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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
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Rural woman left by midwife during labour
A woman whose midwife left her during labour in her tiny rural home without internet or phone coverage says she still deals with pain and anger from her loss, and the investigation has taken too long… Audio
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Vaccination appeal after polio outbreak declared in PNG
Health Minister Elias Kapavore described the situation as "serious but manageable". Audio
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Health Minister on new $164 million for urgent clinics
Over the next four years $164 million will go towards setting up urgent care clinics in Counties Manukau, Whangārei, Palmerston North, Tauranga and Dunedin. Health Minister Simeon Brown spoke to Corin… Audio
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Govt announces $164 million for new urgent care services
The government has announced $164 million has been allocated to boost urgent care services across the country over the next four years. General Practice Owners Association Angus Chambers spoke to… Audio
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Jacinda Ardern talks 'imposter syndrome' at Yale University's graduation
Ardern's speech also covered the challenges faced during her leadership and the multiple crises. Video
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Israel starts 'extensive' Gaza ground assault
The Israeli military says it has begun "extensive ground operations" in northern and southern Gaza, where Palestinian health officials say strikes killed at least 130 people.
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Abused, addicted but not deported: Mum of six avoids 501 deportation
A New Zealand woman with a history of abuse and addiction who helped plan an armed robbery in Melbourne will not be deported from Australia.
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'Hīkoi for Health': Public worried about creeping privatisation
Two doctors travelled the length of the North Island to see how people felt about the state of the health system.
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Govt commits $164m over four years towards after-hours health care
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Health Minister Simeon Brown made a pre-Budget health announcement in Auckland.
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'The Pink Hoodz' lending a helping hand to those sleeping rough
Kick Back co-founder and manager Aaron Hendry said The Pink Hoodz would walk up and down K Road, giving out food and connecting those who need it.
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Do peptides give your skin a little pep?
Peptides are skincare's ingredient du jour, but what do they do? Audio
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Bomb explodes near California reproductive health clinic, killing one
The FBI in Los Angeles said it was investigating the explosion.
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Trump tells Walmart to 'eat the tariffs' instead of raising prices
The world's largest retailer said this week it would have to start raising prices later this month due to high tariffs.
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Israeli military says it has launched first stages of major offensive in Gaza
Since Thursday the Israeli military has intensified operations across Gaza, killing more than 100 people, as Netanyahu pledged to continue bombings.
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Ant Healey on the power of MusicHelps Charity to heal New Zealand musicians
MusicHelps is a charity that provides mental health support for musicians as well as music, education and rehab programs, and even palliative care. Ant Healey joined Maggie Tweedie on Music 101 to… Audio
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Ian Rankin: at the forefront of crime-writing
Audio 17 May 2025The recipient of a Diamond Dagger award, which recognises outstanding lifetime achievement in crime fiction, Ian Rankin is unparalleled in his field. The Scottish crime writer and philanthropist, best… Audio
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'Our country must be able to perform kidney transplants'
Health Minister Elias Kapavore praised the first-ever kidney transplant in Port Moresby this week, saying patients can now access treatment affordably and within the country.
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CNMI's annual bird count highlights conservation success
The Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) annual Christmas Bird Count once again showcased the vital role that community volunteers and conservation efforts play in protecting the islands'…
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10,000 New Zealanders may have lost vision due to toxoplasmosis
Otago University researchers estimate 40,000 people are affected by ocular toxoplasmosis.
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Israel attacks Yemeni ports, warns Houthi leader could be target
Israel says it would hunt down the Houthis' top leader.
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BBC's Sebastian Usher wraps up Trumps Middle East trip
Audio 17 May 2025US president Donald Trump has been in the Middle East this week - visiting Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. The BBC's Middle East Editor Sebastian Usher wraps up the trip. Audio
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'It's fascism': Lady Tureiti Moxon blasts Regulatory Standards Bill
Audio 17 May 2025Late on Friday the Waitangi Tribunal released its interim report into the proposed Regulatory Standards Bill. Audio
