Health
Manawatu mental health system in 2014 slammed by coroner
A coroner has slammed Palmerston North's mental health system - 11 years after the death of Shaun Gray. Our reporter who's been following this story is Jimmy Ellingham. Audio
School lunches firm Libelle owes more than $14m to nearly 250 creditors
Libelle Group was contracted by Compass to deliver 125,000 meals a day as part of the Ka Ora, Ka Ako programme.
Dental treatment for prisoners needs to improve, advocates say
Prisoners must request services and are only seen in emergency circumstances. Audio
Corrections dental check up system not good enough - advocates
The system for dental check ups in Corrections facilities isn't like going to your local once a year. Prisoners must request services and are only seen in emergency circumstances. A dentist who's been… Audio
Funding for Nurse Practitioners Transition Programme comes to end
Nurse practitioners are highly-qualified nurses who could diagnose illnesses, prescribe medicine, make referrals to specialist care, and in some areas helped with gaps left by the shortage of GPs.
Programme supporting nurse practitioners dumped
A programme to support nurse practitioners in their first year of employment has been dumped, despite it being described as the difference between some staying in the profession and walking away. The… Audio
Kiwi Gene therapy scientist's warning over GMO bill
A New Zealand scientist who works on gene therapies to treat human diseases - is sounding a warning over the loosening of our laws on genetic modification. Audio
GP practising again after admitting to sex with vulnerable patient
Salil Elias lied to the Medical Council about having sex with the woman, only later admitting it after DNA testing.
Doctor shortages: Plans for on the job training puts more pressure on GPs
Doctors are warning that giving GPs the task of doing more on-the-job training for new graduates and foreign-trained medics will load more pressure on primary care. Audio
Vatican releases first image of Pope Francis in hospital
The Vatican has released the first image of Pope Francis since he was admitted to hospital a month ago. Italian correspondent Seema Gupta spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
If Dame Linda Partridge Knows How To Defy Aging
The secret to living well for longer is one geneticist Dame Linda Partridge has been trying to uncover for much of her career. In this episode of Kim Hill Wants To Know, she talks with Kim about the… Audio
The work of genetic counsellors
There are only a few dozen genetic counsellors like Sally Jackson working in New Zealand, and currently no local training programmes, meaning Kiwis have to train abroad or study remotely. Audio
New digital health service must have right information system - GP
A Christchurch GP says clinicians at the new 24/7 digital service for medical appointments will be flying blind if they do not have the right information system backing them up. Audio
Lunch that burnt student heated in package not meant for commercial use
The food safety authority says it was meant for domestic use.
Lost paperwork delays cancer patient's diagnosis by months
And in a second case, a woman died following delays to surgery.
Gene Technology Bill debated
Hearings are underway on the government's Gene Technology Bill, which overhauls the regulatory regime governing the use of gene technology. Audio
GP academic warns of possible risk to patients and doctors in new nationwide telehealth service
GP academic warns of possible risk to patients and doctors in new nationwide telehealth service. Audio
Vatican releases first photo of Pope Francis in hospital
The pope has not been seen in public since he was admitted to hospital on 14 February with a severe respiratory infection.
Fluoridation stand-off: Councillors to meet today
Whangārei councillors are meeting later today to discuss their fluoridation stand-off with the Health Ministry.
Young stroke survivors need better support - advocates
Nearly a third of the thousands of New Zealanders who suffer strokes every year are aged under 65 - and support for younger patients is limited.
