Health
1 in 1000 Kiwi kids are affected by Juvenile Arthritis
What is juvenile arthritis and what is being done to help those kids who are affected by it? Jesse talks to 12 year Andi and her mum Nicki about the illness. Audio
'A space where whānau can come together': Kaupapa Māori health hub opens
Te Whare Piringa, located on Ngāti Pāoa whenua in Glenn Innes, is the first iwi-led space of its kind in Aotearoa.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 22nd July 2025
In today's episode, Cabinet has approved the business case for a third medical school, but the total budget has reduced from $380 million to $230 million, with the university expected to stump up the… Audio
The OECD eyes landmark Dunedin study
The landmark Dunedin Study of babies born in the early 1970s has caught the eye of the OECD. Independent adviser Dorothy Adams spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Govt reduces funding for third medical school
Cabinet has approved the business case for a third medical school, but the total budget has reduced from $380 million to $230 million, with the university expected to stump up the lion's share of $150… Audio
University of Waikato on third medical school
The University of Waikato's Vice Chancellor says he's not worried about the government's reduction in funding for its third medical school. Professor Neil Quigley spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Pharmac announces consumer and patient working group
Drug buying agency Pharmac is bringing patients and consumers to the table. Chair of the new group Dr Malcolm Mulholland spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Health Minister on govt contribution to third medical school
The government contribution to a third medical school at the University of Waikato is $200 million less than previously anticipated. Health Minister Simeon Brown spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
University of Auckland on third medical school
The second existing medical school is in Auckland. Dean of the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences in Auckland Professor Warwick Bagg spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Union for Junior Doctors on third medical school
The Union for Junior Doctors wants assurances that Waikato University can raise the extra $150 million needed from donors to fund its new medical school. National secretary Deborah Powell spoke to… Audio
More vape product testing urgently needed, advocacy group says
It follows a recall notice for Suntree - Vanilla Cream, which contains too much of a chemical associated with 'popcorn lung' disease.
Labour on govt's approval of third medical school
Labour is calling the approval for a third medical school an unclear investment and wants costings for the project released immediately. Labour's spokesperson for health Ayesha Verrall spoke to Corin… Audio
Thrift Season 5 Trailer
Thrift is back with more money saving hints and hacks! Katy Gosset meets a savvy student who's teaching others how to eat better for less and visits an award-winning student flat garden. She gleans… Audio
Waikato University promises planned new medical school won't be downsized
The government has announced it will put much less money than originally expected into the project.
Is the new assisted dying law working as intended?
Long-time advocate for assisted dying, and spokesperson of the End-of-Life Choice Society Ann David joins Emile Donovan. Audio
The Panel with Andie McCombs and Kirsty Cameron Part 1
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Andie McCombs and Kirsty Cameron. They begin by discussing the latest inflation rate, which is at it's highest in a year. Then, the… Audio
Watch: New Waikato medical school gets government go ahead
The government has green-lit a new medical school at the University of Waikato, ending months of delays due to coalition wrangling.
Brain, spinal cord inflammation misdiagnosed as concussion
A man died from rheumatoid meningoencephalitis six months after being misdiagnosed with concussion, mental health issues.
Man dies after lesion missed during scan delays cancer diagnosis
The man visited the hospital multiple times before the lesion on his head was confirmed to be cancer.
Man sent home without doctors checking for potentially fatal condition
A man was sent home from hospital without doctors checking for a potentially fatal condition due to a communication breakdown, the Health and Disability Commissioner has found.
