Health
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 1st September 2025
In today's episode, Health New Zealand says cuts to graduate nurses' working hours and on-the-job training, will not mean worse outcomes for patients; The government is hoping loans of up to $30… Audio
Health NZ on cuts to graduate nurses working hours
Health New Zealand says cuts to graduate nurses' working hours and on-the-job training, will not mean worse outcomes for patients. Health New Zealand spokesperson Nadine Gray spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Knee trouble? Our expert explains how to keep yours moving
Orthopaedic Surgeon,Dr Simon Young, on how your knees work and to look after them Audio
NZ's shift to more private healthcare will likely raise costs and reduce quality
Analysis: Studies show public healthcare is more likely to lead to better health outcomes, and diverting public funds to private healthcare erodes the quality of public care.
White couple give birth to biracial baby in Brisbane sperm mix-up
A biracial baby was born to a white couple in Brisbane in an IVF mix-up that Australia's biggest fertility company kept secret for 11 years.
Document reveals HNZ to employ more graduate nurses part time, cut training
Health NZ says it is about creating more "flexible" job options - but the country's biggest nurses' union accuses it of cost-cutting and "gaming the numbers". Audio
Health NZ to employ more graduate nurses on part-time hours
A leaked document reveals Health NZ is planning to employ more graduate nurses on part-time hours and cut the amount of on-the-job training they receive. Ruth Hill reports. Audio
Overseas holiday or the dentist? Many Kiwis juggling costs
A new car, an overseas holiday, or just a trip down the road, to the local dentist, a list of luxuries many can no longer afford. Reporter Lauren Crimp has more. Audio
Oyster farmers north of Auckland to meet with Fisheries Minister Shane Jones
Oyster farmers north of Auckland are hoping a meeting with Fisheries Minister Shane Jones might mean a step towards saving their local industry. Oyster farmer Dave Morgan spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Can powders really boost your fruit and veg intake?
How many servings of fruit and vegetables have you eaten today? Would a special drink really get you closer to your daily intake?
'We are losing almost three New Zealanders every week to preventable overdose'
The current system is woefully ill-equipped and underfunded to both prevent and respond to harm, Drug Foundation executive director says.
Common heart attack drug doesn't work, may raise women's risk of death - study
The gold standard drug treatment for heart attacks, beta-blockers, is ineffective for many and may increase the risk of death and disability in certain women.
Ali Hill: The Nutrition Edition
This week we discuss ginger, whether eating meat is as bad for you, and whether cheese and yogurt are as good for our bones as milk. Audio
What happens to the size of our brains as we age?
Current theories assume our brain gets smaller as we age, but researchers have found some parts of the brain get bigger. Audio
Salads, coleslaws recalled due to presence of metal
The salads were sold at a range of supermarkets.
Teaching teens and schools about concussion
To help teenagers and schools better cope with concussion, a group of researchers has developed a framework they hope will educate and encourage more reporting. Audio
I’m a woman approaching midlife - do I need to get my hormones checked?
Social media ads are urging postmenopausal women to get their hormone levels checked, but this doesn't determine whether or not you might benefit from treatment.
Wānaka's $300 million private surgical hospital gets green light
Council granted consent for the five-level hospital as part of a health precinct, bypassing a public hearing.
'Poo pill' can significantly improve health, study shows
A study of 87 obese adolescents found four years after a 'faecal transfer', their risk of diabetes and heart disease fell.
Warnings Kiwis risk going blind from easily treated condition
Eye specialists say some Kiwis are at risk of going blind, because they're not getting access to the care they need to treat one of the most common causes of vision loss. Audio
