Health
Hawke's Bay DHB head shifts to troubled Waikato board
Hawke's Bay DHB's chief executive Kevin Snee has resigned to take up the same, long-vacant position at Waikato DHB.
Measles cases hit 215 across New Zealand
More than 200 cases of measles have been confirmed in New Zealand since the start of this year, with the majority in Auckland, according to the latest figures.
Hamilton councillor unaware hospital buildings without WOFs
A Hamilton city councillor says he's trying to find out if the council has been giving too much leeway to building owners who can't get a warrant of fitness.
Private healthcare co hopes to expand treatment options
Private hospital operator Acurity is looking to broaden the range of medical services it offers. Audio
What do we really do while we're sleeping?
Our feature guest this morning is neuroscientist Dr Guy Leschziner who's written a fascinating book about what we do while we're sleeping - it's called the Nocturnal Brain, and covers everything from… Audio
Cancer care battle: 'The lack of prevention in NZ is not good enough'
A Southland father with terminal bowel cancer hopes to trigger a citizens-initiated referendum to reform cancer care in New Zealand.
Terminal cancer patient fights for healthcare reform
A Southland man with stage four terminal bowel cancer is going in to battle with the government.
A 38-year-old father of two, Blair Vining, knows his campaign for cancer care reform won't save his… Audio
Life or Death under Pharmac - Part Three
Everyday this week we're sharing the stories of New Zealanders who've found themselves campaigning for life-saving medications, in the hopes Pharmac will fund it. Many of them say they wouldn't have… Video, Audio
Road users gutted at safety improvements delay on SH58
Road users are pleading with the Transport Agency to fast-track safety improvements on a State Highway described by the AA as "the most dangerous in the Wellington region." Audio
More than 400 injured and sick animals sent to meat works
Hundreds of cows, calves and sheep are being sent to meat works in an injured, diseased or pregnant state, violating new animal welfare rules and prompting instant fines. Nita Blake-Persen reports. Video, Audio
Are liquor bans the best way to address binge drinking?
Wellington has added Kilbirnie to a long list of areas in the capital with liquor bans in force. But is there a better way to curb harmful drinking? Alcohol policy expert Sally Casswell joins us with… Audio
Terrence Forrester: sugar tax, malnutrition and weight loss
Professor of Experimental Medicine Terrence Forrester speaks with Kathryn Ryan about imposing a sugar tax in his home country of Jamaica, and how early malnutrition affects health later in life. Audio
Firestopping woes at multiple Hamilton hospital buildings
Major hospital buildings in Hamilton, including the child and women's health centre, do not have warrants of fitness because they are not up to scratch for fire protection.
Former Egypt president Morsi dies after courtroom fainting
Egypt's first democratically-elected president Mohamed Morsi has died after fainting in a courtroom.
Mr Morsi was facing espionage charges and had a long history of health issues including diabetes… Audio
Life or Death under Pharmac - Part Two
Life or death under Pharmac. For many New Zealanders that's the reality they're confronted with everyday. Yesterday we began part one of a week-long series hearing stories from people who are… Video, Audio
Poor resthome care likely contributed to woman's death - commissioner
The Health and Disability Commissioner has found poor care at a resthome probably contributed to an elderly woman's death.
Auckland panel beaters damaged by fire
A fire at an Auckland panel beaters, which has destroyed parts of the building, is thought to have started inside part of the workshop. Audio
Support for import ban on unsafe cars
A proposal to ban some used car models from being imported into New Zealand is being welcomed by the Motor Industry Association, which says Japan's scraps are being sent here for waste disposal. Audio
Auckland measles cases rise to 115
The number of measles cases in Auckland has risen by seven since Friday, and now stands at 115.
$128m boost to support mental health of offenders
The government has announced that mental health and addiction services for offenders will receive a $128.3 million boost.