Health
Norwegian cheese company funds OCD treatment in NZ
The intensive, four-day, 'circuit-breaker' type treatment for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is having phenomenal results internationally. Audio
Secrecy over private hospital contracts draws fire
The public deserve answers says a hospital trust chair says, as Health NZ refuses to say how much it's paying. Audio
Norwegian cheese charity funds OCD treatment programme
A "circuit-breaker"-type treatment for obsessive compulsive disorder - which is having impressive results internationally - will soon be available in this country. Ruth Hill explains. Audio
Health NZ won't say how much it's paying for elective surgeries in private hospitals
Health New Zealand will not say how much it's paying private hospitals to carry out elective surgeries under a new national contract. Investigative reporter Anusha Bradley spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
How to hold your breath for half an hour
New Zealand world-leading freediver Kathryn Nevatt joins Emile Donovan to share some top tips for holding one's breath Audio
Caution urged for residents taking free firewood
The public have been encouraged to help themselves to debris firewood, provided they collect it safely.
Newborn died after serious symptoms missed - report
A baby that died of sepsis received appropriate care despite missed opportunities by clinicians, an investigation concluded.
Pharmacist failed to consult GP three times before man's fatal brain bleed
When a man who was on blood thinners started getting worsening headaches and nausea, his wife began to worry.
Is it just us, or is everyone sick right now?
We don't know about you, but everywhere we look at the moment there is sickness. Audio
Staff shortage leaves more kids needing emergency dental treatment
"By the time they come to us they've got toothache, or abscesses... they're in pain by the time they come to us." Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 25 August 2025
In today's episode, house prices remain stuck despite lower interest rates giving first-home buyers a win, while leaving property owners gnashing their teeth; Thousands of people are opting to pay for… Audio
Bowel Cancer NZ on long wait times for colonoscopies
Thousands of people are opting to pay for their own colonoscopies as wait times blow out on the public system. Bowel Cancer NZ's medical advisor and surgeon Dr Frank Frizelle spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Westport dentist on lack of dental services in town
Last week we brought you the story of Westport's search for a dentist, and area with10,000 people currently served by just one dental surgeon. Kawatiri Health Dental Clinic's Leanne Coleman spoke to… Audio
Woman overdoses on fentanyl after pharmacy error
The pharmacy involved has called the incident a 'mistake' that was the result of 'human error'. Audio
Woman given six times prescribed dose of fentanyl at pharmacy
A woman overdosed after she was given six times the prescribed dose of a fentanyl patch by her pharmacy. National Crime Correspondent Sam Sherwood spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Mum battles red tape to get help for child with OCD
A child who spent months in a psychiatric hospital with a severe obsessive compulsive disorder was sent home and offered just an hour of therapy a week. Ruth Hill reports. Audio
How a forensic pathologist deals with death: 'It's their chance to tell us their story'
"A lot of people envision us in dimly lit, creepy mortuaries" - a forensic pathologist in Christchurch says many people have misconceptions about her job.
Thousands going private due to long colonoscopy waitlists
Bowel cancer is New Zealand's second-highest cause of cancer deaths, responsible for around 1200 deaths a year. Colonoscopies are one way to catch the disease early. In Depth data reporter Farah… Audio
Mum battles red tape to get help for child with OCD
A child who spent months in a psychiatric hospital for severe obsessive compulsive disorder was sent home with just one hour of therapy a week.
Ali Hill: The Nutrition Edition
This week we discuss how cooling rice or pasta after cooking can help make them healthier and the rise of the matcha trend. Audio
