Health
Nine sunscreen brands fail protection tests - Consumer NZ
The Cancer Society is being asked to recall all batches of one of its sunblocks because it doesn't give people the protection claimed on the label.
Cynicism over recycled suicide reduction plan
A former coroner is at the helm of the new Suicide Prevention Office - and she is talking openly about suicide. But is there a better plan in place to get our shocking figures down? Audio
Pacific toughens measures as Samoa measles worsens
As Samoa's measles epidemic worsens, other Pacific countries are taking strong measures to keep their populations safe.
Last night Samoa's health ministry confirmed 16 people have died, with the… Audio
Samoan measles epidemic worsens
As of Tuesday, 16 people have died in the Samoa measles epidemic ... TVNZ Pacific issues reporter Barbara Dreaver has just returned from Apia and joins the panel to discuss how the island nation is… Audio
People infected with measles on Samoa to Auckland flight
People infected with measles were on a flight from Samoa to Auckland last week, Auckland's health authority says.
Med students being 'used as scapegoats'
The University of Otago interns caught abusing their overseas work placements are being used as scapegoats, a medical student's family says.
Samoa rushes to vaccinate population amid measles crisis
A mass-vaccination campaign is underway in Samoa, as authorities struggle to contain an escalating measles epidemic. Audio
Dental professor says dental care should be free or subsidised
There are calls for dental care to be either heavily subsidised or free - as the amount of debt beneficiaries are racking up to pay for dental work comes to light. Figures from the Ministry for Social… Audio
Mother of Otago medical student says punishment is overkill
The mother of a University of Otago medical student says it's overkill to stop interns from graduating with their peers, despite being caught abusing their overseas work placements. On Monday, the… Audio
Guidance and rules for medical students 'are loose' - association
Otago University's process for medical interns overseas has been poor, says the Resident Doctors' Association, but doesn't think there is a widespread scam.
Govt should fund universal dental care - Auckland Action Against Poverty
A mouth full of pain that never goes away.
That's how one beneficiary has described living with the ongoing suffering that comes with her dental problems - which are too expensive for her to fix.
… Video, Audio
Unaffordable dental care: 'I can't do anything about it'
Accessing good dental care is not easy for thousands of low income New Zealanders, and for one woman, it is an unaffordable dream, as she cannot take on more debt. Audio
Samoa rushes to vaccinate population amid measles crisis
Samoa has confirmed that sixteen people have died from measles, as New Zealand sends more nurses to help contain the escalating epidemic.
There are warnings that people travelling to Samoa over the… Audio
Unaffordable dental care: 'I can't do anything about it'
Accessing good dental care is not easy for thousands for low income New Zealanders, and for one woman, it is an unaffordable dream, as she cannot take on more debt.
Work and Income is funding at… Video, Audio
Toilet equality - piss poor
Access to toilets is a basic human right, but for millions of people around the world, and in New Zealand, it’s a struggle. Fair Play’s Zoë George reports on why this still happens and what needs to…
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Debate emerges over the tikanga of euthanasia
A debate has emerged about whether euthanasia has a place within te ao Māori.
The End of Life Choice Bill passed through the house last week, but not without intense debate among Māori MPs from… Audio
Med students' rort 'widespread', goes back 'decades' - GP
A medical student overseas placement rort appears to have been going on for years, even decades, with several GPs telling RNZ they believe authorities have been turning a blind eye.
Samoa measles epidemic kills 15 children - report
At least 15 children in Samoa are now reported to have died from measles or its complications as the epidemic takes hold in Samoa.
Two survivors quit Royal Commission advisory group
Two abuse survivors have quit a Royal Commission advisory group in fallout from being unknowingly exposed to a paedophile.
The two men accuse the new chair Judge Coral Shaw of spreading… Audio
Maori community split over euthanasia
A debate has emerged in the Māori community about the tikanga of euthanasia.
The End of Life Choice Bill passed its third reading this week, but not without intense debate, including about tikanga… Audio