Health
Donations ensure school lunch staples still available
An Auckland charity that was concerned it would have to stop providing staples for families to make school lunches has received enough donations to keep the service going into next year.
Inquest into death of Olympic cyclist hears testimonies
An inquest the death of Olympic cyclist Olivia Podmore has heard emotional testimonies about how she was bullied by team-mates. The 24-year-old died in a suspected suicide in 2021. The first to give… Audio
Surgeon sets up NZ's first practice to treat lymphoedema
A Samoan man whose leg swelled so large he couldn't lift it to walk is having life-changing surgery this week that will allow him to wear shoes for the first time in more than a decade. Amy Williams… Audio
Dunedin locals fill Town Hall to support hospital campaign
A sea of Southerners filled Dunedin's Town Hall on Monday night in support of the Save Our Southern Hospital campaign. Delphine Herbert was there. Audio
Blood service urges people to donate blood and plasma
The Blood Service is urging people to donate blood and plasma to meet the demand during the busy summer and Christmas season. Marketing and Communications Manager Shane Paramore spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
ACC mulled buying two hospitals
The organisation was quietly lining up to buy two public hospital buildings under the previous National-led government.
Poor outcomes for poverty
When it comes to our outcomes on poverty, New Zealand's marks are poor. Experts gathering the week in Wellington want to change that.
Poor outcomes for poverty
When it comes to our outcomes on poverty, New Zealand's marks are poor. Experts gathering this week in Wellington want to change that. Audio
Chart your fart: Volunteers wanted for gut health study
More than 10,000 people have already signed up for the app. Audio
'Potentially lethal' shellfish toxin warning for Bay of Plenty, Coromandel
People are being advised not to collect or eat shellfish gathered from areas in the Bay of Plenty and the east side of the Coromandel Peninsula.
Pregnant woman's rights breached, report finds
Baby stillborn after midwife and radiology clinic made multiple communication errors, commissioner finds.
How forever chemicals get the name
Australia and the United States have moved to slash the limits on forever chemicals in their drinking water supply, citing health risks. New Zealand doesn't currently have plans to match them. Audio
Dunedin Hospital cuts: 'Money before health'
Federated Farmers president blames financial efficiency for the proposed cutbacks. Audio
Cancer drugs still without funding
The government has completely let cancer patients down, patient says.
Reti declines invite to Dunedin Hopsital rebuild rally
The Dunedin mayor is disappointed but unsurprised the Health Minister will be a no show at a meeting tonight to protest any cuts to the Dunedin Hospital rebuild project. Shane Reti declined an invite… Audio
Cancer patient still self-funding life extending drug
A cancer patient relying on the kindness of strangers to fund life extending cancer medication wants to know why he's still waiting for Pharmac to deliver drugs the government committed to funding… Audio
Measles at high risk of an outbreak in New Zealand
Measles, one of the most contagious diseases, remains at high risk of an outbreak in New Zealand. There are low levels of immunisation the country and a growing number of cases overseas. A briefing… Audio
Nurses to strike over pay dispute with Health NZ
Nurses are "tired and frustrated" and there is no evidence their work is valued, union says. Audio
Woman received third-degree burns during 'body contour' treatment
The Health and Disability Commission investigated after a woman complained a machine overheated while she had thermal shock lipolysis treatment at a beauty clinic in 2021.
Nurses Organisation to hold nationwide strike
The Nurses Organisation will hold a nationwide strike next month. Union chief executive Paul Goulter spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
