Health
Wait times for heart patients set to increase further
As wait times for heart patients increase, it's emerged half of New Zealand's cardiologists are edging towards retirement. Dr Selwyn Wong spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Experts believe meal portions behind rise in obesity rates
Obesity experts believe portion sizes are a key factor in rising obesity rates - and are suggesting smaller meals for smaller people. Professor of Global Health and Nutrition at Auckland University… Audio
Half of NZ's cardiology workforce nearing retirement by 2039
A new study has found more than half the country's heart specialists are currently over 50, and nearly one in five is older than 60.
Why you might suddenly stop drinking milk
Lactose intolerance affects most of us as we get older. Why does this happen?
ACC petition for volunteer firefighters rejected
Parliament has rejected a petition fighting to change ACC workplace legislation to include injured volunteer firefighters.
Auckland team uses umbilical stem cells to treat eye disease
If things went wrong, the stem cells could turn into other cells - like for hair or teeth - instead of eyes. Audio
Calls for children to be checked for asbestos exposure
Public health experts are calling for children to be regularly checked into adulthood for any symptoms of illnesses linked to asbestos exposure. It comes after a number of children's play sands were… Audio
Uptake of vaccination to prevent cervical cancer incredibly low
New Zealand has the chance to virtually eliminate cervical cancer but the uptake of a vaccination that prevents it remains incredibly low. The latest State of Cancer report released today says half of… Audio
Relationships
Okay it is time to talk relationships; Jesse is joined by Professor Kirsty Ross from Massey University's School of Psychology. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 11 December 2025
Budget airline Jetstar is being directed to stop using two baggage scales at Wellington Airport after inspections found they failed to meet legal accuracy requirements; A Maori health collective say… Audio
What are nicotine pouches and should we be worried?
First we needed to worry about cigarettes .. then vapes .. and now nicotine pouches. Nicotine pouches are pretty much what they sound like - a sachet filled with nicotine - either from tobacco or… Audio
Increase in number of unwanted sexual experiences for students
A University of Auckland study has found more than 10% of secondary school students have had unwanted sexual experiences. Professor Terryann Clark from the University of Auckland spoke to Tuwhenuaroa… Audio
Iwi provider of school lunches withdraws from programme
'You can't be providing a service that costs you more than what you're getting in terms of funding", says the iwi.
Māori smoking rates stall for first time in over a decade
The latest New Zealand Health Survey showed daily smoking among Māori adults 15 and over has increased slightly from 14.8 to 15 percent.
M?ori health trust disappointed after stop-smoking contract cut
A Maori health collective say they are "deeply disappointed" by a decision to cut their Stop Smoking Service contract because they refuse to supply vaping products. Catherine Manning is the regional… Audio
External project management team to run Nelson Hospital redevelopment
The project aims to deliver new, refurbished and seismically strengthened buildings in three packages.
Children exposed to asbestos should be monitored long-term - public health experts
Researchers say regular monitoring will ensure the best chance of successfully treating cancers - which could take decades to emerge. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 11 December 2025
The Taxpayers Union is taking aim at government spending with a campaign that has finance minister Nicola Willis at its centre; The latest State of Cancer report says treatments are better and death… Audio
Cancer diagnosis numbers to skyrocket in coming years
The Cancer Control Agency says the projected increase - from about 30,000 new cases this year, to more than 45,000 by 2044 - underscores the need for ongoing investment. Audio
NZ lagging behind according to latest State of Cancer report
The latest State of Cancer report says treatments are better and death rates are falling - but we're crawling while other countries sprint. Te Aho o Te Kahu's Cancer Control Agency chief executive… Audio
