Health
Family of man killed in dementia unit attack don't want other patient charged
"A sudden eruption of anger without a known cause or warning" preceded Robin Beets' death.
A flu vaccine that never needs updates? Human trials begin
A scientist leading the work on Centivax's universal flu vaccine says it is entering its its human trial phase in Australia.
Report says health system may need to rely more on private care
One of the country's biggest banks says New Zealand's health system may need to rely more on private providers to ease growing pressure on public hospitals. Westpac NZ industry economist Paul Clark… Audio
Each Covid wave wrecks your health - here's what you can do
What we know about the latest rise in hospitalisations and deaths, testing, boosters, and how to protect yourself.
Human trials for universal flu vaccine about to begin
Dr Jacob Glanville's universal flu vaccine Centiflu-01 is currently at the human trial phase, he talked with First Up's Melissa Chan-Green Audio
More scope for private sector to ease public healthcare woes, report says
The Westpac report found the public health system was under growing presssure, with an ageing population and wider social challenges pushing demand ever further beyond capacity.
Te Papa, botanical gardens added to measles locations of interest
There are now 15 locations of interest linked to a traveller in February.
Surgeon raises concerns about risks of medical tourism
The surgeon who removed a Manawatu's woman's stomach following a weight loss operation in Turkey is raising concerns about the risks of medical tourism. Jimmy Ellingham reports. Audio
Patient dies in hospital stairwell after delay getting urgently needed food
He walked past seven staff, but a search did not begin for nearly an hour, with CCTV showing him at the snack machine before being found unconscious.
Expert Feature: Everything about cosmetic surgery
It's time for our expert feature, and today we're taking a closer look at cosmetic surgery. Cosmetic procedures are growing in popularity here in NZ, lower costs, easier access, the influence of… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 9 March 2026
Bracing for impact. Energy and retail prices set to rise for New Zealanders as the impact of the war on Iran washes up on these shores; we speak to the chief economist of New Zealand's largest bank… Audio
The therapy that has the potential to transform cancer treatment
Medical researchers say New Zealanders are missing out on a transformative cancer treatment that's been proven to make a difference. It's called CAR T-cell therapy. As it stands, Kiwis have to travel… Audio
NZs rare direct-to-consumer medical marketing rules
America and New Zealand are the only two countries in the developed world to allow direct to consumer advertising of medicines. David Menkes, an associate professor in psychological medicine at the… Audio
New wave of Covid suggests immunity waning, expert warns
The latest figures show 50 hospitalisations with the virus in the past week. Audio
NZ hit by ninth wave of COVID-19
The latest Health New Zealand figures show 50 hospitalisations and 19 deaths with the virus in the past week. Michael Baker, Professor of Public Health at the University of Otago spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Measles case: Parliament tour included in new locations of interest
A tour through Parliament is among several new locations of interest connected to a measles case in a traveller who visited New Zealand.
Aussie farmer who swam his way out of depression
After decades of self-medicating with beer, Brendan Cullen is now an open-water swimmer and a "sounding board" for rural people who are struggling.
Ardern supports $5m grant to tackle cervical cancer in Pacific
The University of Auckland has found the incidence rate of cervical cancer is up to nine times higher in the Pacific Islands than in Australasia.
Jordan Metzl: The quest for eternal youth
Sports medicine physician Dr Jordan Metzl joins Jim to discuss the pitfalls of the modern longevity medicine movement. Audio
Can psychopaths change?
Advances in research are showing that a deeper understanding of psychopathy may help to create more effective interventions.
