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Covid-19 deaths pass three million worldwide
The number of people who have died worldwide in the Covid-19 pandemic has surpassed three million, according to Johns Hopkins University.
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High levels of bullying, depression and self-harm in rainbow youth
Rainbow young people are still facing higher rates of stigma and discrimination than their peers, according to new research.
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Bangers to Bluff to highlight inequity in MS drug funding
The annual Bangers to Bluff rally comes to a close tomorrow when the cars finally reach the deep South after having left from Auckland on April 6th. They have been raising money for multiple sclerosis… Audio
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Super-GRANS Tairawhiti opens upgraded facility
A new upgraded facility is opening its doors in Gisborne today to help people finding life tough in the city. Last week, RNZ revealed the extent of the housing crisis in the area. It's hoped this… Audio
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Watch: Covid-19 vaccination briefing
The bulk of Covid-19 vaccinations will be done through GPs, other primary care settings and community clinics, Dr Ashley Bloomfield has said at a briefing with health officials. Video
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Christchurch City Mission $10 million upgrade to include transitional housing complex
Transitional housing will be a key focus at Christchurch's redeveloped City Mission.
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Smokefree Aotearoa 2025: Pharmacy tobacconists, raising buying age proposed
People currently under 18 may not be able to buy cigarettes when they become adults, while older generations may legally be able to smoke to the grave, as part of a new policy that would effectively… Video, Audio
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South Auckland's syphilis rise: 'It's not a new problem, but it's getting worse'
Parliament's health select committee has raised concerns about the growth of syphilis in South Auckland and the need for extra funding for primary and sexual health services to stop its spread.
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'Motel generation' feared as emergency housing need continues
There are fears Aotearoa could end up with a 'motel generation' as whānau struggling to afford rents are bumped across emergency accommodation providers.
Latest figures show there are more than 4,000… Audio
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'Unregulated' Covid-19 vaccinators creates 'yet a further inequity gap'
The largest nurses union has raised concerns about non-clinical staff giving Covid-19 vaccinations, saying it stems from a long-standing failure by the Ministry of Health to recruit more Māori nurses. Audio
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Opinion: New housing policy is really just a new tax package
The government's package of housing policy instruments is a long way from optimal. You might even call it a shambles, Norman Gemmell writes.
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At-risk youth facility opens in Weymouth
Officials who opened a new justice facility in Auckland on Monday morning did so with a promise - that it will have made a significant difference, by this time next year.
The Māori-based service is… Audio
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Cancer patient joins calls for publicly funded delivery of privately purchased medication
A man paying $2000 a fortnight to get a bowel cancer drug injected, has joined calls for the government to fund the administration of privately purchased cancer drugs. Audio
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Non-funded cancer drugs admin costs a huge burden
Last week we heard from a woman battling cancer who had to pay 64-thousand dollars to get the treatment she needs, with around half of that cost going to adminstering the medication because our DHBs… Audio
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New Ōtara Covid-19 vaccination clinic operating at 20% capacity
A new Covid-19 vaccination clinic in Ōtara could be vaccinating five times the number of people booked in.
South Seas vaccination clinic been open two days and is working through people in group 1… Video, Audio
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Indigenous perspectives excluded from climate change activism for too long - advocate
Some Māori and Pacific people say they have been shut out of climate change activism.
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Woman battling cancer: 'So much for a free health system'
A woman battling cancer says heartbreak has turned to anger at the way she was forced to pay $64,000 for treatment advised by oncologists. Audio
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Wellington bus operators paying drivers living wage say proposal rewards those that don't
Bus drivers in Wellington are one stop closer to getting paid the living wage, but there are still some bumps in the road.
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Outdated health data systems: 'Fax through ... or attach them to an email'
The Ministry of Health wants to change the way people's medical records are shared nationwide, with IT health experts growing frustrated in the meantime.
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Study shows poverty accounts for more Māori being victims of crime
Poverty continues to be the major reason why Māori are the victims of crime more often than non-Māori, a new study has revealed.
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Biden: 'No evidence' corporate taxes will drive companies from US
US President Joe Biden is defending his proposal to raise corporate taxes to help pay for his infrastructure spending plans, saying he is not worried the hike will harm the economy.
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Reti issues 'call to arms' over administration of chemo drugs
National Party deputy leader Shane Reti has issued a 'call to arms' over his bill demanding DHBs administer costly cancer drugs bought privately by sufferers. Audio
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How Covid-19 is affecting demand for a free laundry and shower service
In the past, Orange Sky has catered for mainly rough sleepers. But since the start of Covid-19, more and more families are seeking help.
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Robin Hammond: capturing a pandemic
Award winning New Zealand photographer Robin Hammond has just landed again on New Zealand soil. He's been documenting the quarantine process while also still working with aid organisation Witness… Audio
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Whanganui facing future GP shortage
Half the general practitioners in Whanganui plan to retire within five years, sparking a search for new doctors for the region.
