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The gene editing technology being used to treat patients with a rare swelling disorder
The majority of rare health disorders are genetic in origin but now a treatment using gene editing could be providing a solution for a rare swelling disorder Audio
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Library staff call for help over rising tide of aggressive incidents
An open letter says councils and the government need to make sure workers are safe. Audio
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Cardiac society on heart scan wait times
Cardiologist say some patients may die waiting for heart scans. Cardiac Society New Zealand chairperson Martin Stiles spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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'Paying with their lives': Alarm bells over Heart scan delays
At least 15,000 patients are currently waiting for an echocardiogram for cardiac and cancer treatment. Audio
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The extreme physical toll of nine months in space
Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are back the earth, but their bodies and minds may never catch up.
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Cardiologists call for improvements to cardiac health care
Cardiologists say some patients have been on the waiting list for heart scans for so long, their illness has become terminal. Natalie Akoorie reports. Audio
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Hamilton Zoo giraffe dies during routine health check
Dume, a 19 year old giraffe, was one of the oldest at the zoo.
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The physical toll of nine months on the ISS
Swollen faces, struggling to walk and a loss of vision are just some of the effects of a prolonged trip to space, but scientists say the health of astronauts can help people back on Earth. Audio
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Doctor and former TVNZ presenter has medical registration cancelled
Samantha Bailey has been ordered to pay more than $148,000 after posting Covid-19 misinformation to her YouTube channel which racked up around 18 million views.
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Student who attacked teachers with scissors suspended
Police are investigating the attack.
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Hamilton Zoo giraffe dies during routine health check
Dume, a 19 year old giraffe, was one of the oldest at the zoo.
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Pacific news in brief for March 20
A round-up of Pacific news from around the region, including Vanuatu's new prime minister saying his government intends to "revisit" a security agreement with Australia.
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Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 20 March 2025
In today's episode, the economy has beat expectations and climbed out of recession at the end of last year but it's not without its weak spots, Swimming pools in the Wellington region have been found… Audio
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Bridging the worlds of the hearing and the deaf
During the Auckland Arts Festival an artist from Melbourne performed her poignant show about what it's like grow up in the 80s as a CODA - or Child of Deaf Adults. Audio
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Getting more out of ketamine treatment for depression
Ketamine has a verity of uses, most famously as horse tranquillizer. Audio
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Māori landowners hit back over concerns for river energy plans
Olympic silver medallist Luuka Jones who grew up paddling the Kaituna River says its loss for her sport will be devastating.
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Tougher Official Information Act penalties needed, Chief Ombudsman says
The departing Chief Ombudsman says the Official Information Act is fit for purpose but the attitude of government agencies needed to change. Audio
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New reading, maths test could see schools unfairly ranked - expert
An assessment expert says it could lead to league tables.
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Swimming pools source of Wellington gastric outbreak
Swimming pools in the Wellington region have been found to be the source of a gastric illness outbreak. Otago University department of public health epidemiologist Dr Simon Hales spoke to Charlotte… Audio
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Pensioners skipping meals to pay the bills
Some are making frozen meals last three days or not eating at all as the cost of living bites. Audio
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Israel launches ground offensive in Gaza, protests break out
Thousands descended on Israel's parliament to protest Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to restart the war. Audio
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'We want the end of this war, now': Peters on Gaza as Israel launches ground attack
The Foreign Minister says he's deeply concerned about renewed fighting. Audio
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Oranga Tamariki gets 95,000 reports about possible at-risk children
"As people struggle to access primary healthcare, they show up at A&E and hospital, and those numbers spike. Similar, I have a sense, in the community, as services are harder to access, then people… Audio
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Gastric illness outbreak linked to swimming pools
There are now 32 cases of cryptosporidiosis in the Wellington region.
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Council quits LGNZ, calling it 'far left'
The advocacy body is "pushing a certain agenda", one councillor claims, as another council opts out.
