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'Horrendous': Patients paying over $200 to visit after-hours
The government announced a $164 million boost to urgent care services over the next four years. Audio
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Northland Emergency doctor on govt urgent heathcare boost
There are concerns that tens of millions of dollars being injected into after hours urgent care services won't make treatment any cheaper for patients who will still be paying to go to private after… Audio
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At-risk patient's prostate cancer tests missed, despite specialist's advice
A medical centre did not test a man for prostate cancer as regularly as requested, missing several years altogether.
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No guarantees fees will be cheaper with govt urgent care boost
There are no guarantees patient fees will get any cheaper despite a government funding boost for after hours and urgent care. The government said it will be working toward a more consistent clearer… Audio
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Patient advocates respond to govt boost to after hours clinics
After hours clinics are being hailed by the government as a solution to over-stretched and under-pressure emergency departments. But while the government unveiled it's plan to spend 164 million on… Audio
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Food insecurity in Porirua: 'There's real pressure on our whānau'
There has been a big spike in the number of whānau reaching out for essential supplies, says a marae in Porirua offering foodbank services.
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Measles: No new cases or locations of interest
Health NZ will provide another update later this week.
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Rare parasitic plant rediscovered near Wellington
Te pua o te Rēinga, or wood rose, was thought to be extinct in the region.
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Midday Report Essentials for Monday 19 May 2025
In today's episode, the government has announced $164 million to boost urgent care services across the country over the next four years, Auckland council's economic and cultural agency is backing… Audio
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Dunedin students told not to put up with run-down flats
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment is this week inspecting rentals in the southern city.
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Pacific news in brief for 19 May
A round-up of Pacific news from around the region, including an official end to Samoa's whooping cough outbreak.
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Patient Voice Aotearoa on govt's $164 million for urgent care
The government has announced $164 million to boost urgent care services across the country over the next four years. Patient Voice Aotearoa's Malcolm Mullholland spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
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Priest may have been victim of financial abuse - coroner
A Canterbury Catholic priest took his own life after 50 years in the clergy as his mental health deteriorated and financial pressure mounted.
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Budget 2025: Everything announced so far
Struggling to keep up with all the "pre-Budget" news? We've got you covered.
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Schools fear children could die as learning support nears breaking point
Teachers and principals are calling the situation "dire", according to a new report. Audio
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Morning Report Essentials for Monday 19 May 2025
In today's episode, the Parliamentary debate of unprecedented suspensions handed down to three Te Pāti Māori MPs has the potential to bring the House to a grinding halt ahead of Thursday's Budget… Audio
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Learning Support in schools "at breaking point" : report
Audio 19 May 2025Learning support in New Zealand schools is at breaking point, and the status quo is failing many vunerable learners, according to a new report. Audio
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Children as young as 6 adopted, made to work as house slaves
A social worker who has helped 10 teenagers who escaped slavery fears others remain under lock and key. Audio
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Biden diagnosed with 'aggressive' cancer
The prostate cancer has spread to the former US president's bones, according to a statement from his personal office.
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Pilot programme to help children navigate cancer launched
Research that is aiming to help support children with cancer navigate gruelling medical treatment has been launched at Starship Hospital. University of Auckland research fellow Dr Annie Jones spoke to… Audio
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'Not going to go very far': Concerns over how expanded after-hours clinics will be staffed
General practice doctors are grateful the government is providing new funding but says its "reasonably light". Audio
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Budget 2025: How does government spending actually work?
There will be a lot of talk about government spending this week, but how does it actually work? Where does the money come from, and where does it go?
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Rural midwife goes the extra mile to deliver
Fording rivers and driving a dangerous winding road is all in a day's work for a midwife working in one of the country's most remote regions. Country Life's Sally Round hopped in with her to find out… Audio
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Counties Manukau GP on govt funding for after-hours care
A new 24/7 urgent care service will come to Counties Manukau by late 2025 as part of the governments new four-year funding scheme for after-hours health care. Dr Karl Cole from Papatoetoe Family… Audio
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'Very very traumatic' - Mother who lost baby after being left alone by midwife
The woman was left in a tiny rural home without power, internet or phone coverage during labour. Audio
