Health
Bloom Hearing customers details lost to hackers
A major audiology chain of clinics has kept an Auckland man's personal details for over six years, then lost them to criminal hackers. Phil Pennington reports. Audio
Fears of privatisation by stealth as healthcare system struggles
As more and more healthcare becomes private, experts worry.
Family shocked after coroner releases findings into 2010 death
The family of a woman who died after a melanoma procedure in Waikato Hospital in 2010, is shocked by a coroner's finding into her cause of death. Natalie Akoorie reports. Audio
Report lays racism in psychology sector bare
The study highlights "psychology's failing to provide a culturally safe environment for its own", researchers say.
Explained: the numbers around new Dunedin Hospital
Explainer editor Katie Kenny crunches the numbers from the proposed Dunedin Hospital Audio
Fears of privatisation by stealth in overwhelmed healthcare
As more and more healthcare becomes private, experts worry about increasing inequality in New Zealand Audio
Private company offers to help build Dunedin Hospital
With plans for the new hospital in trouble, the company is interested in getting a call from the Health Minister. Audio
Casey Costello releases 'independent' advice on heated tobacco
It's five articles that are either about different products, outdated, or only offer weak support for her view.
Is kaupapa Māori health the future for preserving doctors?
Another medical centre has fallen victim to the nationwide shortage of GPs, but a kaupapa Māori health service is invigorating another. Audio
New Zealand's acne rates are dropping. Why?
Before we go marvel at our clear, glowing skin in the mirror, let's pause and ask why? Data alone rarely tells the whole story.
Dunedin Hospital rebuild had been held up as an example
Analysis - That was up until last week's bombshell that cost blow-outs are forcing a rethink.
Aotearoa's brand-new Great Walk
The Humpridge Track in Western Southland has earned the status of a Great Walk. Audio
Health NZ's deficit blows out to $934 million
But a new report also shows cancer patients are starting treatment earlier and newborn immunisation enrolments have increased.
How NZ's largest cannabis clinic opened in a swanky suburb
When you drive south down State Highway 1, you can't ignore the exit number: 420.
Vital Healthcare interested in Dunedin Hospital
With plans for the new Dunedin hospital in such trouble, one company interested in getting a call from the Health Minister is Vital Healthcare. Vital Healthcare Property Trust fund manager Aaron… Audio
Māori health service saves medical centre from closure
A medical centre which fell victim to the nationwide shortage of GPs has a new lease of life, thanks to a kaupapa Māori health service. Māori news intern Emma Andrews reports. Audio
Undercover sting finds heated tobacco devices being sold
An undercover sting led by grassroots volunteer group Vape-Free Kids NZ has found more than 20 stores across Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch are selling IQOS heated tobacco devices - despite… Audio
Rosemary oil, rice water and supplements - What actually helps hair to grow
A dermatologist, a hairstylist, a scientist and an alopecia sufferer all talk hair loss treatments - what sounds promising, what there is proof for, and what is probably too good to be true. Audio
Fijian doctor leads life-changing medical mission
Fijian locals have been given life-changing surgery thanks to a New Zealand charity and medical team led by a Fijiian-born doctor. Audio
Vape stores caught selling non-compliant Heated Tobacco Products
A staff member at a Papanui vape store reconsidered selling the product as long as the customer "didn't work for the government".