Health
'Loss for women everywhere' - Ardern on Roe v Wade decision
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern called the US decision to overturn Roe v Wade "incredibly upsetting," while National's Christopher Luxon says it is an "issue for the American people."
'Like a human the size of Mount Everest' - the bacteria so big it can be seen without a microscope
A stunning discovery in a mangrove forest may change how we think about bacteria and the world around us Audio
Protests across US reflect seismic change in abortion rights law
Thousands of Americans have taken to the streets in peaceful protests against the Supreme Court's decision that has overturned the Roe v Wade case that recognised a constitutional right to an…
US abortion clinics start to close after Supreme Court ruling
Clinics have already begun closing in some US states after a Supreme Court ruling removed the constitutional right to abortion.
Public can have confidence in Middlemore Hospital despite patient death, DHB says
The public should still have confidence in Middlemore Hospital's emergency department, despite a continuing investigation into a patient's death at the hospital, Counties Manukau DHB says.
Long Covid researcher sceptical of study suggesting Omicron causes less disease
New research from a UK study shows Omicron may be less likely to cause long Covid than its predecessor, Delta. Audio
Covid-19 update: 12 further deaths and 5285 new community cases
Another 12 people with Covid-19 have died and there are 5285 new community cases to report today, the Ministry of Health says.
Thousands sign petition calling for student nurses to be paid
A petition calling for student nurses to be paid during their placement hours has gained more than 5300 signatures.
GP clinic vouchers offered to ease emergency department pressure in Southland
Another district health board, this time in the South Island, is offering patients vouchers to get them out of its emergency department and into GP clinics for free.
Robertson: moving alert settings could ease hospital pressure
South Auckland GPs will offer free appointments for the second weekend in a row in a bid to curb the pressure on Middlemore Hospital. Counties Manukau DHB are paying GP practices up to $350 per… Audio
Petition to ban sugary drinks presented at parliament
A petition to ban sugary drinks from all New Zealand schools has been presented to Green MP Dr Elizabeth Kerekere at parliament today. Audio
How digital tech can help people with asthma manage meds and reduce attacks
Comment - While there are inhalers that work well on immediate symptoms, preventive medicines are key for long-term asthma control. One potential solution lies in digital technologies.
The Origins of the Black Death
Dr Philip Slavin, Associate Professor of History at the University of Stirling in Scotland talks to us about his recent research into the Origins of the Black Death. Audio
Northland DHB chief appointed as Health New Zealand national director
Health New Zealand has made its first permanent appointment today. Dr Nick Chamberlain will be the national director of the new national public health service.
DHB considers prefab options while Hutt Hospital block gets strengthened
Prefabricated wooden buildings are being considered as a temporary replacement for the quake prone Hutt Hospital.
UN pushes government to compensate former state ward for torture
The UN committee against torture has urged the government to compensate a former patient of the Lake Alice psychiatric hospital and criticised a failure to charge anyone over allegations of…
'We were soundly ignored': Govt spent $43k battling another pregnancy-related MIQ case
As Chris Hipkins apologises to Charlotte Bellis for comments about her MIQ application, it can be revealed the government dropped a similar case days before a scheduled court hearing.
Petition renews call for sugary drinks ban from NZ schools
A petition calling for sugary drinks to be banned from all New Zealand schools has gone to Parliament.
The group behind it - Health Coalition Aotearoa - also wants new rules forcing schools and kura… Video, Audio
24/7 medical clinic needed in south, east Auckland to help Middlemore
Over Matariki weekend some general practitioners in south and east Auckland will be taking up the slack for Middlemore's slammed emergency department, staying open longer and providing some free… Video, Audio
Plans for handling Covid-19 variants revealed
Covid-19 Response Minister Dr Ayesha Verrall says the virus is expected to continue to evolve, which is why the Ministry of Health has been asked to plan for how that may happen.