Health
Why do some people get 'hangxiety' after a night of drinking?
The emotional comedown of a hangover can hit just as hard as physical symptoms.
Measles outbreak: Confirmed cases expected to rise
Health officials are expecting the measles outbreak to continue to grow as the confirmed case number rises. Audio
Health minister responds to latest measles outbreak data
Health officials are expecting the measles outbreak to continue to grow - as cases rise to 10 nationwide. Health Minister Simeon Brown spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Measles vaccination: 'Alarming gaps among Māori and Pacific peoples'
The World Health Organisation has warned New Zealand to urgently close the "alarming gaps" in measles immunisation for the most at-risk communities. Audio
Health experts warn HIV could spread across the region
Health experts are warning that Fiji's rapidly rising HIV infections could spread across the Pacific if urgent action is not taken. Audio
Alarming gaps in measles vaccination among Pacific
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned Aotearoa to urgently close the "alarming" gaps in measles immunisation, particularly among Maori and Pacific communities. Audio
Family Court releases 'eccentric' retired surgeon from compulsory mental healthcare
A retired doctor who spent $40,000 promoting a plan to end the war in Ukraine has been released from compulsory treatment after a Family Court ruled he was not a danger to himself or others.
Hundreds of close measles contacts identified at Wellington schools
Ten known cases of measles now exist in New Zealand, with new cases at Wellington College and Wellington Girls' College.
Samoa urges measles vaccinations for children under 2yo
The Samoan government is urging parents and caregivers to get children immunised against measles amid reports of increasing measles cases in New Zealand and Australia.
Hospitals, clinics not equipped for measles outbreak - GP
Immunisation Advisory Centre senior adviser Mamaeroa David warns waiting times at hospitals are 3-4 weeks.
Warning: Toxic Taranaki shellfish may cause paralysis, death
New Zealand Food Safety has warned against gathering shellfish along the Taranaki coast after dangerous paralytic shellfish toxins were detected.
These little boots are made for walking - the whole of NZ
Seven years old at the time she walked the entire Te Araroa trail, Emilie Bruce, along with mum Victoria, did the 3-thousand-kilometre walk from Cape Reinga to Bluff over six months. Audio
Grieving mum said Oranga Tamariki took 'any survival chance' away from her son
The mother said her son complained of worsening back pain for nearly two years while in state care. He was later diagnosed with cancer and died.
WHO warned New Zealand of measles immunisation gap
Latest stats show 72 percent of Māori under-fives are vaccinated, compared to 82 percent for the whole population.
Groundbreaking coma research with Dr. Sean Pauzauskie
For centuries, it was believed people in comas could not think or understand but now with new technology, we know this is not always true. Audio
Can our hospitals cope with a measles outbreak?
Health officials working on contact tracing measles patients have now identified patient zero on the Cook Strait ferry crossing. Audio
Contact tracers find first case of measles on Cook Strait ferry
New Zealanders are being warned to make sure they're immunised against measles if they're travelling off shore with active outbreaks in a number of countries and a rising number of cases here. Four… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 24 October 2025
A state of emergency has been declared in Southland after yesterday's horrific storm - another remains in place for Canterbury; Many of New Zealand's roads have been impacted by recent weather; Health… Audio
The NZ doctor providing rare fertility-saving help
Imagine being told, as a teenager, that the treatment that could save your life might also take away your chance to ever have children. Well, there's one doctor in New Zealand providing a rare… Audio
Health officials fearing worst as measles cases rise
Health officials are fearing the worst as a Cook strait ferry sailing has been identified as a high risk exposure event for measles. Vicky Chan, a pharmacist at Pakuranga Unichem spoke to Charlotte… Audio
