Health
Doctor accused of recording hundreds of victims in hospital toilets
A trainee surgeon accused of secretly snapping intimate images in Australian hospital toilets allegedly ranked the photos and videos, according to court documents.
New service at an Auckland Hospital to speed up cancer diagnosis for women
The Health Minister says the new service at North Shore Hospital will help women get a faster diagnosis.
Govt removes barrier in bid to increase counsellors in public mental health
There are more than 330 counsellors now eligible through this expanded pathway.
The power of ditching the diet culture
For so long, Casey Johnston considered her body the enemy. But whilst she was trying to 'get healthy', she was actually making her body weaker.
Giving autistic jobseekers a chance
Stats across Australia and New Zealand reveal that autistic people are being left behind in the workplace - either not being used to their full capacity or simply struggling to be hired at all. Audio
'Love turned into gold': Babies to benefit from region's first milk bank
It has been made possible by "incredible generosity" from the Northland community.
The power of ditching the diet: Casey Johnston
A mash-up of memoir, science writing and cultural critique, Casey Johnson's new book is a take-down of diet culture. Audio
Former Black Fern Cheryl Waaka on facing cancer
At just 55, former Black Fern Cheryl Waaka is facing a stage four bowel cancer diagnosis. She's too young to have been screened and the drug she needs is not funded. Audio
Dispelling the ick in offal
Proponents of offal-eating point out that it's just polite to use every part of a beast we've killed, it's really the least we can do
Not so awful offal
Proponents of offal-eating point out that it's just polite to use every part of a beast we've killed .... it's really the least we can do. Audio
Doctors welcome government's GP training funding shake-up
The GP clinic funding model will be updated for the first time in more than 20 years, and more trainees will have their fees covered.
'Blindsided': Health NZ hires 45 percent of mid-year grad nurses
Health NZ used to hire 80-90 percent of all graduates, a nursing student says.
NZ not in top 10 for end of life care
New Zealand was once ranked third in the world for end-of-life care, now we don't even make the top 10. Palliative Care Collaborative Aotearoa chairperson Catherine D'Souza spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
National MP says Labour bill will improve financial conditions for retirement village residents
A leaked recording has revealed a National MP thinks a Labour Party plan will improve the financial conditions for retirement village residents. Labour's spokesperson for seniors Ingrid Leary spoke to… Audio
Risks identified with Gumboot Friday's 'fee-for-service' model
Gumboot Friday's youth counselling initiative has had its $6m annual contract renewed, despite health officials identifying ongoing risks.
'We are meeting the demand': Mike King on govt funding for counselling initiative
The founder of Gumboot Friday says all young people who are coming through are getting sessions in an appropriate time frame. Audio
Minister defends another year of funding for controversial charity
Gumboot Friday will continue to get funding to 2026, despite past questions about its founder and funding. Audio
Gumboot Friday gets green light for second year of funding
Gumboot Friday has had a green light for its second year of funding but has had its targets increased after meeting the minimum numbers set for its first year. Last year the process by which the… Audio
Healthworkers want MPs to waive private health insurance
A group of specialists, nurses, GPs, and paramedics says politicians should rely on the public health system they're in charge of. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 24th July 2025
In today's episode, polytechnics are cutting more than 500 courses and nearly a thousand jobs so they can stand alone financially once mega-institute Te Pukenga closes; A year into a four-year… Audio
