Health
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
How to limit spread of Covid-19, cold and flu at home in winter
Winter can be a contagious time of year, but there are ways to limit the risk of illnesses spreading across the household.
Father rationing son's ADHD meds due to worldwide shortage
Craig says he's cobbling together leftover drugs to make his 10-year-old son's medication last after recently being unable to fill the prescription. Audio
One job, 1000 applicants: Jobseekers' battle not improving
One woman told RNZ she is at breaking point after applying for jobs for over a year. Audio
Father rationing son's ADHD meds due to worldwide shortages
The father of a boy using ADHD medication is rationing his sons medication because of drug shortages and is worried things will get worse when new prescribing rules are introduced. From next year GPs… Audio
Health NZ pay first instalment of Holidays Act shortfall to Waikato staff
The payout brings the total to more than $530m nationally with more to come.
Construction begins on new $88m mental health centre
Health Minister Simeon Brown says it is an important milestone for Lower Hutt and the wider region.
Concerns health legislation changes could 'weaken' Māori voices
Earlier this month the Minister of Health announced the government would introduce legislation for a "suite of amendments" to the Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act.
Māori, Pasifika and disabled hardest hit by 'postcode lottery' healthcare - expert
Rural people are also under-served by the current approach to healthcare funding, the College of Surgeons says. Audio
College of Surgeons on Auditor-General report into how treatment is given
The so-called post-code lottery is back in the spotlight the issue of where someone lives being the major factor in getting surgery, instead of how sick they are. College of Surgeons chairperson Ros… Audio
Black box data downloaded from fatal Air India crash
Earlier this month the London-bound Boeing 787 crashed and killed 241 of the 242 people on board.
Melatonin, ADHD meds and magic mushrooms - what are the changes?
Explainer - The government has changed regulations on several medications. Here's what you need to know about melatonin, ADHD medicine and psilocybin access. Audio
'Postcode healthcare' persists - Auditor-General reports
The new report has shown elective surgeries in the public system were often "not equitable or timely".
Facility to fill gaps in Taranaki's mental health services opens
Te Puna Wai Kātea on the Taranaki Base Hospital campus was officially opened on Thursday.
Hamish Kilgour overwhelmed by problems before death, coroner says
Kilgour was the former frontman of Dunedin band The Clean.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 26 June 2025
In today's episode, Te Pati Maori MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp has died at the age of 50 in the early hours of Thursday morning, as a sitting MP, the death of Te Pati Maori MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp will have… Audio
Weight loss drug Ozempic to be available in NZ
A Weight loss drug, made famous by celebrities and TikTok will soon be available in New Zealand. Medical weight loss GP Lara Courtenay spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
