Health
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 1 July 2025
In today's episode, the Government announces it will introduce new penalties for those who hurl coward punches, to reflect the gravity of their crime. The weight-loss injection Wegovy, that has the… Audio
Ozempic's sister drug Wegovy hits shelves today
The weight-loss injection Wegovy... that has the same active ingredient as Ozempic... hits shelves in New Zealand today. Auckland University Professor Boyd Swinburn spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
New digital health service launches
The Health Minister says 24/7 primary healthcare is now available to everyone no matter where you live in New Zealand. Health Minister Simeon Brown spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Community support workers among NZ's lowest paid
Carers who look after New Zealand's elderly workers are among the country's lowest-paid employees. Audio
New 24/7 telehealth service comes online
The government's promised 24/7 telehealth service to help people see a GP or a nurse is now available anywhere in the country.
Wegovy makes its NZ debut
Professor of Public Health Grant Scofield joins Emile Donovan to discuss the effectiveness of Wegovy and Ozempic, and whether the funding settings are right - with a month of Wegovy estimated to cost… Audio
Dentist criticised for 'supervised neglect' of some patients
A dentist working in sole practice for three decades has been criticised for sloppy record-keeping and "supervised neglect" of some patients.
Dentist left piece of tooth in patient's gum, hospitalised another after piercing her cheek
More complaints about the poor practices of a struck-off dentist have come to light.
Teenage girl missing for four days from Auckland home
The 17-year-old has been missing since Friday.
How positive psychology can transform relationships
Wellness is more than the absence of illness. Positive psychology is a growing field that shifts the focus from what's going wrong in our lives, to what's going right. Dr James Pawelski is a pioneer… Audio
Risk of contamination in rural school water extremely high
In a report, the Water Services Authority says the schools and ministry need to do more.
Healthy Homes, KiwiSaver, Jobseeker and more - What's changing on 1 July?
Explainer - From Tuesday, new rules are affecting everything from Healthy Homes to ACC to Jobseeker and KiwiSaver. Here's a roundup. Audio
Keeping the winter bugs away with kadha
Kadha is a hot spiced drink that has been an Indian mum staple for centuries, and with winter bugs doing the rounds, it's the perfect tonic to keep illness at bay. Perzen Patal shares the recipe and… Audio
New hope for healing spinal cord injuries
As it currently stands, most spinal cord injuries are incurable, but that could be about to change. Audio
Boy hospitalised after shark attack in Australia
It is unknown what type of shark attacked the teen.
One doctor's diagnosis after a decade in the health service
Ivor Popovich has spent a decade working his way through the health system on a mission to become an ICU specialist. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 30th June 2025
In today's episode, the weekend's severe storm devastated parts of the South Island, particularly the Tasman and Marlborough regions. The Prime Minister spoke on recent allegations that public money… Audio
Does Sleep Maxxing work? And what really gives you a better night’s sleep?
When sleep is good, life is great, but when it's bad… life can seem a lot harder.
Health Ministry manager 'way too friendly' with alcohol lobby
New "rules of engagement" for health officials dealing with the alcohol industry are coming after a senior staffer complained a public health manager had been "way too friendly" with booze lobbyists… Audio
Getting back to nature – is it truly beneficial?
People often report feeling refreshed after getting out in nature, but what dosage of nature is actually good for us? Audio