Health
Second part of Covid Inquiry released
Political opponents are taking starkly different lessons out of the new findings into how the country's Covid-19 response helped or harmed people. The Royal Commission of Inquiry into the pandemic… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 10 March 2026
Markets lurch back following Trump comments on Iran; Psychologist Dougal Sutherland on Covid's social 'long tail'; What impact does Iran war have on China and its relationships? Audio
National blasts Ardern government as Covid response inquiry released
"We got a lot right. More than most," the former PM and Grant Robertson say, while Simeon Brown says warnings about the economy "were not heeded".
It seems like Covid-19 is back - so what can you do to protect yourself?
Wastewater analysis from PHF Science shows the number of cases are currently at the highest rate for more than six months. It's been six years since New Zealand saw the rise of Covid-19, but experts… Audio
What have we learnt from the Covid-19 Inquiry?
To find out what is says, and what we can learn from NZ's response, Professor Marc Wilson from Victoria University's school of Psychology chats to Jesse. Audio
Psychologist Dougal Sutherland on Covid's social 'long tail'
Guyon Espiner spoke with Dr Dougal Sutherland, Senior Supervising Psychologist at Victoria University of Wellington about the long tail of psychological impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has left us… Audio
Woman has entire stomach removed after overseas weight loss surgery
"The shifting of blame on to the patient is a big red flag," the surgeon who removed Helen Watson's stomach in NZ says.
Six cases of flesh-eating ulcer in Australia
Australian health authorities are urging people on the New South Wales South Coast to stay alert for symptoms.
Kidney patients told dialysis treatment may be rationed
Kidney patients in Christchurch are being warned dialysis treatment may have to be rationed because of staffing shortages and a lack of space at the hospital. Dr Curtis Walker is on the Board of… Audio
Kiwis in Tehran warned of toxic hazards following US-Israel strikes
The conditions can cause breathing issues, SafeTravel says, and people are urged to wear masks.
Family of man killed in dementia unit attack don't want other patient charged
"A sudden eruption of anger without a known cause or warning" preceded Robin Beets' death.
A flu vaccine that never needs updates? Human trials begin
A scientist leading the work on Centivax's universal flu vaccine says it is entering its its human trial phase in Australia.
Report says health system may need to rely more on private care
One of the country's biggest banks says New Zealand's health system may need to rely more on private providers to ease growing pressure on public hospitals. Westpac NZ industry economist Paul Clark… Audio
Each Covid wave wrecks your health - here's what you can do
What we know about the latest rise in hospitalisations and deaths, testing, boosters, and how to protect yourself.
Human trials for universal flu vaccine about to begin
Dr Jacob Glanville's universal flu vaccine Centiflu-01 is currently at the human trial phase, he talked with First Up's Melissa Chan-Green Audio
More scope for private sector to ease public healthcare woes, report says
The Westpac report found the public health system was under growing presssure, with an ageing population and wider social challenges pushing demand ever further beyond capacity.
Te Papa, botanical gardens added to measles locations of interest
There are now 15 locations of interest linked to a traveller in February.
Surgeon raises concerns about risks of medical tourism
The surgeon who removed a Manawatu's woman's stomach following a weight loss operation in Turkey is raising concerns about the risks of medical tourism. Jimmy Ellingham reports. Audio
Patient dies in hospital stairwell after delay getting urgently needed food
He walked past seven staff, but a search did not begin for nearly an hour, with CCTV showing him at the snack machine before being found unconscious.
Expert Feature: Everything about cosmetic surgery
It's time for our expert feature, and today we're taking a closer look at cosmetic surgery. Cosmetic procedures are growing in popularity here in NZ, lower costs, easier access, the influence of… Audio
