Health
Whooping cough vaccination rates near 60 percent
Health New Zealand says vaccination rates for whooping cough are approaching 60 percent, but Maori and Pacific communities still lag behind. Health New Zealand Public Health Service national director… Audio
How concussion anxiety led Tom Robinson to quit rugby
The fear of getting concussed built and built in his mind, the former Blues captain told RNZ's Nine to Noon. Audio
'Psychedelic renaissance' hits New Zealand
From the results, it looks like New Zealand may be part of a global trend that has been dubbed the 'psychedelic renaissance'. Audio
Suspected alcohol poisoning of travellers a reminder of risks
It's the time of year when many people are looking forward to getting away on their summer break -- to enjoy some sun and sea and let their hair down a little while they're away from home. But the… Audio
Orana Wildlife Park to stop taking in animals for 6 months
Orana Wildlife Park will stop taking in new animals for six months, after two reviews highlighted four key areas that need improving. The investigations were prompted by whistleblowers' animal welfare… Audio
MPI asking people to keep an eye on backyard hens
MPI is asking people to keep a close eye on their backyard chooks after a bird flu scare in the forced killing of 200 thousand birds. A mainland egg farm near Moeraki tested positive for an aggressive… Audio
The months-long wait for answers about the new Dunedin hospital
Analysis - Health authorities sat on information about the new Dunedin hospital for months as the project spiralled out of control, emails show.
Health NZ's IT cutbacks: Faults could 'snowball', report warns
Health NZ staff have warned bosses that doctors and nurses will be left without critical IT support if proposed mass layoffs of digital and data workers goes ahead.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs raises caution level for Fiji
The Foreign Affairs Ministry has increased its alert level to two out of four for kiwis travelling to Fiji. Journalist Mereoni Mili spoke to Morning Report. Audio
Quarter of people use pharmaceuticals for non-medical reasons
One in four people who took part in a survey on drugs said they had used pharmaceuticals for non-medical reasons over the previous six months. Audio
Anger at immunisation programme funding cut
The successful programme for pregnant Māori and Pasifika and their babies in South Auckland has been forced to cut services, amid warnings of a whooping cough epidemic. Audio
One in four using prescription drugs for fun
A new survey shows one in four of the respondents have used prescription drugs for fun or without a prescription in the past six months - most getting it from friends. Public Health Researcher at… Audio
Report shows risks from cutting hospital IT staff
A report into risks from cutting hospital IT staff reveals a slew of worrying failures that have already happened behind closed doors. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Successful immunisation programme has funding cut
A highly successful immunisation programme for pregnant Māori and Pasifika and their babies in South Auckland had its funding cut earlier this year - even as warnings sounded of the looming whooping… Audio
Will 2025 be the year of the cancer vaccine?
The Economist's health editor Natasha Loder wrote that advances in mRNA technology have spawned groundbreaking new cancer vaccine trials around the world, from melanoma to colorectal cancers. Audio
OT needs more funding to care for young people - advocate
An advocate for young homeless people said it's clear Oranga Tamariki needs more funding to care for teenagers and children. The call comes as Oranga Tamariki data shows the number of kids and teens… Audio
Handling of Lake Alice complaint not good enough - Medical Council
A survivor of the Lake Alice child and adolescent unit, where children were tortured in the 1970s, has received an in-person apology from the Medical Council for not investigating a complaint he made… Audio
Gen Z drinking alcohol less, or not at all
A trend away from alcohol for Gen Z is being replicated here in New Zealand, according to a local industry body.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 16 December 2024
In today's episode, several people, including four Australians and one American are in hospital in Fiji with suspected alcohol poisoning, critics are questioning a trip to China by more than 30 police… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 16 December 2024
On today's episode, a number of Australian tourists are in hospital in Fiji after what authorities say is a suspected case of alcohol poisoning, a politics expert says a trip to China taken by police… Audio
