Health
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 12 August 2025
In today's episode, Labour's had a bump in the latest political poll - up four points in the One News Verian poll - nipping at National's heels; New Zealand is fast becoming one of the last western… Audio
'Families in tears' trying to find places for older patients
Aged care homes are getting daily calls from hospitals or families desperate to find a place for older patients who cannot be in their own homes. Audio
Report shows Māori have highest rate of death from heart disease
New Zealand's first Māori cardiologist says the country needs to face up to the ethnic divisions in cardiac health. New Zealand's first Māori cardiologist Dr Wil Harrison spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Demand outstrips supply for what aged-care homes can provide
Aged care providers are receiving distressing and tearful phone calls as family members desperately try to find facilities able to care for their loved ones. Presbyterian Support Central chief… Audio
Hospital security guards want handcuffs
The Security Association says more guards are being confronted with knives, and staff should have the power to detain violent people until police arrive. Audio
GPs recommending parkrun to patients
More and more GPs are recommending parkrun to their patients to improve their health and wellbeing. Wānaka GP and parkrun's health and wellbeing ambassador Dr Andrew Boyd spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Emergency Department security guards deal with increase in physical and verbal abuse
Security guards in hospital emergency departments are increasingly being confronted by people carrying knives and say they want powers to deal with the rising violence. Head of the Security… Audio
Pasifika lacking timely care following heart attack
A new research report says Maori and Pasifika die from heart disease on average ten years younger than Pakeha. Audio
Thrifty Words from the Wise
They've lived through rationing and enjoyed a simpler life. So, what can our older community members teach us about eating and socialising on a budget? Katy Gosset takes a peek in an 80-year old's… Audio
ACC services not designed for concussion sufferers - support group
Headway wants changes to how ACC manages people with Traumatic Brain Injuries. Audio
Unlocking the secret world of hormones
Emile Donovan speaks to Dr Rachael Sumner, senior research fellow at the University of Auckland, about the poorly-understood role that hormones play in women's health, from epilepsy to premenstrual… Audio
Woman 'upsold' surgery claims she was left with collapsing nostril
The doctor said the woman was "overly dramatic" but was told to apologise and audit complaint procedures.
Bangladesh dengue deaths top 100
Health experts are warning that August could bring an even more severe outbreak of the mosquito-borne disease.
Under-resourcing of cardiac care costing lives
Heart patients, their families and doctors are calling for an end to "postcode health care" when it comes to cardic services. Audio
Chronic under-resourcing of cardiac care costing lives
Heart disease is costing the country nearly $14 billion a year in direct costs to the health system and early deaths of one in five New Zealanders. That was the stark analysis from Otago University… Audio
'Deficiencies in care': Man died after delays in cancer diagnosis
"The responsibility for the deficiencies in care lay with Health NZ," the Health and Disability Commissioner says.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 11th August 2025
In today's episode, the first submissions have been heard by a People's Select Committee designed to challenge the government's rushed changes to the Equal Pay Amendment Act; A Northland cardiologist… Audio
Mayoral candidate wants council-run cannabis business
Camden Gaskin envisions it would employ 200 contractors and deliver significant economic benefits.
Cardiologist pushes back at Health Minister's statistics on access to heart care
A Northland cardiologist is pushing back at statistics from the Health Minister showing access to heart care is getting faster - he says that might be the case - but those already in the system are… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 11th August
In today's episode, a new poll out Monday morning shows the government struggling to make headway amidst the cost-of-living crisis; A damning new Otago University report exposes deep flaws in New… Audio
