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Critical shortages in Canterbury's mental health services
Critical staff shortages, an unsafe work environment and failures of leadership are among the findings of a review into Canterbury's mental health service. Director of Mental Health, Doctor John… Audio
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Failings found in Canterbury's mental health service after two women killed
Critical staff shortages, an unsafe work environment and failures of leadership are among the findings of a review into Canterbury's mental health service. Mental health director, Dr John Crawshaw… Audio
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IV drug users demanding say in needle exchange services
Intravenous drug users are demanding a say in the future of the South Island's needle exchange services, warning health leaders are gambling with their lives. In seven weeks, needle exchange programme… Audio
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Over 100,000 people on radiology wait list
Over 100,000 people around the country are on the radiology wait list, in the queue in the public health system for MRIs, X-rays, CT scans and other diagnostic tests. APEX, the union representing… Audio
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Months-long wait for cardio test, days if done private
A cardio test that heart patients in some regions can wait up to six months for can be delivered in days, according to a private provider. Half of all heart attack patients are not being treated… Audio
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Multiple businesses caught selling alcohol to minors
Eight out of 11 premises in South Waikato failed to check a young person's ID.
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Many radiology staff using broken, outdated or unsafe equipment survey shows
A new report has slammed the state of the country's hospital radiology services saying inadequate staff numbers and a lack of investment is 'unravelling' the sector.
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Staff shortages, nurses afraid, probe after murder finds
The inquiry into Canterbury's Mental Health Services, started after a patient killed a woman walking home, has laid out a litany of problems.
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Oral Questions for 12 August 2025
Audio 12 Aug 2025Questions to Ministers CAMERON BREWER to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has she seen on the economy? Rt Hon CHRIS HIPKINS to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's… Audio
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Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 12th August 2025
In today's episode, Critical staff shortages, a siloed culture and serious governance issues have been identified in an inquiry into Canterbury's Mental Health Services - sparked by the murder of a… Audio
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National health plan fails to meet Auditor-General's expectations
John Ryan says it lacks important details, including the basic costs of services.
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Review into Canterbury's Mental Health Services released
Audio 12 Aug 2025Critical staff shortages, a siloed culture and serious governance issues have been identified in an inquiry into Canterbury's Mental Health Services - sparked by the murder of a Christchurch woman… Audio
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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
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Why congestion charging might not lower Auckland's air pollution
Congestion charges can lower emissions and travel times by putting cordons around the central city and spending the revenue on public transport, but proposals for Auckland could end up doing neither.
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PGG Wrightson more than triples its full year profit
The rebound in export prices, improved farmer confidence and spending drove an improvement in PGG Wrightson sales and profits.
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Sinead Corcoran Dye's unflinching account of post natal depression
Audio 12 Aug 2025When Sinead Corcoran Dye became pregnant, everyone told her how great it she would feel as a new mum. Audio
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Mayoral hopeful's website condemned as 'horrendous'
A candidate's has been slammed by fellow local politicians after his website looks to have posted "dangerous" and sexually disturbing content.
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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
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How much money do you need to be happy?
Probably less than you think, a new study has found. Audio
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'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
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UN condemns Israel's deadly strike on Al Jazeera team in Gaza
Palestinians mourned the journalists and Israel accused one of them of being a Hamas militant.
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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
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Pacific news in brief for 12 August
A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs callin gon PIF to allow for its participation at next month's meeting.
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Tinfoiled windows and permanently closed drapes in overheating homes
Residents at a Wellington complex are taking desperate measures to avoid unbearable heat during summer.
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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
