Health
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 1 October 2025
In today's episode, the government has announced its plan in response to the challenges facing the energy market; The Ministry of Health's flu tracker shows the number New Zealanders reporting both… Audio
Could a nasal vaccine help ease the burden of the flu?
The Ministry of Health's flu tracker shows the number New Zealanders reporting both fever and cough symptoms is currently higher than at the same time in the last four years. So could a nasal spray… Audio
Quarterly data for govt's mental health targets released
The latest quarterly data for the government's mental health targets is out on Wednesday, showing improvements in patients accessing timely primary or specialist mental health and addiction services… Audio
How the cost of living hits for New Zealanders with blindness
It's Blind Low Vision month - First Up talks with music teacher Josaiah Fue about the cost of living and Dan Shepard how the Blind Low VIsion NZ is raising awareness. Audio
Two new measles cases confirmed in Northland
There are also several new locations of interest, primarily in Queenstown and Cromwell, but also in Northland, following ongoing contact tracing efforts.
Cancer Society pushes for faster treatment in South Island
New figures showed 86.3 percent nationally now receive cancer treatment within a month, but wait times for some districts had gone backwards. Audio
'They created mistrust': Concern for children unvaccinated against measles
A mobile health clinic has been set up at Waitangi's Te Tii Marae after four cases of measles in Northland.
Cancer Society responds to treatment waitimes around the motu
When it comes to cancer more patients are starting treatment within the government's 31 day target time according to new figures. Nationally 86.3 per cent of patients started treatment within that… Audio
New figures reveal government's progress towards health targets
The Health Minister is celebrating shorter wait-times, faster treatment and more timely access to care for patients. New figures from April to June this year, show the government's progress towards… Audio
Northland child immunisation rates on the slide
The region at the heart of a current measles outbreak has seen the biggest slide in child vaccination rates in in the country. The number of Northland children fully immunised at 24 months of age has… Audio
Govt changes 'confusing' way NZ buys medical equipment
The government is touting it as an end to more than a decade of confusion.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 30th September 2025
In today's episode, ten kiwi chicks being monitored in Makara, near Wellington, have grown to be big enough to fight off predators, an emergency consultant says targets for ED wait times help the… Audio
Measles outbreak: Kerikeri High School play 'location of interest'
Health authorities are urging anyone who went to a production at Kerikeri High School earlier this month to stay home to prevent the spread of measles.
ED consultant says targets for wait times help whole hospital
An emergency consultant says targets for ED wait times help the whole hospital to get on board and help people move through faster. Hawke's Bay Hospital Emergency Consultant Scott Boyes spoke to… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 30th September 2025
In today's episode, Labour leader Chris Hipkins has blasted the government's decision not to recognise Palestinian statehood, calling it "morally reprehensible" and a failure of leadership, US… Audio
Young Kiwis want sex ed started earlier, survey shows
A new survey shows young New Zealanders want more time devoted to relationship and sexuality education, and for it to begin at a younger age. Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa chief executive Jackie Edmond… Audio
Health authorities ramp up measles response
Four cases were identified in Northland over the weekend, and Health NZ announced on Monday that a separate measles case had been identified in Queenstown.
Where the health system has met government targets
Last year, the government set five targets to measure progress in the health system, with the hope of improving healthcare in New Zealand. Audio
Record number of emergency patients flood country's hospitals
Middlemore and Wellington have been among the hardest hit this winter.
Kiwis getting faster access to care: Health Minister
The health minister says New Zealanders are now getting more timely access to care. Simeon Brown spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
