Health
NZ's 'major but invisible' health risk
A public health expert says polluted air is costing the country about a billion dollars each year in healthcare costs and decreased productivity.
Why are attention spans dropping?
Barbara J Sahakian is Professor of Clinical Neuropsychology at the University of Cambridge, and she joins Emile Donovan. Audio
Keeping you on your toes: Podiatrist Simon Wheeler
Kathryn talks with Christchurch podiatrist Simon Wheeler about toes and how to take care of them. Audio
Call for research on quality, suitability of telehealth service
It comes as the government hails almost 20,000 users in the service's first two months. Audio
Should I exercise if I’m still sore from last time?
Exercising with stiff, achy muscles won't hurt you, but you probably won't be able to lift as much or run as fast.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 10 September 2025
In today's episode, we have our weekly political panel; New Zealand First minister Shane Jones wants his party to consider re-nationalising the gentailers; Israel has carried out a strike on senior… Audio
ExerciseNZ tackling inactivity with cheap gym memberships
An organisation that aims to get more New Zealanders exercising says a new initiative to make fitness more affordable could save the country billions in health costs. ExerciseNZ chief executive… Audio
Thousands take up govt funded virtual GP appointments
Thousands of people are taking up government funded virtual GP appointments - but there are concerns patients will miss out on continuity of care. General Practice NZ chairperson Dr Bryan Betty spoke… Audio
NZ Rugby failed to acknowledge CTE cause, All Black's wife says
Tutekawa Wyllie suffers from CTE, caused by numerous head knocks while playing rugby. But his wife says NZ Rugby had never acknowledged that was the case. Audio
Call for NZ Rugby to acknowledge former All Black's life-changing disease
The wife of a former All Black and NZ Māori player, Tutekawaka Wyllie, who is suffering from a brain disease caused by the game has said it is hurtful that they have never heard from NZ Rugby… Audio
81 year old fitness instructor keeping a bounce in her step
At the age of 81 years old a Christchurch fitness instructor is showing that exercise really is vital to keeping the bounce in your step. Each week Paula Barrett leads three fitness classes at… Audio
Who should be allowed access to your wastewater?
Many people may flush and forget but excrament can be mined for a lot of information about your health and habits, and the question is - who should get access to what you discarded? Doctoral candidate… Audio
Watch: Milford Sound avalanche set off by explosives
Specialist teams are working with NZTA to reduce risks of avalanches in the area. Video
Feature interview: Making menopause easier
Night sweats, insomnia, brain fog and unexplainable rage; these symptoms came out of nowhere for science writer Amy Alkon. And when she sought help, she was shocked by how little her doctor had to… Audio
Hospice, Plunket nurses feel 'betrayed' over pay equity
They say there's no guarantee the government will release funding for hospices, even if the new pay equity claims are successful. Audio
Plunket nurse on pay equity claim filed by NZNO
The first of two Pay Equity claims under the government's new stricter regime have been filed on Tuesday by the Nurses Organisation. Plunket nurse and Nurses Organisation delegate Hannah Cook spoke to… Audio
Hospice and Plunket nurses fear they will never see pay equity money if successful with new claim
Nurses working for hospices and Plunket fear that even if they succeed in their new pay equity claims, they may never see the money. Ruth Hill reports. Audio
High rates of mental health conditions in Christchurch's Muslim community
A new study aims to understand the ongoing impacts of the terrorist attack on the Muslim community.
What happens if I eat too much protein?
For most of us, there is no benefit in consuming protein above the recommended level.
Senior doctors to go on strike
Senior doctors have voted to strike for 48 hours later this month, despite pleas from the Health Minister not to. Last week Simeon Brown asked Te Whatu Ora and the doctor's union to go into binding… Audio
