Health
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.
'Biggest protest in Dunedin in decades' as up to 35,000 rally against hospital cuts
'We're just getting started,' Dunedin's mayor says after a massive crowd estimated at 35,000 people turned up to protest possible cuts to hospital redevelopment.
Thousands protest over health system in Dunedin and Westport
An estimated 35,000 people protested against possible cuts to Dunedin Hospital, police say.
The 'Tokos' taking on diabetes one low-carb taco at a time
A type 1 diagnosis changed their lives overnight. Now they want to help others in their community with their food.
Dunedin Hospital: What you need to know
Big changes have been announced for Dunedin's hospital - but what exactly is planned? Here's all the info. Audio
Judy Bailey on being 'Mother of the Nation'
Almost 20 years after her final TVNZ news bulletin, the beloved broadcaster writes about the "minefield" of healthy ageing in her new book, Evolving.
Did National check its numbers before new Dunedin Hospital promises?
Thousands of people are expected to protest today over the latest setbacks in the rebuild project. Audio
Navigating Pacific mental health with cultural understanding
In New Zealand, many Pacific peoples find themselves disconnected from mainstream mental health services], which often overlook the importance of cultural context.
Māori academics ask government to rescind 'colourblind' directive
A group of Māori academics and health workers are asking the government to rescind its recent directive for public services to be based on need, not race
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 27 September 2024
On today's episode hundreds of workers at Alliance Group's Smithfield meatworks in Timaru have lost their jobs under a proposal to close the processing plant. The 600 staff were called into a surprise… Audio
Fetal alcohol families welcome funding move
Every classroom in NZ probably has at least one child with FASD - but the vast majority are not getting any support, advocates say. Audio
Puberty blocker prescriptions fall, after decade of rise
The number of children and young teens prescribed puberty blockers has fallen, after dramatic increases in the last decade. Audio
Sleep tips ahead of daylight saving
Daylight saving is about to plague our sleep this weekend, but reward us with the promise of longer summer evenings. The clocks jump forward on Sunday, taking away an hour's shut eye. Dr Karyn O'Keefe… Audio
GP access a problem for Māori with lung cancer
Comment - Surviving lung cancer in Aotearoa New Zealand could depend on whether you can access a GP - raising questions about equity in the country's health system.
Fetal alcohol families welcome government funding move
Families and caregivers of children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder are welcoming an announcement from the Health Minister that for the first time ever, the prevalence of the neurodisability is… Audio
First Union ambulance officers begin walk-offs
First Union ambulance officers who work for Hato Hone St John will walk off the job for the first six hours of their shifts on Friday.
