Health
How the body heals itself
Have you ever wondered why, if you bite your cheek, it heals quickly with no scarring. Audio
The 3 key documents about Dunedin Hospital yet to be released
The city's mayor has questioned the assertion the beleaguered hospital upgrade could blow out to $3 billion, and three files are still not public.
The long and complicated history of the Dunedin Hospital rebuild
Dunedin Hospital has been a political football - arguably a hospital pass - for years. RNZ charts its history.
Ministry of Disabled People launches investigation into deaths
The Ministry of Disabled People, has launched an independent investigation into the deaths of four people while in care. There have been 87 deaths of disabled people in care in the first seven months… Audio
Smokefree advocates blast Costello over 'lack of transparency'
Smokefree advocates say the Prime Minister should be concerned over a lack of transparency shown by his Associate Health Minister - Casey Costello. Documents reveal that officials told Ms Costello… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 30 September 2024
On today's episode, Officials told Associate Health Minister Casey Costello that tobacco giant Philip Morris would be the biggest winner from tax cuts for Heated Tobacco Products, which they said… Audio
Level of CTE in 20-year-old rugby player shocks pathologist
A leading Australian neuropathologist says the level of brain damage a young league star had at just 20 years old should raise alarm bells about junior sports. Audio
'This is the start': Mayor threatens more protests over hospital downgrade
More than 35,000 people marched on Saturday and there's more to come, Jules Radich says. Audio
Data-matching plan for distressed 111 callers ditched
Government ministers earlier said the scheme was crucial, but the Ministry of Health now says privacy and ethical concerns outweigh its value. Audio
'Most benefits' of tobacco tax cuts go to tobacco giant
Despite a long list of problems identified by officials, Casey Costello claimed she had got her own "independent" advice.
Health authorities ditch plan for data matching on 111 calls
Health authorities have ditched a plan to do data matching on 111 callers in mental distress, despite saying it was crucial to design ways to help them. They had intended last month to start listening… Audio
Protest for Dunedin Hospital 'biggest in decades' - mayor
Dunedin's mayor says Saturday's protest was the city's biggest in decades and warns that people are just getting started. About 35-thousand people marched through the city on Saturday protesting… Audio
Protest for Dunedin Hospital draws thousands
Thousands of fired up South Islanders flooded the Octagon in central Dunedin on Saturday while West Coasters took a silent approach to protest about a failing health system. In the largest of the two… Audio
Man with ‘minced’ fingers waits hours for help in ED
He was made to stand in a queue as blood poured from his fingers after a workplace accident.
'Most benefit' of tobacco tax cuts go to Philip Morris
Officials told Associate Health Minister Casey Costello that tobacco giant Philip Morris would be the biggest winner from tax cuts for Heated Tobacco Products, which they said could damage health and… Audio
35,000 march in Dunedin for new hospital
Dunedin music legend Robert Scott was one of 35,000 locals out on the city streets protesting the government's move to scale back to proposed new hospital. Audio
Glucose monitors 'life-changing' for children with type 1 diabetes
The monitors - which Pharmac is now funding for all type 1 diabetics - mean patients are less likely to suffer early deaths, researcher says.
Police to refuse 'inappropriate' requests for help
On some occasions, police say they receive calls from hospitals for help they believe should not involve them.
Unions urge rethink on Dunedin Hospital downgrade
Some 35,000 people turned out to protest on Saturday after ministers announced they would scale back the hospital rebuild project.
Officials to investigate four deaths of people in care
A disability advocate welcomes the investigation, saying all deaths in support homes are concerning.
