Health
Do you know what you're drinking?
Luis Arevalo fears his grandson will never be able to drink water straight from the tap. Audio
'It's about anywhere anytime': First day of roadside drug testing
The testing got underway in Wellington on Monday, and will be rolled out to the rest of the country next year. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 16 December
Reserve Bank governor Anna Breman has taken the unusual step of indicating the OCR is unlikely to be cut for some time; Australia's national cabinet has agreed to bolster gun control laws in the wake… Audio
Lack of partnership in health sector changes - Iwi Partnership Boards
The regional Iwi Partnership Boards were set up in 2022 to ensure the voices of Māori are heard in healthcare decision-making.
The Panel with Anton Matthews and Marian Hobbs, Part 2
In part two, roadside drug testing has kicked in today, but questions still hang over it's effectiveness. Otago University health researcher Geoff Noller isn't convinced. Audio
'Unreasonable and inconsistent': GP faulted over handling of student's abortion request
The doctor also wrongly told her no abortion services operated in Level 4 lockdown.
Guide dog showing signs of anxiety
A Northshore woman's at risk of losing her guide dog after several encounters with out of control dogs have left her working dog fearful and potentially unable to do its job properly. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 15 December 2025
Australian officials say a mass shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach yesterday was a targeted, antisemitic terror attack; Complaints about lawyers are on the rise - and most relate to claims of… Audio
How do we know what supplements we actually need?
From multivitamin gummies to creatine and collagen powders... it can feel like we're being bombarded with products that promise more energy, better sleep, and glowing skin But are these supplements… Audio
Wellington drivers to be tested for drugs from today
From today Wellington motorists could be tested at a roadside stop for THC, methamphetamine, MDMA and cocaine - with the trial expected to roll out nationally next year. Joseph Boden is a professor… Audio
Nearly 5000 children with rotten teeth waiting in pain for surgery
There are 4866 children on the dental surgery wait list - an increase of 900 in two years. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 15 December
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Morning Report; It's the network that first gave us internet on our cellphones, but over the weekend providers began the slow process of turning it off; The… Audio
'Huge gap': Bowel cancer survivor aims to create prehabilitation programme
Jodie Collins said long wait times for diagnosis and treatment often leave patients feeling anxious and powerless.
Ali Hill: The Nutrition Edition
Dr Ali Hill talks potatoes and whether we should have them mashed or boiled on Christmas day . Audio
Are your pillows killing your neck?
Ever wake up wondering what caused the crick in your neck? It could be the shape of your pillow. Audio
Why do some people get carsick and others don't?
Knowing the risk factors and treatment options may help prevent a stinky vomit disaster in your vehicle.
Roadside drug testing is about to start: how it will work
Days before the new testing is to start, police warn drivers who refuse roadside drug testing may face significant fines,
Brain-computer interfaces
Brain-computer interfaces are especially useful for communicating with people who've lost the ability to speak or move their body. Audio
New year, new you: Yoga in your 70s - and your 90s!
At 97, Maureen Maclean is one of several seniors to sign up for a 31-day New Year yoga challenge at their local studio in Hamilton. Audio
Call for free screening in bid to eradicate cervical cancer
There is a renewed call for universal free cervical cancer screening in a bid to eradicate the disease. The State of Cancer report released yesterday shows Aotearoa has not meet its cervical screening… Audio
