Health
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
Grand ideas: a new prosthetic leg
Ruby Keegan is working on a prosthetic limb which can be worn in and out of the water - giving amputees the freedom to move easily between land to sea. She's just won Massey University's Grand Ideas… Audio
Alarm as whooping cough runs rampant in Bay of Plenty
There have been more than 300 reported cases across the wider region since late last year.
Nearly half fail to stop or prepare to stop at rail crossings - KiwiRail
There have been 25 collisions at crossings in the last two years. Audio
Prominent medical bodies call for release of delayed gender affirming healthcare guidelines
A small section on advice for prescribing puberty blockers has caused the delay.
Reductions hitting one of the country's largest hospices
One of the country's largest hospice organisations is planning to reduce services next month, if nothing changes with regard to its funding. Audio
How to deal with winter ills: colds, flu, Covid, RSV
South Auckland GP Dr Allan Moffitt updates us on the status of winter ills and chills Audio
New study suggests calorie restriction may be linked to worsening depression
Going too far with a diet might have serious impacts on your mental health.
Getting lower income communities onto e-bikes
We all know e-bikes are increasingly popular - but they're not cheap. Research shows it's financially well-off households which lead the way in e-bike sales. But three pilot programmes have just… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 5 June 2025
In today's episode, questions are being raised about why the Prime Minister's office did not know that a senior press secretary was investigated by police last year, it's a worrying time for residents… Audio
Calls for government to fully fund menopause consultations
A women's health advocate wants to the government to fully fund menopause consultations. It follows a Checkpoint story about an Auckland woman who was told a GP menopause consultation to discuss… Audio
Against the Odds: The Kiwi women who fought to become doctors
A new book shines a spotlight on the first Kiwi women to venture into the field of medicine - the challenges, discrimination and outright bullying they had to overcome. Audio
Immunisation Advisory Centre staff cut by nearly 40%, leaked document reveals
A public health specialist has warned against cuts to the organisation that provides education, support and clinical advice to the country's immunisation workforce.
