Health
Christchurch father and son in hospital after dog attack
A Christchurch father and his teenage son are in hospital after being attacked by two dogs at a home in the suburb of Bryndwr. A 40-year-old woman has been summoned to court following the attack. But… Audio
Business losing tens of thousands due to Wellington sewage leak
A business owner who has already lost tens of thousands of dollars due to Wellington's sewage leak wants a more targeted Rāhui so beach users can return to parts of the coast that are currently off… Audio
District nurses say severe understaffing is putting safety at risk
Waikato district nurses say they're at the end of their tether as demand for their services soars. District nurses, who provide care for patients in the community rather than in hospitals or clinics… Audio
New weightloss drug Mounjaro is here - but it comes with hefty price tag
It will improve competition, an obesity doctor says, but will cost hundreds a month. Audio
Can a psychedelic-induced experience improve your mental health?
Carefully supervised therapy sessions with drugs can help alleviate depression, anxiety and addiction, studies suggest.
$58m in redundancy payouts a 'disgraceful waste of money', union says
The bill for payouts to non-clinical staff will "costs on our health system for years to come", the PSA says.
Weather anxiety increases following recent storms
Nine local states of emergency have been declared so far in 2026, that's already more than were declared in all of 2025 and 2024. Repeated weather events and wider concerns about climate change can… Audio
'Very high' demand sees 235 nurses begin advanced training through new scholarship
It's more than double the number of primary care nurses the government had originally committed to funding.
Mounjaro approved by Medsafe
Medsafe has quietly approved another weight loss drug, Mounjaro, which is now available by prescription in some New Zealand pharmacies. Obesity doctor, Dr Chaey Leem spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Advocates for homeless oppose new move-on orders
Advocates for the homeless say proposed new police powers to move on rough sleepers will do nothing to tackle the issue. Auckland City Missioner Helen Robinson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
The Rotary Club-funded counselling service for students
Schools say a scheme that pays for counselling for students within 24 hours is making a huge difference. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports. Audio
What is burnout? And do you have it?
Marlon Williams is going to take a break "for a wee while". Do you need to do the same? What if you can't afford to?
'It was a no-brainer': Scheme paying for counselling within 24hrs making a difference
The programme called Lifting the Lid runs in several parts of the country and started in Wellington in 2022.
Uni ordered to return student's $8000 fees after she failed a paper
The student failed a paper she needed to get into a higher doctoral course.
What have we been getting wrong around exercise?
Doctors and psychologists have proposed a shakeup to the way we think about longstanding recommendations around exercise. Audio
Government announces homeless move-on orders - for all town centres
Police can move on rough sleepers or people displaying disorderly behaviour as young as 14-years-old.
'Going to help us to deliver better outcomes': Life Flight's new aeromedical airbase opens
The Hamilton hanger is the upper North Island base for two of Life Flight's air ambulance planes.
Nurses and senior doctors' bargaining stretches into second year
Health New Zealand says in 2025, three offers were made to senior doctors and two to nurses, which were all declined.
Surge in work-related concussions at Oranga Tamariki 'deeply concerning'
Figures reveal the number of head injuries suffered by Oranga Tamariki staff while at work has increased 80 percent in five years.
Salami brand recalled after concerns over food safety controls
Three Zaroa NZ-branded products are being recalled after being produced without the required food safety control and oversight.
