Health
People 'going to die' over Dunedin hospital downgrade - union
The government has announced a planned redevelopment will either need to be reduced or done in stages. Audio
Dunedin mayor vows to fight hospital cuts
Dunedin mayor Jules Radich says the fight against hospital cutbacks in Dunedin is far from over. Radich spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Health Minister on Dunedin Hospital downgrade
The Health and Infrastructure Ministers say the project could blow out to an unaffordable $3 billion and it has to stick to a $1.8 billion budget. The National Party campaigned on promises to deliver… Audio
Nurses' union vows to fight Dunedin Hospital downgrade
The Nurses' union is vowing to push back at the government over its decision to downgrade work on a planned new hospital for Dunedin. The Nurses' Organisation national president Anne Daniels spoke to… Audio
Advocates for assisted dying want changes to Act
Three years since the End of Life Choice Act came into effect, 970 terminally ill New Zealanders have opted for a physician-assisted death - Katie Kenny explains how it works. Audio
How a $1 million bequest is helping make children's leg braces cool
A bequest to the Auckland Bioengineering Institute from Julie and Carlo Fiorentino is helping those living with cerebal palasy. Audio
Former Minister for Health and MP for Dunedin North reacts to signalled downgrade of new Dunedin Hospital
Pete Hodgson joins Emile Donovan to discuss the Government's announcement about the new Dunedin Hospital. Audio
'A broken promise': Government's plan to downgrade Dunedin Hospital
The government's announcement amounts to "clinical cuts and a broken promise", mayor says. Audio
Back to basics for police, minister says
The Police Minister says it is important he gets officers back to their core crime fighting role.
Air pollutants have decreased
However, the South Waikato town of Tokoroa is still one of the worst in the country when it comes to hazardous particles in the air.
Cafe allergy blunder leads to anaphylactic shock
Customers required emergency hospital treatment after suffering severe allergic reactions in two separate incidents at Ashburton cafes.
Health NZ not keeping up with hospital upgrades, documents say
Analysis - It comes as ministers outline a downgrade in plans for Dunedin Hospital as it is simply unaffordable.
New Dunedin Hospital faces downgrade over $3b bill
Ministers say the new hospital would be one of the most expensive built in the Southern Hemisphere and is simply unaffordable.
'Extremely depressing': Covid-19 tests no longer free from October
From Tuesday, there will be no more free Covid-19 rapid antigen tests. Here's what that means for you.
End of Life Choice Act review: What you need to know
Explainer - The Health Ministry is reviewing New Zealand's assisted dying system. What do we know about how it's working so far?
Child cancer survivor raises $750,000 for Starship
Ruby Seeto was diagnosed with a rare form of liver cancer at the age of nine. She wanted to give back to the foundation that supported her and has since raised over $750,000 for Starship by selling… Audio
Why chronic pain is the mystery many doctors still can't understand
A huge lack of understanding of chronic pain means patients are missing out on potentially life-changing treatment. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 26 September 2024
On today's episode, on Wednesday, ANZ's chief executive Antonia Watson told RNZ it was time for such a tax, and now we've heard that the Internal Revenue Department also is considering the benefits, a… Audio
Many doctors' view of pain stuck in 17th century
Pain specialists say a huge lack of understanding, even within the medical profession, means patients are missing out on potentially life-changing treatment. Ruth Hill reports. Audio
Pressure turned up on associate health minister
Where there's cigarette smoke, there's controversy, and Associate Health Minister Casey Costello has courted plenty of it
