Health
Govt looks to increase prescription supply to 12 months
The government is looking to increase prescription supply from three to twelve months in a bid to try and ease the pressure on general practice doctors. The Royal New Zealand College of General… Audio
NZ and Australia have some of highest rates of breast cancer
New Zealand and Australia have been found to have some of the highest rates of breast cancer in the world. Victoria University of Wellington's Health Services Research Centre senior research fellow in… Audio
Reduction in breast cancer death rates: 'We're heading in the right direction'
A new global study shows New Zealand is doing well in bringing down the number of breast cancer deaths, a health researcher says.
Youthline sees surge in young people asking for support
The free Helpline service for young people - Youthline - has seen a huge surge in demand. Youthline's clinical improvement lead Liz Hosking-Clement spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Pope Francis remains in critical condition
Pope Francis had a restful 10th night in a Rome hospital - but remains in critical condition and has developed mild kidney failure. Italian correspondent Seema Gupta spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Pope Francis, in critical condition, had a 'good' night in hospital, Vatican says
The Vatican said on Monday morning that "it was a good night, the pope slept and is resting".
The science of pain
University of Bristol neuroscientist Dr Dan Baumgardt explains what goes on in our brains to create pain - and why soldiers on battlefields can temporarily disconnect from pain to stay alive. Audio
Dai Henwood's breathing deteriorates over 'tumour activity', postpones shows
Henwood was diagnosed with cancer in 2020. Audio
Osteopath crossed boundaries with explicit messages to client
An osteopath who exchanged hundreds of personal messages with a client - some of an explicit sexual nature - has been found to have crossed professional boundaries.
'Gamechanging' clinical trial expands to new cities for blood cancer patients
The therapy involves modifying patients' immune cells in the laboratory to attack and destroy cancer cells.
Is reality TV 'harmful'? We asked 5 experts
Reality TV - love it or hate it, there's no denying it's addictive.
What the ministry is being told about school lunches
Education officials say they have a "range of feedback" on the new school lunches, but have not maintained an official record of it.
When should I let my child have caffeine?
About 90% of adults consume caffeine daily mostly through tea and coffee, so of course our kids are curious.
NZ doco maker on the case for convicted UK baby killer
How a Kiwi documentary producer has been instrumental in getting authorities to revisit one of the most notorious murder cases the United Kingdom has ever seen Audio
A Kiwi champion for Lucy Letby
How a Kiwi documentary producer has been a part of a network to get authorities to revisit one of the most notorious murder cases the United Kingdom has ever seen Audio
What's wrong with Pope Francis?
The pope is in critical condition. It's a reminder for older adults to take respiratory infections seriously - even if you're not as old as the pontiff.
Ali Hill: The Nutrition Edition
Dr Ali Hill from Otago University's Department of Human Nutrition is back with us on Sunday Morning. This week we talk ice cream and eggs, are they actually good for you? Audio
Rest home workers worried staff cuts risk residents' safety
Staff at rest homes run by Oceania Healthcare are worried plans to cut the number of nurses and caregivers rostered on shifts will put elderly residents' safety at risk.
Ovarian cancer detection research receives funding boost
Research into improving the detection of ovarian cancer is set to get a boost thanks to funding from the Cancer Society.
New Zealanders flock to low, no alcohol options
But why do some cost the same as the full-strength options?
