Health
New tech at Hawke's Bay Hospital to be kept in buildings with low quake ratings
New medical scanning machines at Hawke's Bay hospital are being put in buildings with earthquake ratings at least 27 percent lower than those set in new policy.
When should I keep my kid home from school?
Is it okay to give them a day off if they are just feeling tired?
'They didn't sign up for assisting somebody to end their life': Palliative care on the rocks
The government has proposed axing the only two jobs working on a national strategy for palliative care.
Funding a good death
Why the palliative care sector feels under fire, under-funded and under pressure to allow assisted dying practitioners into its facilities. Audio
Shower Thoughts: Why do humans cry?
Tonight we're exploring crying and why we shed tears. Mark Leishman speaks to Dr Robert Munn from the University of Otago's Department of Anatomy. Audio
Fluoride policy won't change - Health Minister
It comes as Whangārei District Council is under fire from the Director General of Health Dr Diana Sarfati after it voted in December against adding fluoridation to the water. Audio
Pharmacist mishandled patient's dosages during pandemic, report finds
A man was admitted to hospital suffering episodes of fainting and dizzy spells after being wrongly overprescribed medication.
Te Whatu Ora says patient safety, privacy and security priority in data and digital changes
Te Whatu Ora has proposed to cut its core IT staff from about 2400 positions to about half that number, with the goal of minimising waste. Video
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 11 February 2025
On today's episode, ACT Party leader David Seymour has hit back at the Prime Minister's criticism of his support for Philip Polkinghorne who was later charged and then acquitted of murdering his wife… Audio
Woman 'really lucky' obstetrician available for emergency caesarian
An Ōpōtiki woman who had an emergency caesarean section at Whakatāne Hospital says she fears for others, now the service is no longer available.
Expectant mothers in Whakatāne may have to travel for birth
There are concerns that one in five expectant mothers living in and around Whakatāne will have to travel Tauranga to give birth. Te Moana a Toi Iwi Māori Partnership Board co-chair Hone Te Rire spoke… Audio
What is a menopause activity book?
Colour Me Menopausal is a new activity book for adults that uses humour to educate about the phase of life when a woman's reproductive years comes to an end.
Whangārei mayor on council's fight against fluoridation
Whangārei's fight against fluoridation has drawn a stiffly written seventeen-page warning from the country's top health official. Whangārei Mayor Vince Cocurullo spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Whakatāne hospital loses specialist obstetrician
A young Ōpōtiki couple feel "lucky" that an obstetrician happened to be on duty at Whakatāne Hospital last month when they needed an emergency caesarean to save their baby's life. Ruth Hill reports. Audio
Whakatāne mayor on health services in region
For the past six months, the Whakatāne mayor, Victor Luca, has been organising a conference with top health experts, aiming to pressure politicians to improve health services. Luca spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Disability service provider's treatment of clients 'significantly concerning'
A disability service provider breached consumer right regulations with the "significantly concerning" treatment of two clients, according to a new report.
Union hits back at 'astonishing' Health NZ plan to cut 1000 tech jobs
Te Whatu Ora's plan to "fail early, fail often, succeed over time" in tech operations is being called unacceptable. Video
Environmental group at odds with regulator over Roundup
"Some people are out there spraying it like it is water, yet it is a hazardous substance that can cause burns," the Environmental Law Initiative says.
Dentist put crown on wrong tooth
A dentist who put a crown on a patient's wrong tooth has apologised after an investigation by the Health and Disability Commission.
Minister warned health targets not possible without more funding
Emergency doctors and GPs are warning Simeon Brown the government's ambitious wait time targets will not be possible without an injection of cash.
