Health
The Panel with Peter Dunne and Georgie Stylianou (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panelists Peter Dunne and Georgie Stylianou. They talk about the devastation being caused by the exotic caulerpa seaweed in Northland, and the DIY… Audio
Settlement saves 200 roles cut by Health NZ in restructure
The Public Service Association (PSA) took HNZ to the Employment Relations Authority in February.
Patient left pregnant after doctor failed to insert contraceptive says ACC must do better
Jessie's claim for cover was declined by ACC, which considered the pregnancy as the injury.
Mayor hopeful boil water notice will be lifted today or tomorrow
It cannot be lifted until the water regulator Taumata Arowai is satisfied the council has complied with directions. Audio
Fewer tangihanga on the marae: Families 'don't feel really connected'
More Māori are choosing to have tangihanga at home instead of marae, says the Funeral Directors Association. Audio
Plunket scheme vaccinates fewer than 100 babies in five months
Whānau Āwhina Plunket a million-dollar contract to set up its own childhood immunisation service five months ago and says progress will "speed up" Audio
Minster 'open' to new checks and balances for health system
The Health Minister is not ruling out setting up a Patient Safety Commissioner to help boost public confidence in the health system. Political reporter Anneke Smith has more. Audio
Boil water notice remains in place for Greymouth
A boil water notice remains in place for the greater Greymouth area two weeks after it was first imposed. Grey District Mayor Tania Gibson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Health Minister not ruling out patient safety commissioner
New Zealand already has several checks and balances in the health system, but advocates have called for another to make "effective change".
Upset in the infant formula industry
A $2 billion industry faces new rules to protect new parents - and it's pushing back.
The fuss over new infant formula rules
A two billion dollar industry faces new rules to protect new parents - and it's pushing back Audio
Group therapy sessions could reduce waiting lists - report
Could group therapy be the answer to cutting down our long waiting lists for mental health? According to a new report, group therapy sessions could help reduce waiting lists for young people by… Audio
Half of adults feel overrun with phone notifications - survey
A recent survey shows half of all adults feel overrun by the number of times their phones pings them with notifications. Research commissioned by New Zealand telco 2Degrees found that 38 percent of… Audio
Doctors embark on hikoi to collect patient stories
Two doctors, who are also poets, are embarking on a hikoi to collect stories from patients about the country's struggling health system. Dr Glen Colquhoun spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Woman runs 10 marathons in 10 days dressed as a chicken
Hadani Woodruff has raised $7000 for a mental health and addiction recovery charity.
Jennifer Andrewes on her Parkinson's pilgrimages
Jennifer Andrewes turned to European pilgrimages after receiving a lifechanging diagnosis of early-onset Parkinson's. Audio
Patients have 'bigger concerns' than one-day strike - advocate
Patient Voice Aotearoa chairperson Malcolm Mulholland said most Kiwis would support healthcare strikes over a system "in crisis".
Annual cost of treating sport concussions climbs to $80m - ACC
The annual cost of treating sport-related concussion has risen by nearly 25 percent to $80 million.
What to know about getting a flu shot this year
Explainer - Flu season is almost here. Here's what you need to know about the different vaccine options.
How to thrive: the role of art in mental health
In the bringing together of art and mental health, Kim Morton is a champion. Following the Christchurch earthquakes, Kim founded Otautahi Creative Spaces, a busy creative community in inner city… Audio
