Health
What young vapers think about the law
The in-depth survey of 20 young people aimed to find out whether or not they wanted tighter vaping regulation to phase out nicotine.
Call for job opportunities for spouses to attract rural midwifes
Ongoing concerns about the lack of midwives in remote areas has led to a call for spouses to be given job opportunities too.
Funding to train specialist nurses yet to be confirmed
Funding to train this year's intake of specialist nurses who can help cover the GP shortage is yet to be finally confirmed despite the course starting last week. Rachel Graham has more. Audio
Patients willing to pay what it costs to keep GP open
One Taranaki family doctor says his long-time patients are willing to pay what it costs to keep the practice open, at least for now. Ruth Hill reports. Audio
The need for more effective winter flu jabs
World-renowned computational immuno-engineer Jacob Glanville talks about the risks of bird-flu and his work on flu vaccines. Audio
Nurse practitioner training goes ahead despite funding uncertainty
Funding to train this year's intake of nurse practitioners is yet to be confirmed, even with the training for 121 people getting under way last week.
Exploring Solidarity through CARE - Part 2
Exploring Solidarity through CARE - Part 2 Audio
Exploring Solidarity through CARE - Part 2
Exploring Solidarity through CARE - Part 2
AudioAnxiety can be debilitating, but controlling it starts with a simple step
Sociologist and best-selling author Martha Beck shares how she curbs her own off-the-charts anxiety.
How often should you wash your towels?
Is once a week wash enough? Or should you reach for a clean towel daily? The down and dirty on the fluffy fibre. Audio
Why do men fret about going bald?
By the age of 50, around half of men are affected by hair loss. For some people it is traumatic, others don't seem to mind at all. Audio
How often should you wash your towels?
Professor Elizabeth Scott joins Jim to chat about what your towel could be harbouring and how often you might like to wash it. Audio
Hīkoi organiser pans 'deeply dysfunctional' health system
A hīkoi has been held in Whakatāne to protest the closure of the area's obstetrics unit, 'chronic understaffing, poor management and a dysfunctional health system'. Audio
Tackling cancer: Kjesten Wiig
The Malaghan Institute of Medical Research, which has running ground-breaking trails of CAR T-cell therapy, has a new director, Kjesten Wiig. Audio
Is dehydration affecting your child's learning?
We know a lot about how hunger can impact young minds when it comes to learning, but hydration can play a big role too.
The Panel with Andrew Clay & Sarah Sparks (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Andrew Clay & Sarah Sparks discuss: A hikoi taking place to protest the obstetrics closure at Whakatane Hospital, the school lunch collective's… Audio
Patients waiting months or even years for colonoscopies
People say they have been waiting months and even years get the crucial check-up. Audio
Resignation leaves health system in 'perilous' position - experts
The abrupt resignation of the Director-General of Health Dr Diana Sarfati leaves the health system in a "perilous" position, fear doctors and health experts. Dr Sarfati, the Government's top health… Audio
People waiting years to have crucial surveillance colonoscopies
People around the country are having to wait months or even years to have crucial surveillance colonoscopies due to staff shortages. Health New Zealand said it's trying to schedule procedures as soon… Audio
'Bloodbath': Loss of third top health boss a huge blow, doctors say
The sector is now in a perilous position after the resignation of Director-General of Health Diana Sarfati, doctors and colleagues say.
