Health
Carolyn Cooper says govt has no plan for ageing population
The departing Aged Care Commissioner says the government does not have a proper plan for the health of our ageing population. Audio
Huge unmet demand for hearing treatment
New research out today finds half a million people each year are not getting treatment for hearing conditions. Audio
Is peeing 'just in case' bad for you?
Do you go to the toilet when you don't really need to? Are you always telling the kids to pee before you head out?
Coroner recommends life jackets be mandatory for rock fishers
A coroner is recommending life jackets be made mandatory for anyone rock fishing. Water Safety New Zealand's Gavin Walker spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Strong links between serious health conditions and violence or abuse - study
The study found men and women who experienced violence were more likely to be hospitalised for a range of reasons - including cancer, respiratory illness, and nervous system and digestive disorders.
Calls for Rental Warrent of Fitness for Dunedin student flats
There are calls for a Rental Warrant of Fitness to ensure student flats in North Dunedin are actually complying with Healthy Homes Standards. Since July 1, the standards set out minimum requirements… Audio
Kids need to floss, too - but how do you get them to do it?
A few tricks can do a lot to help boost motivation.
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
