Health
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
Dentist criticised for 'supervised neglect' of some patients
A dentist working in sole practice for three decades has been criticised for sloppy record-keeping and "supervised neglect" of some patients.
Dentist left piece of tooth in patient's gum, hospitalised another after piercing her cheek
More complaints about the poor practices of a struck-off dentist have come to light.
Teenage girl missing for four days from Auckland home
The 17-year-old has been missing since Friday.
How positive psychology can transform relationships
Wellness is more than the absence of illness. Positive psychology is a growing field that shifts the focus from what's going wrong in our lives, to what's going right. Dr James Pawelski is a pioneer… Audio
Risk of contamination in rural school water extremely high
In a report, the Water Services Authority says the schools and ministry need to do more.
Healthy Homes, KiwiSaver, Jobseeker and more - What's changing on 1 July?
Explainer - From Tuesday, new rules are affecting everything from Healthy Homes to ACC to Jobseeker and KiwiSaver. Here's a roundup. Audio
Keeping the winter bugs away with kadha
Kadha is a hot spiced drink that has been an Indian mum staple for centuries, and with winter bugs doing the rounds, it's the perfect tonic to keep illness at bay. Perzen Patal shares the recipe and… Audio
New hope for healing spinal cord injuries
As it currently stands, most spinal cord injuries are incurable, but that could be about to change. Audio
Boy hospitalised after shark attack in Australia
It is unknown what type of shark attacked the teen.
One doctor's diagnosis after a decade in the health service
Ivor Popovich has spent a decade working his way through the health system on a mission to become an ICU specialist. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 30th June 2025
In today's episode, the weekend's severe storm devastated parts of the South Island, particularly the Tasman and Marlborough regions. The Prime Minister spoke on recent allegations that public money… Audio
Does Sleep Maxxing work? And what really gives you a better night’s sleep?
When sleep is good, life is great, but when it's bad… life can seem a lot harder.
Health Ministry manager 'way too friendly' with alcohol lobby
New "rules of engagement" for health officials dealing with the alcohol industry are coming after a senior staffer complained a public health manager had been "way too friendly" with booze lobbyists… Audio
Getting back to nature – is it truly beneficial?
People often report feeling refreshed after getting out in nature, but what dosage of nature is actually good for us? Audio
When does an unhealthy relationship with food become an eating disorder?
Disordered eating - the term used for problematic behaviour not frequent or severe enough for an eating disorder diagnosis - is still cause for concern, says a researcher.
Neavin Broughton
First time author Neavin Broughton was a young man when tests discovered a brain tumour 'about the size of an orange' and his ensuing health problems almost killed him three times. Now he's written a… Audio
Do natural remedies actually work?
Globally, health and wellness is a multi-billion-dollar industry. Many products claim to help with sleep or stress, including natural remedies. Audio
Experts warn of wellness industry dangers in RNZ podcast The Lodge
The global wellness industry, valued at approximately $5 trillion, harbours a dangerous underbelly, according to a new RNZ podcast.
Health NZ planned to axe mental health facility before consultation - MP
New correspondence shows it gave notice to leave the facility before public consultation began, Ingrid Leary says. Audio
