Health
Psychologist on state of Tom Phillips' children
Tom Phillips has died in a shooting involving police in Waikato on Monday morning, nearly four years after he took his three children into the bush. Victoria University clinical psychologist Dougal… Audio
Docs to decide on whether to strike again
The senior doctors' union is expected to announce Monday morning whether its members will strike for over deadlocked pay negotiations.
Hospital outsourcing hits target, but figures questioned
The government has exceeded the first target of the Elective Boost programme by more than 50 percent.
Should I break up with my GP? How do I do it?
There are a bunch of reasons why a patient might look for a new GP, including a need for specialised care, disagreement over treatment or feeling unheard.
Is self-help making us selfish?
Victoria University Psychology Professor Dr Marc Wilson joins Jim to share his views on whether our focus on self-improvement is making us self-serving. Audio
Ali Hill: The Nutrition Edition
Dr Ali Hill from Otago University's Department of Human Nutrition is back with us on Sunday Morning to discuss intermittent fasting - is it good for us? Audio
New campaign aims to reduce gambling harm
Gambling loss in New Zealand sits at over $2.6 billion each year.
The baby food making health claims that don't match their ingredients
Food manufacturers try to convince busy parents that their products are a healthy choice for babies and toddlers, but new research reveals many are not.
Data blindspot: Hundreds of booze sellers missing in national figures
More than 1600 alcohol sellers - including bottle stores, pubs, restaurants and supermarkets - haven't been counted in national figures.
How many steps a day should you be doing? Perhaps fewer than you think
Do you watch your steps to see if you reach the seemingly magical number of 10,000 per day? Audio
'Not surprising': Law expert on doctors' rejection of binding arbitration
But the minister maintains binding arbitration could be the circuit breaker needed.
Portable stroke device: saving time will save lives
A Wellington company's portable stroke detection device could not only improve patient outcomes but save billions of dollars globally. Audio
Scrolling on the toilet increases your risk of haemorrhoids, new study shows
Too much time on the porcelain throne can make you nearly 50 percent more likely to develop haemorrhoids, scientists confirmed this week.
Senior doctors refuse arbitration, accuse Health Minister of illegal interference
The Health Minister gave the union and Health NZ until 4pm today to respond to his urgent request for arbitration. Audio
Senior doctors refuse binding arbitration
The Health Minister is being warned to keep his nose out of pay negotiations with senior doctors.. with their union also claiming he could be breaching employment law. Yesterday Health Minister Simeon… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 5th September 2025
In today's episode, the government has stripped Auckland Transport of most of its power in a shake-up designed to improve how people get around New Zealand's largest city; A major report into the… Audio
Checking in on new dads
It's Father's Day on Sunday, so what better time to chat about fatherhood. Healthy parents are key to a child's development .. but it's not always easy becoming a new mum or a new dad. A research team… Audio
Study reveals risk of neurodegenerative diseases for high level rugby players
High level rugby players have a 22 percent higher change of developing a neurodegenerative disease compared to the general public. Co-author of the report Stephanie D'Souza spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
NZ study finds higher rates of brain disorders in top-level male rugby players
A major study examining the long-term brain health of former rugby players has found higher rates of neurodegenerative disease. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 5th September 2025
In today's episode, Defence Minister Judith Collins says New Zealand's support for Ukraine remains "steadfast"; The Health Minister has written to Health New Zealand and the senior doctors' union… Audio
