Health
Waiting for a lifeline: Parents hope toddler will get access to 'miracle' drug
Two-year-old Luca Rooney's parents are living in hope their wee boy will soon have access to a "miracle" life-extending treatment for his cystic fibrosis. Audio
The Panel Plus
An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: have humans always had a full eight hours a night? History says not - once upon a… Audio
Son not told mother badly hurt in rest home
A man whose mother needed a leg amputation after staying at a rest home says he was not told when she sustained serious injuries.
Hīkoi for Our Health marches through Dunedin streets
Dunedin protesters say the government needs to urgently address a health system in crisis.
Measles situation 'not easy' for schools to manage - expert
An infectious disease expert whose own child is among those potentially exposed to measles says he has confidence in the public health advice. Audio
Kāeo's private water crisis continues to deepen
The Far North town is now in its 17th day without running water.
School goes against measles advice as more cases confirmed
A Wellington school is going against official advice telling some students to stay at home while their measles vacination status is confirmed after an infected person was at a prize giving. Meanwhile… Audio
Parents hope toddler can access life extending treatment as Pharmac considers broader funding
The parents of an Auckland toddler say they're living in hope their wee boy will soon have access to a "miracle" life-extending treatment for his cystic fibrosis. Pharmac currently funds the drug… Audio
Pharmac could trim list of medicines awaiting funding
There are more than 120 drugs currently being considered, and many have been there for a number of years. Audio
School clashes with officials over handling of measles outbreak
At least one school is clashing with officials over how to handle the current measles outbreak, as three of the country's largest secondary schools confirm cases of the highly-contagious disease… Audio
Calls for greater transparency about how Pharmac prioritises medicines
There are calls for greater transparency about how Pharmac prioritises medicines on what is effectively a wait list for funding as it considers culling that list. If the proposal goes ahead the… Audio
Patient left with brain damage after too many opioids
The 46-year-old woman went to Middlemore Hospital's busy emergency department experiencing pain.
Wellington school ignores ministry advice, tells students to stay home over measles
The school have put classes online for years 9, 10 and 11. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 3 November 2025
In today's episode, Three of the country's largest secondary schools are now affected by the measles outbreak, with 17 known cases so far nationwide; Consumer advocates are warning not to let the lure… Audio
Seventeen confirmed cases of measles nationwide
Three of the country's largest secondary schools are now affected by the measles outbreak, with 17 known cases so far nationwide. Health Correspondent Ruth Hill and Associate Professor Mark Thomas… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 3 November
On today's episode, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon joins us for his weekly chat; The number of known measles cases in the country has climbed to 17, with new cases confirmed in Wellington and… Audio
Rethinking autism: Should the spectrum be split?
Up to 150,000 New Zealanders have autism, but there's a huge range in how it impacts people - some think it's time the spectrum be divided.
Aortic dissection survivor urges rapid CT scans
10 years ago, Auckland-resident Peter Fleming survived an aortic dissection, a rare but deadly tear in the body's main artery. The condition is often fatal, is missed in more than 50% of cases and 90%… Audio
Another confirmed measles case takes national total to 17
The latest Auckland case is linked to a previous overseas-acquired case, Health NZ says. Audio
ACC funding cut puts Wellington Depression Trust at risk
Nearly two years after the Minister for mental health opened the Depression Recovery Trust's Wellington treatment centre, it's on the brink of closing down. ACC recently stopped funding for clients… Audio
