Health
Feature interview: Why is Gen Z having less sex?
While that might not sound bad, the reason why and the fallout can be. One in four adult Gen Zers hasn't had sex, and Carter Sherman says the loss of intimacy is fueling loneliness, anxiety, and porn… Audio
Pasifika, Māori dying a decade earlier from heart disease, new report finds
University of Auckland professor Sir Collin Tukuitonga says the problem will only get worse amid a shortage in targeted resourcing.
The Auckland Uni student's plans to help dementia research
People over sixty are wanted to hang out with a tiny robot called iRobi. University of Auckland Master of Robotics and Automation Engineering student Zahra Ally is developing a new game, and she needs… Audio
Wellington Hospital birthing suite short-staffed 70% of time
But Health NZ says 'there's definitely light at the end of the tunnel' and next year should be different.
Māori kura in Christchurch waits a decade for permanent site
Leaks, mould, and sewage are some of the issues a Māori school in Christchurch is dealing with almost daily, as it waits for a permanent site a decade after opening. In-Depth Journalist Ella Stewart… Audio
How to tell if you have a ‘dopamine deficit’ and what you can do to reset
Maybe you'd like to spend time on hobbies or hang out with friends, but nothing feels as exciting as it used to - so you squander another hour on social media.
Youth vaping: Helping or harmful?
Our youth vaping rates are among the highest in the world. How did we get here, and what might the long-term impacts be?
Feeding A Crowd
How do you feed a lot of people for not much money? Who better to ask than the folk at The Bowling Club, a Dunedin community eatery that serves up 700 low-cost meals every day. They've got cheap bulk… Audio
Man dies after uncredentialled doctors perform brain surgery
Aged Care Commissioner Carolyn Cooper found poor systems at Health New Zealand Southern led to the dangerous situation.
Multiple failures by medical staff led to toddler's death from sepsis
The 23-month-old boy had a temperature of 39.9 degrees when he arrived at hospital.
Feature interview: "Genetics are not destiny"
Everyone wants to live a long life, but no one wants to get old. Just over 15 years ago, cardiologist Dr Eric Topol went looking for genetic reasons why some people are able age into their 80's… Audio
Some of New Zealand's Asian communities are struggling
More than half of Asian New Zealanders are at risk of depression, with young adults, women, Koreans, and Indians disproportionately affected. Audio
Nurses start next round of industrial action
Nurses have begun a new round of industrial action as they push for better staffing levels.
Antibiotics likely fuelled the rise of a 'superbug' in NZ
Once considered mainly a hospital problem, methicillin-resistant infections are now common in the community.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 18 August 2025
In today's episode, there's been a chorus of voices calling for the government to take action to help pull Auckland out of its economic slump; New Zealand Police are facing stiff competition across… Audio
Can I eat instant noodles every day?
While instant noodles offer comfort, their nutritional value has room for improvement. But you can upgrade them.
Bindi Irwin sparks endometriosis conversation after sharing struggle
It took 13 years, 51 endometriosis lesions, a cyst, two surgeries and a hernia before she was able to start healing.
Can you actually get a sick note from a pharmacy?
Ten pharmacists RNZ called said no, chemists can not give sick notes to customers. But in a statement, the Ministry of Health said actually yes, they can.
Patients 'sitting in pain', treated in corridors
Patients are having to stand while waiting, in what emergency department nurses says is the busiest winter they've seen. Audio
Health NZ on busy winter season for Auckland hospitals
Auckland emergency department nurses say this winter is the busiest they've seen. Health NZ Northern acting deputy chief executive Dr Vanessa Thornton spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
