Health
How much do urgent care fees vary within 21km in Auckland?
As part of the Budget this year, Health Minister Simeon Brown promised greater accessibility to urgent healthcare. Audio
Consultation on future of mental health facility extended
Health NZ did not say when a final decision would be made. Audio
Staff rallying to save mental health facility
A mental health facility for some of our most difficult to treat patients has been given a last-minute reprieve ahead of its pending closure. Health NZ has proposed shutting Segar House, a publicly… Audio
Woman suffers undiagnosed tooth infection for eight months
The woman still suffers pain and headaches four years later.
MenzShed sheds save lives - but we need more of them
MenzShed chairman David Broadhead says the charity needs more land, buildings and funding Audio
Health Minister announces details of fixes for Auckland hospital
The hospital's water system has failed twice recently, the Health Minister said earlier this year.
The McMigraine meal hack: Does it actually work?
More than 750,000 Kiwis suffer from migraines and one in seven have up to 15 of the intense headaches a month.
Hospice services under threat
Hospices are saving the government millions of dollars a year - but they warn critical services are under threat, with nothing for palliative care providers in the Budget. Ruth Hill reports. Audio
Big fee variation at AK White Cross urgent care clinics
Ke-Xin Li takes a look at the range of prices and wait times across Auckland's after hours clinics Audio
Big fee variation at AK White Cross urgent care clinics
Ke-Xin Li takes a look at the range of prices and wait times across Auckland's after hours clinics Audio
Rangatahi-led project explores health benefits of kūmara vines
Darius Martin-Baker has combined with Callaghan Innovation scientists to study the medicinal qualities of kūmara.
The McMigraine hack: does it really work?
Dr Fiona Imlach joins Jim to discuss migraine disease, its causes, and what can help. Audio
Clinical director retires from Christchurch Hospital after 42 years
John O'Donnell said the health system was going through its third major shake-up.
Expanded Lower Hutt medical centre to cater for 'daylight hours'
The new clinic will be housed at the former Te Awakairangi Birthing Centre from July.
Exercise reduces risk cancer patients dying by third - study
It's common knowledge that exercise is good for us, but for the first time, a study has found that exercise can reduce the risk of cancer patients dying by a third. Audio
Twelve-month prescription renewals: What you need to know
Explainer - The government announced in the Budget a plan to allow 12-month prescription renewals. But how will it work?
Pain procedures on prem babies causes ongoing impacts
Premature babies are given sucrose for pain relief - but new research shows it doesn't stop long-term impacts on development.
Sharp jump in Covid-19, respiratory infections
Data shows flu and Covid infections are on the rise, with a sharp jump in hospitalisations for severe respiratory infections across Auckland. Audio
Flu and COVID infections rising, GPs already under pressure
ESR data shows flu and COVID infections are on the rise, with a sharp jump in hospitalisations for severe respiratory infections across Auckland in a week. As Ruth Hill reports, GPs warn they're… Audio
Menopause an industry and medicalised problem - Doctor
Menopause has become an industry and a medicalised Tik Tok problem when it is a normal part of life, one medical expert has said. Checkpoint has been looking at the issue this week after an Auckland… Audio
