Health
Father urges govt to fund cystic fibrosis treatment
The father of a child living with cystic fibrosis is shining the light on the need for expensive medicines targeting rare diseases to be government funded.
Anti-smoking campaigner defends funding from tobacco giant
A finalist for New Zealander of the Year for her work with Maori smokers is facing being shut out of the public health system because her research is funded by tobacco giant Philip Morris. Yesterday… Audio
DHBs gain in talks with doctors' unions bringing 'many positive changes'
District health boards have thanked senior doctors for their efforts in public hospitals during months of turbulence and industrial action in hospitals.
Will ban on smoking in cars with kids really help?
A public health academic has told a parliamentary committee that plans to fine parents for smoking in a car with children will be a waste of time, if protecting kids is the end game.
The health… Audio
Marshall Islands State of Emergency to tackle dengue outbreak
A dengue fever outbreak has struck the Marshall Islands this month with the island of Ebeye in Kwajalein Atoll particularly hard hit. Audio
DHB worries census data will reduce funding to deprived area
A district health board in one of the country's poorest areas is determined to retain the funding it needs in the face of serious problems with the latest census.
Car smoking fines a punitive waste of time - health academic
A public health academic has told the Health Select Committee plans to fine parents for smoking in a car with children will be a waste of time and won't protect children.
Experts divided on dieting app aimed at obese children
A new dieting app that aims to curb childhood obesity is attracting controversy from health experts, with some warning it's a wolf in sheep's clothing.
GPs 'reluctant' to refer for colonoscopies at Dunedin Hospital
Doctors are reluctant to refer potential bowel cancer patients to the trouble-plagued Dunedin Hospital gastroenterology department in fear a colonoscopy request will be declined, a local GP says.
DHB concerned it will lose funding after census debacle
A district health board in one of the country's poorest areas is determined to retain the funding it needs in the face of serious problems with the latest Census. DHBs around the country are worried… Audio
The $5 Pizza of Happiness
Billy T Award-winning comedian Cori Gonzalez-Macuer talks to host James Nokise about being famous, being broke and being honest about your pain. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio
New Zealand on brink of losing its measle-free status
A vaccine expert says the government needs to act now to stop New Zealand losing its measles-free status. According to the World Health Organisation New Zealand eliminated measles in 2017. That status… Audio
Tugging on heartstrings to open the purse strings
Heartbreaking stories of cancer sufferers who need expensive and unfunded drugs abound. But some of those stories are helped into the spotlight by the drug companies that will also benefit. Audio
Urgent measles advice sought after 100 new cases confirmed in past week
The Associate Health Minister Julie Anne Genter has asked her ministry for urgent advice on how to tackle the measles outbreak.
Revisiting how to reduce alcohol harm
The Panel revisits the issue of alcohol harm - and whether increasing the price of alcohol will help to reduce it. Today we're joined by the chief executive of Spirits NZ, Robert Brewer. Audio
Nurses call out 'undemocratic' attempt to oust president
A group of nurses and union delegates are accusing the union of anti-democratic behaviour in a public letter they've put out today.
Potential link between gut bacteria and ADHD
A study published today has found an association between gut bacteria and ADHD. It's a small study and still early days for the field, but it's an exciting development! Audio
Tough love in addiction treatment
Drug addiction, legislation and dealing with the harm addiction can cause communities is a big issue in Aoteaora. What works in rehabilitation and can strictness be the most loving approach? Audio
Cancer research: Universities join forces to study prevention, inequities
Otago, Massey and Victoria universities are joining forces on cancer research, focusing on prevention and support and inequities between Māori and non-Māori. Audio
Cancer Society donates $2m to research project
The Cancer Society is donating $2 million to fund a new research project that will focus on cancer prevention and support. Otago University, Massey University and Victoria University will join forces… Audio