Health
Guide dog showing signs of anxiety
A Northshore woman's at risk of losing her guide dog after several encounters with out of control dogs have left her working dog fearful and potentially unable to do its job properly. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 15 December 2025
Australian officials say a mass shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach yesterday was a targeted, antisemitic terror attack; Complaints about lawyers are on the rise - and most relate to claims of… Audio
How do we know what supplements we actually need?
From multivitamin gummies to creatine and collagen powders... it can feel like we're being bombarded with products that promise more energy, better sleep, and glowing skin But are these supplements… Audio
Wellington drivers to be tested for drugs from today
From today Wellington motorists could be tested at a roadside stop for THC, methamphetamine, MDMA and cocaine - with the trial expected to roll out nationally next year. Joseph Boden is a professor… Audio
Nearly 5000 children with rotten teeth waiting in pain for surgery
There are 4866 children on the dental surgery wait list - an increase of 900 in two years. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 15 December
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Morning Report; It's the network that first gave us internet on our cellphones, but over the weekend providers began the slow process of turning it off; The… Audio
'Huge gap': Bowel cancer survivor aims to create prehabilitation programme
Jodie Collins said long wait times for diagnosis and treatment often leave patients feeling anxious and powerless.
Ali Hill: The Nutrition Edition
Dr Ali Hill talks potatoes and whether we should have them mashed or boiled on Christmas day . Audio
Are your pillows killing your neck?
Ever wake up wondering what caused the crick in your neck? It could be the shape of your pillow. Audio
Why do some people get carsick and others don't?
Knowing the risk factors and treatment options may help prevent a stinky vomit disaster in your vehicle.
Roadside drug testing is about to start: how it will work
Days before the new testing is to start, police warn drivers who refuse roadside drug testing may face significant fines,
Brain-computer interfaces
Brain-computer interfaces are especially useful for communicating with people who've lost the ability to speak or move their body. Audio
New year, new you: Yoga in your 70s - and your 90s!
At 97, Maureen Maclean is one of several seniors to sign up for a 31-day New Year yoga challenge at their local studio in Hamilton. Audio
Call for free screening in bid to eradicate cervical cancer
There is a renewed call for universal free cervical cancer screening in a bid to eradicate the disease. The State of Cancer report released yesterday shows Aotearoa has not meet its cervical screening… Audio
We need to get back to smaller portions, health professor says
Some food outlets have been supersizing portion sizes and are at risk of Americanisation, Boyd Swinburn says. Audio
Wait times for heart patients set to increase further
As wait times for heart patients increase, it's emerged half of New Zealand's cardiologists are edging towards retirement. Dr Selwyn Wong spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Experts believe meal portions behind rise in obesity rates
Obesity experts believe portion sizes are a key factor in rising obesity rates - and are suggesting smaller meals for smaller people. Professor of Global Health and Nutrition at Auckland University… Audio
Half of NZ's cardiology workforce nearing retirement by 2039
A new study has found more than half the country's heart specialists are currently over 50, and nearly one in five is older than 60.
Why you might suddenly stop drinking milk
Lactose intolerance affects most of us as we get older. Why does this happen?
ACC petition for volunteer firefighters rejected
Parliament has rejected a petition fighting to change ACC workplace legislation to include injured volunteer firefighters.
