Health
Te Whatu Ora orders staffing clampdown in bid to save money
Health NZ has ordered an end to double shifts and imposed new limitations on replacing sick staff in wards during the day to save money.
Mental Health Foundation proposes cutting nearly 20% of staff
Chief executive Shaun Robinson said it has not had any government funding cut, but government-funded contracts have not kept pace with rising costs.
Extra security for most high-risk hospital EDs almost halved
A series of assaults and pleas by staff had led to the initial funding of guards.
Great Barrier Island goes without resident dentist for 8 years
The last resident dentist retired in 2016, and some residents are resorting to DIY solutions for pain relief.
Housing programme's 'impressive' impact on health and wellbeing
Hospitalisations fell and there were fewer criminal charges - not to mention the fact that incomes grew, too.
Ministry of Health delays review into use of puberty blockers
The Health Ministry has again delayed its long-awaited review of the evidence for transgender children and teenagers' use of puberty blockers after a highly critical report from Britain.
Review into aged care predicts future shortage of beds
A review from health agency Te Whatu Ora says there could be a shortage of almost 12 thousand residential aged care beds by 2032. Director of Ageing Well, Andy Inder spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Pharmac and the keys to the drug cupboard
Secret lists and capped budgets - how does Pharmac make its drug buying choices? Audio
When you should keep your kids home from school
Covid-19? Symptoms including fever, vomiting, diarrhoea or head lice? Your children should be at home, new government guidelines say.
Country in danger of being 12,000 residential care beds short
High needs dementia and psychogeriatric care residents are waiting an average of six months for admission to an aged residential care facility, a report has found.
NZ woman dies after having drink at wellness retreat
It's suspected Rachael Dixon was poisoned by mushrooms in the drink, Australian media report.
Childhood eczema children's book to help young sufferers
Eczema is a common condition amongst Kiwi kids and adolescents. In fact, between 13 and 15 percent of them experience the effects Author Kristin Kelly has published a book for them to better… Audio
'Worried, angry' - Dentist liquidation alarms patients
Patients of an under-investigation dentist fear losing thousands of dollars.
Skin deep beauty and the pain that goes with it
The beauty industry in New Zealand is a wild west devoid of regulation, and the price people are paying can take the form of scars, burns and infections. Audio
Bringing men's mental health issues to the fore
Mental health continues to be a major issue for our society, and our male suicide statistics are still among the worst in the developed world. Manager of Men's Muster and men's health Samantha McBride… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 16 April
On today's episode we hear from Finance Minister Nicola Willis on cuts to the public sector, Winston Peters condemns Iran's attack on Israel and calls for calm in the region, the banking sector is… Audio
Doctors at public hospitals vote on private health insurance
The move showed both dissatisfaction with Te Whatu Ora and concern about whether the public health system can cope with demand, union leader says. Audio
Demand for private health insurance grows
Senior doctors at public hospitals debated asking Te Whatu Ora to pay for private health insurance for them, the vote to include it in a union claim got more than 40 percent backing but not the… Audio
Family carers 'not employed' by government - Court of Appeal
The ruling overturns a previous Employment Court decision that judged two parents were employees over the Ministry of Health.
Families of hospital's suspected suicide cases speak out
Relatives of two people who died in suspected suicides at Palmerston North Hospital 10 years ago are disappointed at the lack of progress on its replacement. Audio