Health
Health Ministry sitting on measles advice for more than a year
Doctors and infectious disease experts are meeting with Health Ministry officials tomorrow to push for urgent action on dealing with a big gap in measles immunity among young people. Audio
Electric blanket fire a timely reminder – Fire Service
A Taranaki woman says she's lucky to be alive after an electric blanket burst into flames on the bed she and her baby were lying in. The 24-year-old and her one-year-old son escaped unscathed, but… Video, Audio
The state house hurting a severely disabled teen
The parents of a severely disabled teenager, who say they've been waiting seven years for a fully accessible state house, say their son is suffering and he's unable to live with the dignity he… Video, Audio
US drug overdose deaths drop for first time since 1999
Drug overdose deaths in the US have fallen for the first time since 1999, according to preliminary official data.
Measles outbreak: Call for national approach as expert advice not 'addressed'
Infectious disease experts have warned that a generation of New Zealanders are still vulnerable to contracting measles due to a lack of national approach.
Efficient heater grants added to government insulation subsidy scheme
Eligible home owners will be able to claim grants for energy-efficient heaters this winter as part of the government's Warmer Kiwi Homes programme.
Extra flu jabs not enough for Canterbury - medical officer
Extra stocks of this year's flu vaccine are now available around the country for those who missed out the first time around.
Improving workplace safety: Dr Todd Conklin
International health and safety advocate Dr Todd Conklin has spent 25 years at the Los Alamos National Laboratory, in New Mexico, where America's atomic bomb was developed. Throughout his career Todd… Audio
Chief censor welcomes deletion of controversial suicide scene
New studies show suicide rates in the United States went up after a controversial Netflix drama on suicide was aired.
A graphic three-minute suicide scene in the series '13 Reasons Why' has now been… Video, Audio
Extra flu jabs not nearly enough for Canterbury
Extra stocks of this year's flu vaccine are now available but doctors in Canterbury – where flu is biting hard – say it's a drop in the bucket and they really need more.
RNZ's Health Correspondent… Audio
Ebola declared public health emergency in DR Congo
The World Health Organisation has declared the Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo a public health emergency of international concern.
Studies show higher suicide rate after 13 Reasons Why scene
The removal of a suicide scene from the Netflix drama '13 Reasons Why' is being called the right thing to do, but mental health advocates say the damage has already been done, with the show being… Audio
Damage already done by 13 Reasons Why suicide scene
A mental health expert says he isn't surprised by research connecting Netflix show "13 Reasons Why" with increased suicides.
The series depicts the lead up and the aftermath of the suicide of the 17… Audio
Measles warning for air passengers who flew from Auckland to Palmerston North
Passengers on flights between Auckland and Palmerston North in early July are being warned they may have been exposed to measles.
Should pokies be funding your local kindergarten?
Professor Peter Adams is posing that question as a way to get people thinking about how the community sector is being propped up by the proceeds of gambling. Once gambling was commercialised it… Audio
Fight the Power
TVNZ breakfast host John Campbell joins host James Nokise to talk about emotional clutter, work as therapy and why he'll never be a weather presenter. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio
Forty percent of measles cases end up in hospital
Just over 40 percent of people who have contracted measles this year have ended up in hospital.
Vape company JUUL's boss apologises to parents
In a documentary, the company's chief executive Kevin Burns apologises and hopes nothing the company did made its product appealing to children.
Ohakune residents told to boil water
A boil-water notice in Ōhakune might stay in force until next week if the rain doesn't stop.
Brain rules for living and ageing well - John Medina
Developmental molecular biologist John Medina has the low down on how our brains work and why we should redesign our schools and workplaces to match. He also has tips for ageing well. Audio