Health
Asbestos slurry hits homes in Wellington
Decontamination work is underway in the Wellington suburb of Newtown, after a "wet slurry" of asbestos was dislodged by waterblasters on a roof, and then blown onto nearby homes. The council and… Audio
Health NZ fails asset test
A report commisioned by Health New Zealand warns its current management of its hospitals and other facilities is so poor, it cannot effectively plan for upgrades or replacements, among other issues… Audio
'Made-up number': Doctors dispute minister's pay claim
Simeon Brown has accused the senior doctors' union of using patients as "bargaining chips". Audio
Patient left with PTSD after doctor fails to insert contraceptive
Jessie got pregnant and had an abortion after a doctor failed to re-insert their contraceptive device. Audio
Two-thirds of senior doctor positions at Taupō Hospital vacant
Figures obtained by RNZ show just 3.3 out of nine full-time equivalent senior doctor positions in the town are filled. Audio
Tougher liquor laws on the cards for Christchurch
The council's proposed changes on booze sales and liquor stores are about to open for public consultation.
Two thirds of full -time senior doctor positions in Taupō still vacant
Checkpoint can reveal concern at the dire level of full-time permanent staff at Taupō Hospital. Fixed-term and locum senior doctors there are relied on to fill glaring gaps, a situation the senior… Audio
Fiery exchange between Health Minister and Senior Doctors Union
A war of words is escalating between the Health Minister and senior doctors' union as its members prepare for unprecedented industrial action.
Health Minister Simeon Brown has claimed the doctor's… Audio
Patient left pregnant after doctor failed to re-insert contraceptive device
Left with PTSD and depression and feeling demoralised and demeaned. That is the rollercoaster of emotions experienced by a patient who got pregnant and had an abortion after a Doctor failed… Audio
Calls to reduce alcohol stores in Rotorua
Alcohol harm reduction groups are joining the fight to reduce booze stores in Rotorua as research shows the region has bigger alcohol harm problems than the rest of Aotearoa. Alcohol Healthwatch… Audio
$20 billion of funding needed, first 'Health Infrastructure Plan' reveals
Simeon Brown has released what he says is a first-ever plan for a national, long-term health infrastructure plan. Audio
Doctor admits 'blurring' professional boundaries after having sex at work
The pair allegedly had sex on a leather couch in his work office.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 16 April 2025
In today's episode, former Labour Party leader and Cabinet Minister, Andrew Little, has announced he will stand for mayor of Wellington, senior doctors are preparing to walk off the job for 24 hours… Audio
ACC costs for white tail spider bites rise this summer
Feel like you're seeing more white tails in your house at the moment? It's not your imagination. A spider expert explains why. Audio
EPA to take closer look at tattoo ink
The Environmental Protection Authority is taking a closer look at what is in the ink many New Zealanders have under their skin. EPA hazardous substances reassessments manager Dr Shaun Presow spoke to… Audio
People living in rural areas at higher risk of Campylobacter infection, new study finds
Campylobacteriosis could be transmitted through drinking water or contaminated food.
Health Minister Simeon Brown on senior doctors strike
Senior doctors have voted to walk off the job for 24 hours on May the 1st. Minister of Health Simeon Brown spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Senior doctors to walk off the job on May 1st
The Association of Salaried Medical Specialists says the pay offer from Health New Zealand would have amounted to a pay cut, when inflation is taken into consideration. Executive director Sarah Dalton… Audio
A measles outbreak is just 'one plane flight away'
A measles outbreak in the US has already killed three. Just how worried should New Zealanders be?
Measles is coming to NZ, and experts are worried
A measles outbreak in the US has already killed three. Just how worried should New Zealanders be? Audio
