Health
School goes against measles advice as more cases confirmed
A Wellington school is going against official advice telling some students to stay at home while their measles vacination status is confirmed after an infected person was at a prize giving. Meanwhile… Audio
Parents hope toddler can access life extending treatment as Pharmac considers broader funding
The parents of an Auckland toddler say they're living in hope their wee boy will soon have access to a "miracle" life-extending treatment for his cystic fibrosis. Pharmac currently funds the drug… Audio
Pharmac could trim list of medicines awaiting funding
There are more than 120 drugs currently being considered, and many have been there for a number of years. Audio
School clashes with officials over handling of measles outbreak
At least one school is clashing with officials over how to handle the current measles outbreak, as three of the country's largest secondary schools confirm cases of the highly-contagious disease… Audio
Calls for greater transparency about how Pharmac prioritises medicines
There are calls for greater transparency about how Pharmac prioritises medicines on what is effectively a wait list for funding as it considers culling that list. If the proposal goes ahead the… Audio
Patient left with brain damage after too many opioids
The 46-year-old woman went to Middlemore Hospital's busy emergency department experiencing pain.
Wellington school ignores ministry advice, tells students to stay home over measles
The school have put classes online for years 9, 10 and 11. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 3 November 2025
In today's episode, Three of the country's largest secondary schools are now affected by the measles outbreak, with 17 known cases so far nationwide; Consumer advocates are warning not to let the lure… Audio
Seventeen confirmed cases of measles nationwide
Three of the country's largest secondary schools are now affected by the measles outbreak, with 17 known cases so far nationwide. Health Correspondent Ruth Hill and Associate Professor Mark Thomas… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 3 November
On today's episode, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon joins us for his weekly chat; The number of known measles cases in the country has climbed to 17, with new cases confirmed in Wellington and… Audio
Rethinking autism: Should the spectrum be split?
Up to 150,000 New Zealanders have autism, but there's a huge range in how it impacts people - some think it's time the spectrum be divided.
Aortic dissection survivor urges rapid CT scans
10 years ago, Auckland-resident Peter Fleming survived an aortic dissection, a rare but deadly tear in the body's main artery. The condition is often fatal, is missed in more than 50% of cases and 90%… Audio
Another confirmed measles case takes national total to 17
The latest Auckland case is linked to a previous overseas-acquired case, Health NZ says. Audio
ACC funding cut puts Wellington Depression Trust at risk
Nearly two years after the Minister for mental health opened the Depression Recovery Trust's Wellington treatment centre, it's on the brink of closing down. ACC recently stopped funding for clients… Audio
Experts warn new hospital beds need safe staffing
Health experts say increased capacity has to be met with safe staffing, after the Government announced 140 additional beds at hospitals across the country yesterday. Finn Blackwell has more. Audio
NZ measles cases rise to 17 as new infections confirmed
The number of known measles cases in the country has climbed to 17, with new cases confirmed in Wellington and Auckland over the weekend. Health NZ's executive national director Dr Nick Chamberlain… Audio
'Desperate': The only city without urgent or after-hours care
Residents and the mayor are urging Health NZ to act, saying families are struggling to get basic medical help locally. Audio
Wellington school event at centre of measles contact tracing
A Wellington principal says she was following Health New Zealand advice when she gave the green light to a prize-giving ceremony now at the centre of a measles contact-tracing operation. Julia… Audio
No urgent care leaves Upper Hutt families in crisis
Upper Hutt residents say their children are ending up in emergency departments to get basic medications like antibiotics and asthma inhalers, because they don't have access to a local urgent care or… Audio
'Rapid-build' new wards need safe staffing - doctors
"It's good, it's a first step, and more will need to be done," say doctors of the government's plan for 140 more beds at hospitals across the country.
