Health
Prescription confusion may have contributed to woman's death - coroner
A coroner wants medicine dispensing records centralised after he found a mistake with a morphine prescription may have contributed to a Levin woman's death.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 2 July 2025
In today's episode, Civil Defence officials are meeting flood-hit residents in the Tasman region, as more bad weather heads toward the region. The meeting, in Wakefield, is the first of two to be held… Audio
Health Minister announces Elective Boost programme
The Health Minister, Simeon Brown, said the Elective Boost programme would cut surgery waiting times as 21,000 more elective procedures are funded over the next year. He spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
21,000 more operations to be carried out, government announces
The initiative will cover operations for hip and knee replacements and cataract surgeries, the Health Minister says.
Dementia-friendly book club brings memories flooding back
On this particular day, members found humour in discussing the merits of the Kennedy family. Audio
Older dementia patients putting healthcare staff at risk, senior doctors warn
Senior doctors say staff on general wards are being put in life-threatening situations because hospitals are pressuring them to admit physically and sexually aggressive older psychiatric patients.
The Panel with Steve McCabe and Wendyl Nissen Part 2
This half hour the panel talk about weight loss drug Wegovy which is now available in New Zealand and they hear about the chicken tree of Waianakarua and how it's in the running for tree of the year.
…Free clinic opens at Auckland City Mission to tackle dental crisis
Nearly half of Kiwi adults are skipping going to the dentist because they can not afford it.
Wānaka residents grill ministers over healthcare shortfalls
About 300 people attended the meeting for answers on why they are paying for blood tests, travelling to Dunedin for basic scans and waiting months for children to see psychiatrists. Audio
Wanaka's health struggles raised at fiery public meeting
Wanaka's health woes have taken centre stage today at a fiery public meeting with government ministers. At the third stop on a rural roadshow, Matt Doocey, Mark Patterson and health chiefs were… Audio
Auckland City Mission delivers free dental care
Nearly half of Kiwi adults say they're skipping going to the dentist because they can't afford it. Research has shown that's costing the country billions of dollars a year in lost productivity and… Audio
Victorian Premier 'horrified' as childcare worker charged with sexual assault
More than 1000 children aged between five months and two to be tested after man charged with sexual offending.
Government urges Pharmac, Medsafe to embrace artificial intelligence
Associate Health Minister David Seymour says he has recently written to the agencies and both have replied positively.
Union warns against meat self-inspection plans
A union says potential plans to privatise New Zealand's meat inspection service could put food quality and safety at risk.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 1 July 2025
In today's episode, the Government announces it will introduce new penalties for those who hurl coward punches, to reflect the gravity of their crime. The weight-loss injection Wegovy, that has the… Audio
Ozempic's sister drug Wegovy hits shelves today
The weight-loss injection Wegovy... that has the same active ingredient as Ozempic... hits shelves in New Zealand today. Auckland University Professor Boyd Swinburn spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
New digital health service launches
The Health Minister says 24/7 primary healthcare is now available to everyone no matter where you live in New Zealand. Health Minister Simeon Brown spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Community support workers among NZ's lowest paid
Carers who look after New Zealand's elderly workers are among the country's lowest-paid employees. Audio
New 24/7 telehealth service comes online
The government's promised 24/7 telehealth service to help people see a GP or a nurse is now available anywhere in the country.
Wegovy makes its NZ debut
Professor of Public Health Grant Scofield joins Emile Donovan to discuss the effectiveness of Wegovy and Ozempic, and whether the funding settings are right - with a month of Wegovy estimated to cost… Audio
