Health
Hospital evacuation drills identify time it takes to get patients out
Eight hospital evacuation drills have shown up the time it takes to get patients in beds or those hooked up to machines out.
Everything you need to know about measles
Explainer: Confirmation of a measles case in Auckland has put health authorities on high alert in case of another deadly outbreak.
Auckland ferry crew member has confirmed measles case
People in Auckland who took some Fullers360 sailings last Monday are being asked to monitor for symptoms of measles after a crew member was confirmed as having the virus at the weekend. North Shore… Audio
Vaccine rates putting NZ at risk of measles outbreak - Health NZ
People in Auckland have been asked to check if they could have been exposed after a new measles case was confirmed on Sunday. Audio
One in three NZers have high blood pressure: Heart Foundation
One in three New Zealanders over 30 have high blood pressure - but many of them don't even know it. Reporter Ruth Hill reports. Audio
Blood pressure dangers: 'Go to the doctor if something feels off'
One in three New Zealanders over 30 have high blood pressure - but many of them do not even know it.
Measles case in Auckland traced to ferry worker
A new measles case has been identified in Auckland and it's a crew member working with Fullers 360. Health NZ protection clinical director Dr Susan Jack spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Auckland measles case confirmed to be ferry crew member
The person at the centre of a new measles alert in Auckland is a crew member on a Fullers360 ferry, the company has confirmed.
Lily Catastrophe: using cabaret and comedy to talk about Bottom Surgery
Shiyi Redpath is better known as Lily Catastrophe, a burlesque performer whose debut solo theatre show, Bottom Surgery was a critical hit at this year's New Zealand and Dunedin fringe festivals. Audio
Cinnamon supplements could lead to overconsumption
Warning for people taking cinnamon supplements to check with their GP in case it might interact with prescription medication or other health conditions.
Opulomania: the addiction to buying luxury goods
The founder of a luxury mental health clinic in Switzerland says he's seeing a rise in 'opulomania'- an addiction to buying high-end goods. Audio
New cancer drugs get Pharmac boost
Cancer specialists and patients have welcomed news that three potentially life-saving skin cancer medicines are to be funded.
St John call taker helps deliver baby at home during 111 call
A phone operator who talked a woman through delivering her daughter's baby over the phone has met the family in an emotional get-together.
Altruism: How a simple hot chocolate can change your life
What is altruism? And is there a particular personality type that naturally delivers acts of kindness to others? Award-winning health and science journalist Nicole Karlis looks at the type of people… Audio
Diana Prazac: Going pound for pound with the doubters
Retired Australian professional boxer Diana Prazak stepped into a boxing ring for the first time age 27, having been told she'd never make it, and to forget boxing as a career. Audio
Campbell Walker aka Struthless
Illustrator, best-selling author and mental health advocate Campbell Walker, better known as Struthless, has amassed over 50 million video views where he discusses mental health and creativity - and… Audio
How did Weight Watchers fall into bankruptcy?
From a celebrity-spruiked success to a relic of diet culture - how a changing world of nutrition led to Weight Watchers' bankruptcy.
Feedback sought on proposed Covid-19 medicine changes
Pharmac is seeking public feedback on a proposal to simplify the criteria for people to receive Covid-19 antiviral medicines.
The ethical issues for donor conceived people
A fertility industry conference held in Singapore last weekend has considered some of the ethical issues for donor conceived people. Audio
