Health
Free prescriptions reduce hospitalisation rates: study
People who skip getting a prescription because they can't afford to pay the $5 charge are 34 percent more likely to end up in hospital, according to a new Victoria University study. The study's lead… Audio
Explained: Covid and new variants in town
Explainer Editor Katie Kenny breaks down the new sub-variants of Covid-19 that are facing us this winter. Audio
Overhauling our drug policies
Our current drug laws are harmful, according to a group of experts who want to see the Misuse of Drugs Act overhauled Audio
Bringing back prescription fees could lead to jump in hospital admissions
Academic says the research is "really good evidence to show that we should keep all prescriptions free for everybody".
'A factory for doctors for Australia': Junior doctors strike
Junior doctors say they are taking strike action because of the dangers of being overworked in hospitals.
Never too old: Dr Te Piere Warahi and his journey to obtaining a PhD at 73
Dr Warahi (Ngāti Maniapoto) has just recently completed his studies at the University of Auckland on the experiences of Māori caregivers. Audio
Working with death: The Dunedin woman following the family profession
Jodie Hope has just been named president of the New Zealand Embalmers Association, only the second woman to hold the position, and the first to lead an all-female executive. Audio
The Panel with Mark Knoff-Thomas & Paula Penfold (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Mark Knoff-Thomas & Paula Penfold discuss a new report into NEMA, and whether GPs should be able to prescribe ADHD medications. Mark Knoff-Thomas… Audio
Relief teacher shortage, rising staff sickness sees schools struggling to stay open
Classes are being split up and students sent home as staffing falls below safe levels.
'Intrusive' job application questions - what can employers ask?
An applicant has challenged questions about depression, mental health and sick leave asked by a Z petrol station - so where's the line?. Audio
Junior doctors walk off the job again
Junior doctors have walked off the job again today, while Health New Zealand says its new offer is a good one. Ruth Hill reports. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 16 May 2024
On today's episode, a state of emergency has been declared in New Caledonia and at least four people have been killed in violence that erupted on Monday, we get the latest, Junior doctors are on… Audio
Prostate cancer annual conference international expert speaker
Prostate cancer is symptomless disease which kills 700 New Zealand men a year and has overtaken breast cancer in terms of deaths. Audio
Junior doctors strike for second time in two weeks
Junior doctors are on strike for the second time in two weeks and hundreds of appointments and surgeries have been cancelled as a result. Resident Doctors Association president Dr James Anderson spoke… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 16 May
On today's episode, we cross to New Caledonia for the latest on the riots, junior doctors are again walking off the job as their dispute with Te Whatu Ora continues, we hear from a doctor on the… Audio
Hundreds of surgeries and appointments cancelled as doctors strike again
Emergency departments remain open but some appointments have been cancelled and the patients notified. Audio
Junior doctors picket outside Auckland Hospital
There's disruption in health services around the country this morning as junior doctors go on strike. Reporter Melanie Earley spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Should GPs be allowed to prescribe ADHD medication?
Freeing up access for meds must be balanced with preventing drugs ending up on the black market, psychiatrists warn.
Warning sounded over reduced police mental health callouts
There are worries the crackdown on gangs could come at the cost of mental health. Audio
Where you should go first if you get sick this winter
People are being pointed to pharmacies as a first port of call - but they say they are no replacement for a GP. Audio