Health
No national funding for programme that could get patients off surgery waitlists
A five-month trial saw physiotherapists triage and treat more than 1200 orthopaedic patients in six regions, each of whom had been waiting over a year for a specialist appointment. Audio
Programme for orthopaedic patients struggling for funds
A highly successful programme with the potential to help thousands of orthopaedic patients waiting in pain for specialist appointments is being stymied by lack of funding. Ruth Hill reports. Audio
Vape Free Kids concerned over recall of vape product
Vape Free Kids NZ is extremely concerned about a vape product that is being recalled after it was found to contain too much of a chemical associated with a lung injury called popcorn lung. Vape Free… Audio
'Biggest number we've had': Pacific dengue cases highest in a decade
Dengue cases in the Pacific are at their highest since 2016, with nearly 19,000 people affected, the World Health Organisation says. Audio
Documents claim nicotine lobby targeted NZ First
Philip Morris allegedly pitched draft legislation to NZ First as part of a lobbying campaign for its Heated Tobacco Products, according to documents released in litigation against a US vaping company… Audio
Specialist education staff strike over pay and conditions
The 1300 staff include behaviour and communication support workers, psychologists and special education advisers.
Needle exchange changes: 'It takes time to build up trust'
Changes to a decades-long needle exchange contract have left a Christchurch drug-user and health expert worried the decision will breed distrust, potentially leading to needle-sharing.
Vaping product recalled over 'popcorn lung' chemical
A public warning has been issued for Suntree Salts - Vanilla Cream, which has four times the allowable limit of a flavour compound.
Health NZ makes hundreds of millions in savings - but says more are needed
The deficit for the recently-ended financial year was expected to be $1.1 billion.
The famous Dunedin Study gets world-wide attention
Global leaders are now hoping to use the research to help policymakers around the world. Audio
Grand buddies: Friendships between school kids and the elderly
Twice a week for the past seven years, pupils from Sydney's Glenwood Public School go to visit Whiddon Easton Park Nursing Home. The results, are delightful. Jesse speaks to Glenwood Public School… Audio
1 in 1000 Kiwi kids are affected by Juvenile Arthritis
What is juvenile arthritis and what is being done to help those kids who are affected by it? Jesse talks to 12 year Andi and her mum Nicki about the illness. Audio
'A space where whānau can come together': Kaupapa Māori health hub opens
Te Whare Piringa, located on Ngāti Pāoa whenua in Glenn Innes, is the first iwi-led space of its kind in Aotearoa.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 22nd July 2025
In today's episode, Cabinet has approved the business case for a third medical school, but the total budget has reduced from $380 million to $230 million, with the university expected to stump up the… Audio
The OECD eyes landmark Dunedin study
The landmark Dunedin Study of babies born in the early 1970s has caught the eye of the OECD. Independent adviser Dorothy Adams spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Govt reduces funding for third medical school
Cabinet has approved the business case for a third medical school, but the total budget has reduced from $380 million to $230 million, with the university expected to stump up the lion's share of $150… Audio
University of Waikato on third medical school
The University of Waikato's Vice Chancellor says he's not worried about the government's reduction in funding for its third medical school. Professor Neil Quigley spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Pharmac announces consumer and patient working group
Drug buying agency Pharmac is bringing patients and consumers to the table. Chair of the new group Dr Malcolm Mulholland spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Health Minister on govt contribution to third medical school
The government contribution to a third medical school at the University of Waikato is $200 million less than previously anticipated. Health Minister Simeon Brown spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
University of Auckland on third medical school
The second existing medical school is in Auckland. Dean of the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences in Auckland Professor Warwick Bagg spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
