Health
Covid-19 update: 6656 new cases, 20 deaths
Covid-19 cases have dropped since last week, according to Ministry of Health figures.
Sir John Kirwan's book updated
When rugby legend Sir John Kirwan first released his memoir in 2010 detailing his struggle with mental illness, it was groundbreaking. It gave thousands of Kiwis across the country permission to talk… Audio
Barry Young, accused of stealing Te Whatu Ora Covid-19 data, denied bail
The man accused of stealing Te Whatu Ora Covid-19 data and using it to spread disinformation will stay behind bars after he was denied bail today.
Te Whatu Ora vaccination data leak a 'devastating breach of trust'
The health agency has resecured systems and is continuing to scan the internet and media for any further appearance of its data. Audio
Te Whatu Ora data breach accused appears in court
The case was put back to the afternoon after police indicated they would oppose the accused man's release on bail.
Northland doctors say scrapping smokefree legislation 'ridiculous'
A plan to repeal parts of the smokefree legislation is anti-health, Northland emergency doctors say in a letter to Health Minister Dr Shane Reti. Audio
Te Whatu Ora staffer accused of leaking vaccination data
Police have arrested a Te Whatu Ora staffer accused of leaking large amounts of vaccination data.
The 56-year-old man has been charged with accessing a computer system for dishonest purposes and will… Audio
Health worker 'trying to spread misinformation' arrested after vaccine data breach
Police have arrested a man accused of leaking large amounts of Te Whatu Ora vaccination data online.
Smokefree laws: National claims on Northland tobacco stores 'wrong' - Luxon
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he was not trying to mislead the public when claiming Labour's smokefree laws would see just one store in Northland selling tobacco.
Te Whatu Ora pays back staff $246m of owed $2b
Te Whatu Ora has paid out almost a quarter of a billion dollars owed to staff for breaches of the Holidays Act.
Can saying hello to strangers help us feel more connected?
WHO has said the world is experiencing an epidemic of loneliness. A small city in Sweden believes it has the answer. We put it to the test in Hamilton.
Ali Hill: The Nutrition Edition
After our chat with Dr Ali Hill from Otago University's Department of Human Nutrition last week, many of you got in touch with questions. Audio
Linda Bryder: the best country to give birth?
In The Best Country to Give Birth? medical historian Linda Bryder explores how New Zealand came to develop its unique approach to the role of midwives in childbirth. The 1990 Nurses Amendment Act… Audio
Andy Mitchell: an insider's guide to psychedelics
British clinical neuropsychologist Andy Mitchell was curious about the renewed attention psychedelics were getting in his field, so set out to do some first-person research. He took ten different… Audio
Restricted parking near Wellington Hospital, surrounding suburbs still set to go ahead
Over half of those who responded to consultation on the plan oppose or strongly oppose it - with many of the concerns coming from healthcare workers.
Health NZ staff member investigated for Covid-19 misinformation
Te Whatu Ora is investigating a staff member accused of spreading Covid-19 misinformation using its data.
Steve Maharey resigns as chair of Pharmac and ACC
Steve Maharey has resigned as chairperson of the boards of Pharmac and the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC).
Free dental care rolls into Porirua
A community-led initiative in Porirua is taking the reigns from politicians and having a crack at offering free dental care themselves. It's been spearheaded by Anita Taggart and Jodi Watene. Audio
Book on helping people process the emotional coaster of life
Dr Carrie Hayward is a Melbourne based clinical psychologist who specialises in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. She speaks to Jesse. Audio
Covid-19: Royal Commission of Inquiry delays public submissions
Under the coalition agreement with New Zealand First, National has agreed to progress "as a matter of urgency ... a full scale, wide ranging, independent inquiry".