Health
Police attend 7370 fewer mental health calls in a year after changes
And the department expects to respond to even fewer calls this year. Audio
New measles case with contacts to Auckland Airport
Health NZ says rapid immunity checks are taking place at Auckland Airport.
New Measles case has contacts at Auckland Airport
Health NZ says rapid immunity checks are taking place at Auckland Airport.
New data on public health reveals 86.6% are in 'good health'
New data shows 86.6% of adults are in 'good health' according to the New Zealand Health Survey which was released this morning. Public health advocate Sir Collin Tukuitonga has been looking at the… Audio
Coloured sand recall: Disposal process needs to be easier - Auckland teacher
Stephanie Pye says it's hard to be reassured that every speck of sand has been cleaned up and disposed of safely. Audio
How dangerous is asbestos in coloured sand?
Explainer - Why is asbestos such a worry, and what's the risk after coloured play sand has been revealed to be contaminated? Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 19 November
Nicola Willis and Tangi Utikere joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel; Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick says recent changes to the Zero Carbon Act and emissions… Audio
Police move to next phase of mental health pull-back
Police attended 7,370 fewer mental health-related requests in the year to June - the result of a plan to wind back on responding to calls for help. Audio
Concerns over asbestos-contaminated sand cleaning process
Specialist outreach teacher, Stephanie Pye, has been trying to find the right way to get rid of the sand but no one seems to know how. Stephanie spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Petition calls for government to do more in healthcare sector
A patient advocate has suggested many Kiwis would be willing to pay more tax, if it can be ring fenced to only be spent on health. Malcolm Mulholland spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Another 10,000 immunised against measles - Health NZ
There are 19 confirmed cases in the current measles outbreak.
'Disappointed, not surprised': Nursing students nervous about delays to job offers
The graduates expected to hear about appointments on Wednesday, but have been pushed back.
Study finds socioeconomic gaps in diets of young Kiwis
A new study of more than 4000 12-year-olds shows big ethnic and socioeconomic gaps in the quality of food young New Zealanders eat. One of the study's authors, Professor Clare Wall spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Superbug found at Christchurch Hospital makes one in 10 sick
Health New Zealand has stepped up precautions after a new break-out of the infection known as VRE. Audio
Health NZ steps up precautations after two superbug outbreaks
Health New Zealand has stepped up precautions after two confirmed separate outbreaks of antibiotic-resistant super bugs at Christchurch Hospital. It says there are fewer than 10 patients with the… Audio
Contaminated sand clean up requirements a grey area
The clean-up requirements for the potentially asbestos contaminated colourful kids play sand are a bit of a grey area according to professionals doing the job. Chris Saunders is the president of the… Audio
Parents worry homes may be contaminated as play sand recalled
Dismayed parents are grappling with whether their homes could be contaminated as they try to rid them of play sand that could have traces of asbestos. They are angry and feel there has been no real… Audio
Product safety rules for toys not fit for purpose - Consumer NZ
Product safety rules for kids toys and craft materials are not fit for purpose, with the rise in giant e-commerce retailers according to Consumer NZ. The safety of children's play things is centre… Audio
200kg of signatures: Petition to fix 'broken' health system presented to Parliament
Organisers says it is New Zealand's longest petition ever.
Wellington Hospital to get new 'hybrid' operating theatre
It allows for both traditional surgery and the use of imaging technology - meaning teams can complete complex procedures in one place.
