Health
ACC appealing court order to fund care of baby with Down syndrome
The baby's mother claims her decision to continue the pregnancy could be classed as a treatment injury.
'Not as cool as it used to be': Youth vaping rates halve within two years
A survey of more than 30,000 Year 10 students has indicated the perception of vaping is changing.
Record number of Christmas Boxes, as need becomes 'dire'
PM Christopher Luxon, former All Blacks Pita Alatini and Eroni Clark, and MasterChef judge Michael Dearth joined about 2500 other volunteers to pack boxes.
Mixed views on end of firefighters' toxicology panel
While welcomed by the pros, volunteers fear disbanding the ACC panel will make it more difficult to access help.
'Fundamental failures': KiwiRail fined after worker injured in fall
Technician Myles Dyeming was in a coma for days and suffered serious injuries after a preventable fall in 2023.
Drone, thermal imaging tech being trialled in push to eradicate bovine TB
The new technology is being trialled by the government, with the hopes it will detect possums in rugged, hard-to reach terrain.
Funding boost for stem cell cancer treatment
Leukaemia and Blood Cancer New Zealand welcomes the government's expansion of stem cell transplant services.
Gina Rippon: The Lost Girls of Autism
Renowned British brain scientist Gina Rippon delves into emerging science in The Lost Girls of Autism. Audio
Baby poo and long-term health
No one looks forward to a dirty nappy, but poo samples collected by parents for the UK's Baby Biome Study are proving to be a valuable source of information on our immune systems. Audio
Doctors' union, Health NZ back to bargaining after failed ERA bid
The Employment Relations Authority has decided not to step in to settle a pay disagreement between the health agency and the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists.
This Weekend: HIIT for Hope
Tonight we're heading to Rolleston near Christchurch for HIIT for Hope. Audio
Health NZ loses bid to force senior doctors into contract
Health NZ asked the Employment Relations Authority to "fix" the terms of the collective contract after negotiation repeatedly broke down.
I Am Hope's ministry contract for Gumboot Friday gets thumbs-up
The Auditor-General now says the contract is being managed properly and in line with good practice.
Woman ends up in wheelchair after surgery goes wrong
And an earlier mix-up had led to her sister being prepared for surgery as well.
Firefighters, health workers walk off job in more strike action
Another day, another public service strike, with 2000 firefighters and 17,000 health workers walking off the job nationwide. For both members of the Professional Firefighters Union and the PSA, it was… Audio
'Always up for a good fight': Health workers strike across the country
In Auckland, hundreds of striking workers picketed outside the central hospital, calling for increased staffing levels and better pay.
Parents still waiting to hear from retailers on asbestos sand
Riddled with anxiety, no sleep and no answers, some parents are still waiting to hear back from retailers about asbestos-contaminated children's coloured play sand. During the past two weeks there's… Audio
Tips on how to cool down
We're in for a hot weekend! Napiers on a heat alert, Christchurch and Hastings aren't far behind... Records have already been broken for hottest November day in parts of the country this week. It… Audio
Why we failed to reach our Smokefree 2025 target
In 34 days we hit the deadline - but to reach that goal we'd need 120,000 people to quit smoking pretty much immediately.
Principals stunned no tally kept of asbestos sand results
The Ministry of Education initially told RNZ that no count was being kept, until the minister intervened. Audio
