Health
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
Authorities recommend doing 'absolute minimum' to fix Auckland hospital
Documents show the decision could lead to critical assets failing, resulting in patient harm.
New Zealand's obesity crisis and the high price of thin
Those who can afford it are getting thin by needle, but new weight loss drugs bring with them unanswered questions. Video
Cost deterring people from getting vital flu vaccine - pharmacist
Despite the worst of the flu season having already passed, cases are still appearing, especially among children and the elderly, she says. Audio
US senators pit Kennedy against Trump on vaccine policy
Democrats and Republicans have pushed US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy's Jr on his recent vaccine policies.
Neighbours of mouldy house in Wellington have had enough
People living near an abandoned, mouldy house in Wellington, have had enough of the rotting building and aren't convinced about the owner's promise to tear it down. Nick James reports. Audio
Minister calls for Health NZ and Union to enter arbitration
The Health Minister has written to Health New Zealand and the senior doctors' union calling on them to urgently enter binding arbitration. Health Minister Simeon Brown spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Cost of flu vaccine putting families off: Pharmacist
While you may think the worst of the flu season has passed, there are still cases going around. Unichem Pakuranga's Vicky Chan spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
The cost to society of weight loss drugs
Those who can afford it are getting thin by needle, but new weight loss drugs bring with them unanswered questions. Audio
Serious stress fractures in the health system
Nurses are off the job again today; the second strike this week over pay negotiations. Meanwhile the Health Minister is trying to broker a solution to the stand-off between Te Whatu Ora and senior… Audio
Calls to protect students against dodgy landlords
Sick, disgusting and harassed, that's how a student's described her months living in North Dunedin flat, constantly monitored by a landlord who owns multiple properties. The student's still fighting… Audio
At risk teens return from expedition to build confidence
Tired but happy - a group of at-risk teens have returned from a three-day expedition in Canterbury's outdoors. The trip took thirteen 12-15-year-olds referred by Oranga Tamariki and police hiking… Audio
Health minister demands union and Health NZ go to arbitration
Health NZ has agreed to binding arbitration to resolve its protracted contract dispute with senior doctors - but the union has yet to commit.
Health minister and union disagree over nurses pay
The Health Minister has said the average earnings of a registered nurse are $125,000 a year, but the union claims his maths doesn't add up. More than 35,000 nurses have walked off the job for the… Audio
