Health
Northland mayor says recent gun attacks legacy of neglect and deprivation
A trend of drug-related gun violence against police cannot be addressed without also confronting decades of social neglect in Northland, one of its mayors says.
Covid-19: Pakistan cricketer NZ's only new case today
A Pakistan cricket squad member is the only new case of Covid-19 in managed isolation, the Ministry of Health says.
'Measured, methodical and motivational manner' - Bloomfield awarded honour
Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield has been awarded the New Zealand Medical Association's highest accolade.
Pure fruit juice health rating to look at natural sugar content
Pure fruit juice is having its health rating slashed putting it on the same or an even lower level than diet coke.
Collins on why National opposes drug check law and climate emergency
National Party leader Judith Collins says declaring a climate emergency can mislead people, and a law allowing drug checks at festivals over summer is only providing a false sense of security. Audio
Public researcher calling for online alcohol sales overhaul
A public health researcher is calling for an urgent overhaul in the way alcohol is sold online.
New research shows that online alcohol delivery services used during the Covid-19 lockdown in March… Audio
Health rating of pure fruit juice slashed
Pure fruit juice is having its health rating squeezed - putting it on the same, or even lower level, than diet coke.
Most New Zealand juices without any added sugar receive an automatic rating of… Audio
Lower South Island jobseeker numbers up more than 50 percent
Covid-19 has caused economic pain throughout the country, but nowhere more than the lower South Island where the numbers on the dole have increased more than 50 percent since February.
Unsurprisingly… Audio
Pandemic at its worst since Covid-19 entered the US - Fauci
America's coronavirus curve is steep and it keeps climbing.
The pandemic is the worst its been since Covid-19 first entered the United States, according to the country's top infectious disease… Audio
NZ in a 'child poverty emergency' - Children's Commissioner
Bold action is being urged to prevent Covid-19 making life even tougher for children living in deprivation.
Income and hardship data in the latest Child Poverty Monitor out today show the country was… Audio
Two new buildings for mental health services in Christchurch
A mental health advocate is astonished that it's taken nearly a decade to build two new buildings for mental health services in Christchurch. The 81.8 million dollar project will provide facilities… Audio
Calls for a trans-Tasman travel bubble to start now
A leading New Zealand epidemiologist at Melbourne University says it is now safe for trans-Tasman quarantine free travel to open up. Audio
Law for drug checks at summer festivals to be passed
Minister of Health Andrew Little says this is a temporary solution as the festival season approaches, and while longer-term regulations are developed next year.
Babies had to be isolated after 'superbug' hit Waikato newborn unit
Four newborn babies and four of their caregivers developed symptoms of a superbug in a hospital neonatal unit, following an outbreak that affected 24 babies, 12 mothers and some staff.
'Grim' report released on state of NZ kids' health
An attempt to capture the current health of children has highlighted a grim picture of rising dental disease, skin infections and breathing problems.
Cure Kids, who today release their first annual… Audio
Only 4000 out of 300,000 vaccinated after measles campaign
A campaign to vaccinate hundreds of thousands of young people who make the country vulnerable to another measles outbreak has managed to immunise just 4000.
Around 300,000 people aged between 15 and… Audio
US firm Moderna seeking emergency authorisation for vaccine
US and EU authorisation is being pushed for after the vaccine was found 94 percent effective, with an efficacy rate consistent across age, race and ethnicity.
Immunisations expert warns of measles resurgence
An immunisation expert is warning measles is just one plane trip away from an ugly resurgence here if the country doesn't get more young people vaccinated.
The campaign to vaccinate the hundreds of… Audio
'Grim' report released on state of NZ kids' health
An attempt to capture the current health of children has highlighted a grim picture of rising dental disease, skin infections and breathing problems.
Measles vaccination drive stalling amid pandemic response
Four months after its launch, a campaign to vaccinate hundreds of thousands of young adults against the measles has barely made inroads.