Health
The Panel with Dean Hall & Heather Roy (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists. The three of them discuss: this Auckland's Measles case, and the governments proposed social media ban for under 16s. Heather Roy is a… Audio
Auckland measles case: New locations of interest released
An Auckland pharmacy and a second supermarket have been named as places a recent case of measles visited while infectious.
Health NZ on $130 million pay roll patch up
Checkpoint has discovered Te Whatu Ora has spent more than 130 million dollars remediating payroll problems and that doesn't include the cost of repaying wages. It all stems from issues related to the… Audio
Health NZ has spent more $130 million fixing issues
Checkpoint can reveal that Health New Zealand has spent more than $130 million fixing up faux pas with its holiday pay. It all stems from issues related to the Holiday's Act that were identified in… Audio
Trump to sign executive order to cut prices of medicine to match other countries
He claimed it would cut prices by 30 percent to 80 percent, but did not say how.
Auckland measles case confirmed as Fullers ferry staff member
Health authorities are on high alert after a new measles case was confirmed over the weekend, with people in Auckland asked to check if they could have been exposed. The person is a Fullers ferries… Audio
Dentist ignored woman's 'thrashing about' in pain
A woman in agony during the extraction of a wisdom tooth was ignored by the dentist as she "thrashed about" in pain.
Woman miscarried after Health NZ failed to escalate care
She did not receive appropriate scans to check the health of the fetus, the Health and Disability Commissioner says.
Hospital evacuation drills identify time it takes to get patients out
Eight hospital evacuation drills have shown up the time it takes to get patients in beds or those hooked up to machines out.
Everything you need to know about measles
Explainer: Confirmation of a measles case in Auckland has put health authorities on high alert in case of another deadly outbreak.
Auckland ferry crew member has confirmed measles case
People in Auckland who took some Fullers360 sailings last Monday are being asked to monitor for symptoms of measles after a crew member was confirmed as having the virus at the weekend. North Shore… Audio
Vaccine rates putting NZ at risk of measles outbreak - Health NZ
People in Auckland have been asked to check if they could have been exposed after a new measles case was confirmed on Sunday. Audio
One in three NZers have high blood pressure: Heart Foundation
One in three New Zealanders over 30 have high blood pressure - but many of them don't even know it. Reporter Ruth Hill reports. Audio
Blood pressure dangers: 'Go to the doctor if something feels off'
One in three New Zealanders over 30 have high blood pressure - but many of them do not even know it.
Measles case in Auckland traced to ferry worker
A new measles case has been identified in Auckland and it's a crew member working with Fullers 360. Health NZ protection clinical director Dr Susan Jack spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Auckland measles case confirmed to be ferry crew member
The person at the centre of a new measles alert in Auckland is a crew member on a Fullers360 ferry, the company has confirmed.
Lily Catastrophe: using cabaret and comedy to talk about Bottom Surgery
Shiyi Redpath is better known as Lily Catastrophe, a burlesque performer whose debut solo theatre show, Bottom Surgery was a critical hit at this year's New Zealand and Dunedin fringe festivals. Audio
Cinnamon supplements could lead to overconsumption
Warning for people taking cinnamon supplements to check with their GP in case it might interact with prescription medication or other health conditions.
Opulomania: the addiction to buying luxury goods
The founder of a luxury mental health clinic in Switzerland says he's seeing a rise in 'opulomania'- an addiction to buying high-end goods. Audio
