Health
A Physio in Ethiopia - Julie Sprigg
West Australian physiotherapist Julie Sprigg has captured her experiences working as a physio in the slums of Ethiopia in an extraordinary work of narrative non-fiction. Audio
GPs welcome new Covid-19 testing guidelines: 'You can't be complacent'
Doctors are being told to test older, Māori and Pasifika patients with any respiratory illnesses, and people can now request a throat swab in place of a nasal swab. Audio
Government issues new Covid-19 testing guidelines after drop
The Government has issued new Covid-19 testing guidelines for GPs after concerns testing rates dropped.
Rules were tightened just last month to focus on those at highest risk, such as people working… Audio
Old Covid-19 testing guidelines were confusing - GP
The criteria for Covid-19 testing has changed again and doctors are being urged to swab high-risk patients who are more likely to get critically ill from Covid-19. The government is worried New… Audio
NZ Realm travel bubble appears a step closer
Travel between New Zealand and some Pacific countries appears to be a step closer, with confirmation officials are working on a "travel bridge" with the realm countries. Audio
Side effects of Covid-19 showing up in the brain
Six months into the Covid-19 pandemic and we're still learning about all the ways it can affect human health. Now, some experts are saying side effects of the virus are showing up in the brain. Dr… Audio
Anonymous doners gift large donation for Southland hospital
The Southland Charity Hospital trust has received a sizeable donation from a local couple. Posted on Facebook yesterday the 'Blair Vining's epic journey' page displayed a cheque for 100-thousand… Audio
Covid-19 cases in Victoria rise, fears of NSW outbreak
Victoria has recorded a staggering 270 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours. It's the ninth day in a row the state has recorded a triple-digit increase, and now concern is growing in New South… Audio
Covid-19: NZ-Niue-Tokelau-Cook Islands travel bubble planned
A holiday in the Pacific appears to be a step closer tonight, with confirmation New Zealand officials are working on a "travel bridge" with the realm countries - Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau. Audio
Australia's NZ deportees in isolation at central Auckland hotel
Thirty deportees from Australia are settling in for the first night of their two-week stay at a central Auckland hotel. Their charter flight landed at Auckland airport this morning, as the deportation… Audio
One new case of Covid-19 in NZ today - Ministry of Health
The new case is a woman in her 60s who arrived in New Zealand on 30 June from Pakistan via Doha and Sydney.
Shot Bro: Rob Mokaraka on acting against suicide
In 2009, actor Rob Mokaraka's mental health woes played out on a very public stage, so he took to the stage to help in his own - and others' recovery. Audio
AI lightening the load on painful knees
Artificial Intelligence is being used in breakthrough knee surgery to lighten the load on painful knees. Audio
Health report keeps spotlight on failing water supplies
Most drinking water supplies across Wairarapa failed to comply with legislation and standards, a Ministry of Health report shows.
Covid-19: Mexico now has fourth-highest death total - data
Deaths in Mexico from the coronavirus pandemic have risen above 35,000, with the country overtaking Italy for the world's fourth-highest death total, according to Reuters data.
Fewer new Covid-19 cases in Victoria, with officials' warning
Across the ditch now where Victoria has recorded another 177 cases of the coronavirus in the last day.
It's the lowest daily number of new infections for several days, but health officials are… Audio
Havelock North campylobacter study estimates 8320 were infected
The number of people infected in the Havelock North campylobacter crisis in 2016 was much higher than previously estimated, new research suggests.
Australia resumes deportation of convicted New Zealanders
After a temporary halt due to Covid-19, Australia will resume the deportation of New Zealanders this week - with a group of 30 arriving in to Auckland on a chartered flight.
They will carry out their… Audio
Boag provided private email to receive patients' details - Bloomfield
National Party stalwart Michelle Boag gave officials her private email address when asked where best to send a daily list of Covid-19 patients, the Director General of Health says.
Covid-19: Victoria records another 177 cases
Victoria has one of the highest Covid-19 testing rates in the world "per 100,000 people", with 177 new cases identified overnight, Premier Daniel Andrews says.