Health
Te Whatu Ora can't confirm which hospital departments are safely staffed
Te Whatu Ora has been unable to say which parts of the hospital system are safely staffed, despite saying that was a critical factor in its decision to cut costs.
PM Luxon on removing board at Te Whatu Ora
The Prime Minister says the Government expects the spending it has allocated to the health sector to go further than it currently does. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Labour hits back at govt claims over Te Whatu Ora
Labour's health spokesperson Ayesha Verrall is calling the move to replace Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora's board with a commissioner "political spin". Verrall spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Union says changes to Te Whatu Ora won't help to fix the health system
The head of the union for senior doctors says putting a commissioner in charge of Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand will not help to fix the health system. Association of Senior Medical Specialists… Audio
Immunisation rates down as whooping cough cases surge
Doctors say a surge in whooping cough cases shows how much immunisation rates need to improve. Immunisation Advisory Centre New Zealand senior Maori medical advisor Dr Mae David spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Man's mobility post fall saved after ground breaking operation
A Palmerston North man is recovering after ground-breaking surgery to remove severe blood clots following a fall at work. Jimmy Ellingham has the story. Audio
Local scheme sees rheumatic fever numbers drop in Sth AK
Our local democracy reporter in South Auckland, Torika Tokelau tells about a scheme helping kids stay infection free Audio
Health reform blowout is government's responsibility - Labour
Labour has hit back at the government's accusations its health reforms have been an expensive botch-up withan overspend of $130 million a month.
'Pain worse than labour': Free dental clinic targets māmā
Tai Rāwhiti mothers - some of whom had turned to pliers and alcohol to numb tooth pain - are finding relief at a free dental service. Audio
Health New Zealand's board to be replaced by Commissioner
Health New Zealand's board will be sacked and replaced with a Commissioner. Minister of Health Shane Reti said the agency is currently overspending at an astonishing rate of $130 million per month… Audio
Silt dust from Cyclone Gabrielle a low health risk, scientists find
Residents in places like Esk Valley had worried the dust contained dangerous levels of silica, but a report has found it contains no more than normal garden soil.
Free dental service in Tairawhiti eases cost burden
Liquor up and pull out your infected, painful teeth, or turn up to A and E urgently seeking pain relief to get some sleep. These are the realities facing people in Tairawhiti who can't afford to pay… Audio
'Severe departure' in care of woman in labour - health watchdog
Her baby was born pale and floppy, and later died in the Christchurch NICU.
Covid-19: 2414 new cases, 22 further deaths
There have been 2414 new cases of Covid-19 reported in New Zealand over the week to Sunday, and 22 further deaths attributed to the virus.
Coroner finds four self-inflicted deaths linked to Canadian man
Four New Zealanders have died after buying packages online from murder-accused Kenneth Law.
Cancer diagnosis delayed for several years after false negatives in test results
The patient, who went on to develop more advanced cancer, complained to the Health and Disability Commissioner.
The Garden Room - a documentary about a family's stillborn journey
There's a very special room at Christchurch Women's Hospital, a lot of people aren't aware that it even exists. Audio
Primary health care in NZ is not well
The very public woes of a Lower Hutt GP clinic represent a wider malaise in primary care Audio
Daily harmful noise exposure affecting thousands, study shows
An ongoing study on noise levels has found that up to a quarter of participants were getting potentially harmful noise exposures on a daily basis. Audio
Are fermented foods like kombucha actually good for you?
Experts answer questions around fermented foods and their impact on the body and mind.