear of urinating in public. Yes, it's a thing!
After a lifetime of struggling with a shy bladder, the clinical term is "paruresis", filmmaker Steven Jackson set out to understand and confront his fear of urinating in public In his short film, he… Audio
NZ's vaccination rates among lowest among high-income countries - study
Childhood vaccination rates have dropped in 21 out of 36 countries that were included in the study.
Campaign exposes tactics betting companies use to target young men
A new campaign is exposing the tactics companies use to target young men and encourage them to bet. Problem Gambling Foundation director of advocacy and public health Andree Froude spoke to Charlotte… Audio
'Started to feel numb': Woman recalls syringe attack on 150 people at French festival
No arrests have been made yet in connection with the needle spikings.
