Health
Taupō clinicians plan for emergency hospital shutdown amid critical staff shortages
The contingency measures include plans to move patients to Rotorua Hospital if staff shortages forced Taupō's clinic to close. Audio
Patients to be moved to Rotorua if Taupo Hospital closes
Contingency measures drawn up by concerned Taupo Hospital clinicians show plans to move patients to Rotorua Hospital if staff shortages forced Taupo's clinic to close. The hospital, which serves a… Audio
Changes to needle exchange contract spark concerns
Changes to a decades-long needle exchange contract have left people worried the decision will breed distrust, potentially leading to needle-sharing. Health NZ has not renewed the contract for DISC… Audio
Trump treated for 'chronic venous insufficiency'
The US president has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, a non-life-threatening condition common in people over 70.
New Barbie has type 1 diabetes
The doll comes with a visible insulin pump and a continuous glucose monitor, devices many people with diabetes rely on.
The Women's Health Bus for rural Southland and Otago
A patient's round trip of seven hours for a procedure sparked Dr Helen Paterson's drive to treat women closer to where they lived. Audio
Alcohol lobby group on cancer warnings on alcohol
New Zealand wine brand Villa Maria putting cancer warning labels on its wines exported to Ireland, but in New Zealand industry lobby group the Alcoholic Beverages Council doesn't want the cancer… Audio
Villa Maria wines to add cancer warnings for exports to Ireland
Villa Maria, one of New Zealand's best known wine brands, is putting cancer warning labels on wines exported to Ireland - nearly a year ahead of a law making the labels compulsory. Guyon Espiner… Audio
Pasifika family in NZ share financial struggles
Families are struggling with the cost of living, with some resorting to sleeping in one room and turning off the power during the day as they try to stay warm and pay their electricity bills. Audio
Three more cases of measles in Wairarapa and Manawatū
Two of the cases were in Wairarapa and one was in Manawatū, Health NZ confirmed.
Auckland mental health facility Segar House to close
Health NZ says not enough people were treated there and staff would be better deployed elsewhere. Audio
Homegrown health workers fill Taranaki gaps
As New Zealand struggles to attract doctors and nurses in a global shortage, Taranaki has nurtured a homegrown response.
How do we safely prepare chicken?
How long should your chicken be on the barbecue for? And is the chopping board good to go after rinsing with just hot water?
Can you control your dreams?
Neuroscientist Dr. Benjamin Baird studies how we can control our dreams and how lucid dreaming can affect us when we're awake. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 17 July 2025
In today's episode, figures provided in a just released study show since 2008 there have been an average of 36,500 symptomatic cases of campylobacter each year, 535 people on average are hospitalized… Audio
Christchurch nurses sleeping in cars to get a car park
Christchurch's mayor has told his councillors that hospital workers are sleeping in their cars just so they can get a car park. Nurses Organisation delegate at Christchurch Hospital Gayl Marryatt… Audio
Health researchers, MPI clash as study finds campylobacter cases have surged
But the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) disputes their and is accusing them of scaremongering. Audio
MPI on campylobacter study showing four die a year
A just released study by public health researchers say on average four people die a year from campylobacter infections. MPI Food Safety deputy director-general Vincent Arbuckle spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Four die each year from campylobacter: Study
Figures provided in a just released study show since 2008 there have been an average of 36,500 symptomatic cases of campylobacter each year, 535 people on average are hospitalized annually and four… Audio
'No' doesn't always mean 'never' when it comes to vaccination - top doctor
Caroline McElnay says the government's immunisation targets are still achievable, but only if health providers can gain the trust of vaccine-sceptical parents.
