Health
New research into blood pressure
At least one in five of us have high blood pressure but most of us don't know we have it. Untreated, it can lead to serious problems like stroke, heart attack and kidney failure. Which makes a new… Audio
More than 30,000 nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants strike
More than 30,000 midwives, nurses and healthcare assistants have walked off the job on Tuesday, in what is the first of two full-day strikes happening right around Aotearoa this week. Reporter Bill… Audio
More than 36,000 nurses walk off the job
A estimated 2250 procedures, 3600 first specialist appointments and 8000 follow-ups will be postponed due to the strike, Health NZ says. Audio
Health NZ on nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants strike
Thirty-six-thousand nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants have walked off the job on Tuesday morning, as they strike for better staffing levels. Health NZ chief clinical officer Dr Richard… Audio
Nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants to strike
Thirty-six-thousand Nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants are striking on Tuesday and again on Thursday in a push for what they say are safer staffing numbers. Nurses Organisation President Anne… Audio
Inspectors okay handling of fertiliser plant's asbestos scare
Workers were processing dunite rock when they found asbestos fibres in it.
Teen waits for life-saving heart transplant after losing uncles to same condition
The mother of a Christchurch teenager says she is scared of losing her son to the same condition that killed her two brothers. Audio
Health NZ acted unlawfully in witholding staffing data, Ombudsman finds
Health NZ initially said it needed more time to collate the data, but after four months declined the data request entirely.
Christchurch teen awaiting life-saving heart transplant
A Christchurch teenager is being forced to put his life on hold as he awaits a life-saving heart transplant. Shade Beardsall has hyper-trophic cardio-myopathy which causes the heart to grow thicker… Audio
Woman dies after breathing tube inserted into food pipe
It took 17 minutes before the mistake was uncovered and undone during an operation.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 1st September 2025
In today's episode, Health New Zealand says cuts to graduate nurses' working hours and on-the-job training, will not mean worse outcomes for patients; The government is hoping loans of up to $30… Audio
Health NZ on cuts to graduate nurses working hours
Health New Zealand says cuts to graduate nurses' working hours and on-the-job training, will not mean worse outcomes for patients. Health New Zealand spokesperson Nadine Gray spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Knee trouble? Our expert explains how to keep yours moving
Orthopaedic Surgeon,Dr Simon Young, on how your knees work and to look after them Audio
NZ's shift to more private healthcare will likely raise costs and reduce quality
Analysis: Studies show public healthcare is more likely to lead to better health outcomes, and diverting public funds to private healthcare erodes the quality of public care.
White couple give birth to biracial baby in Brisbane sperm mix-up
A biracial baby was born to a white couple in Brisbane in an IVF mix-up that Australia's biggest fertility company kept secret for 11 years.
Document reveals HNZ to employ more graduate nurses part time, cut training
Health NZ says it is about creating more "flexible" job options - but the country's biggest nurses' union accuses it of cost-cutting and "gaming the numbers". Audio
Health NZ to employ more graduate nurses on part-time hours
A leaked document reveals Health NZ is planning to employ more graduate nurses on part-time hours and cut the amount of on-the-job training they receive. Ruth Hill reports. Audio
Overseas holiday or the dentist? Many Kiwis juggling costs
A new car, an overseas holiday, or just a trip down the road, to the local dentist, a list of luxuries many can no longer afford. Reporter Lauren Crimp has more. Audio
Oyster farmers north of Auckland to meet with Fisheries Minister Shane Jones
Oyster farmers north of Auckland are hoping a meeting with Fisheries Minister Shane Jones might mean a step towards saving their local industry. Oyster farmer Dave Morgan spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Can powders really boost your fruit and veg intake?
How many servings of fruit and vegetables have you eaten today? Would a special drink really get you closer to your daily intake?
