Health
Dr Hinemoa Elder: We need more mental health care in NZ
The psychiatrist, author and former TV presenter says in these "extremely trying times" we have never needed more resources.
Boil water notice lifted in Christchurch
More than 14,000 households in the city's east were under the boil water notice, which has now been lifted.
'His legs were like jelly' - man hospitalised for huffing nangs
Fifteen months after being hospitalised for huffing nitrous oxide, a builder still can't work, and his mother says tougher regulation around nangs are needed.
'It's a fairly big problem': Plastic surgeon treating dog attack victims regularly
Dr Emily Yassaie told Checkpoint Aotearoa needs to reviews animal control laws and consider mandatory reporting of bites and dog related injuries Audio
Benefits of intermittent fasting 'fail to match the hype', major review finds
Researchers found little to no improvement in weight loss for people who were overweight or obese compared with having regular dietary advice or doing nothing at all.
Prisoner with burst appendix not taken to hospital for six days
A prisoner with a burst appendix was told it was a stomach bug, and waited six days to be admitted to hospital for surgery.
Mother's struggles with immunocompromised daughter amid boil water notice
A public health alert told many Christchurch residents that all water, including filtered water, needed to be continuously boiled for at least one minute. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 16 February
This morning we spoke to the Prime Minister after he confirmed Eden Park will host a State of Origin match next year. We also spoke to Sir Graham Lowe about the announcement; The Vaping Industry… Audio
Medical concerns amid Christchurch tap water warning
Christchurch's contaminated tap water has become a nightmare for the mum of an immunocompromised daughter. Kalah Blair spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Calls for vaping shop loophole to be closed
The Vaping Industry Association says a loophole that lets vape shops set up within dairies and petrol stations should be closed. Associate Health Minister Casey Costello spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Ultra-proccessed foods are out and fat is in - but do we take it all with a grain of salt?
It's not so much what's in the recommendations as how they were put together that's concerning some in the medical and nutrition worlds
New dietary guidelines from the US stir the pot
It's not so much what's in the recommendations as how they were put together that's concerning some in the medical and nutrition worlds. Audio
Shelves stripped of bottled water after boil water notice issued
A public health alert was issued on Saturday afternoon for around 14,000 households in Christchurch.
Violent dreams and Parkinson's disease – Is there a link?
Sleep neurologist Isabelle Arnulf says young people who have turbulent dreams need not be concerned but they can be a warning sign in another age group. Audio
Violence against prison healthcare workers flying under the radar, union says
Many prison nurses didn't report assaults and considered violence part of their job the Union said.
'It's hard to get healthy kai when you don't have healthy whenua'
A new study has linked food insecurity experienced by Māori to the ongoing consequence of colonisation rather than the result of individual choice or lifestyle.
House burping - social media trend or healthy habit?
Dr. Vikram Niranjan joins Emile Donovan to discuss whether the trend actually makes a home healthier. Audio
Kiwi cancer patient forced to move to Australia for funded treatment
A kiwi cancer patient forced to move to Australia to get life prolonging drugs, that are not funded in Aoteaora is giving a big thank you to the country. In New Zealand she was draining her savings… Audio
Opposition finds school lunch scheme rebrand hard to swallow
A free school lunches programme rebrand has dropped the reo Māori name Ka Ora Ka Ako, a move David Seymour says is "delivering real value".
Will drinking hot water help me lose weight, clear my skin or treat cramps?
A warm cup can feel soothing, but is this just another viral wellness fad?
