Health
Five abuse survivors unaware they were named online by MSD
Lawyers are working with the ministry over how to notify them and possible compensation for the privacy breach. Audio
Health NZ set 'efficiency targets' of $500m
The savings in back-office and procurement functions would be re-invested into patient care.
New case of measles in Queenstown
Number of known cases since the response began now at 32, with four still infectious.
Puberty blockers ban delayed by judicial review
The ban on new prescriptions of puberty blockers to treat gender dysphoria in young people was due to come into effect this week.
Why 'Backyard Ultra' events are taking off in NZ
The concept of 'Last One Standing' or 'Backyard Ultra' events is simple but some might say, brutal. Participants run a 6.71km loop once an hour starting on the hour and they must complete the loop… Audio
Pharmac scraps plan to cull applications for medicines unlikely to get funding
The government drug-funding agency had put forward a plan to remove some low-ranked medicines on its list of medications that it would like to fund.
The difficulty of finding poo donors
Giving a donation is not a simple matter and finding people who meet the strict eligibility criteria can prove tricky. Audio
Wait times for rheumatologists continue to grow
Some rheumatologists are turning down about half the specialist referrals they receive from GPs in order to provide adequate treatment for their existing patients. Ruth Hill reports. Audio
Can you donate your poo in New Zealand?
Even if public enthusiasm was high, the demanding and stringent donor process means only a select few can help advance this unusual but promising therapy.
'Crunch point': Stretched rheumatologists decline half of referrals
Nelson-Marlborough and Northland are among the worst-affected areas in the country.
Report reveals Fiji's health workforce crisis
A new report says Fiji's health workforce is being hit hard by regional labour mobility schemes. Audio
Do you know what you're drinking?
Luis Arevalo fears his grandson will never be able to drink water straight from the tap. Audio
Feature interview: The Art of Sisu
The Danes have hygge, a cultural inclination to try to make things cosy. In Finland, they have a very different cultural trait called sisu, a quiet, inner strength drawn from surviving hardship. Dr… 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
