Health
Caution urged for residents taking free firewood
The public have been encouraged to help themselves to debris firewood, provided they collect it safely.
Newborn died after serious symptoms missed - report
A baby that died of sepsis received appropriate care despite missed opportunities by clinicians, an investigation concluded.
Pharmacist failed to consult GP three times before man's fatal brain bleed
When a man who was on blood thinners started getting worsening headaches and nausea, his wife began to worry.
Is it just us, or is everyone sick right now?
We don't know about you, but everywhere we look at the moment there is sickness. Audio
Staff shortage leaves more kids needing emergency dental treatment
"By the time they come to us they've got toothache, or abscesses... they're in pain by the time they come to us." Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 25 August 2025
In today's episode, house prices remain stuck despite lower interest rates giving first-home buyers a win, while leaving property owners gnashing their teeth; Thousands of people are opting to pay for… Audio
Bowel Cancer NZ on long wait times for colonoscopies
Thousands of people are opting to pay for their own colonoscopies as wait times blow out on the public system. Bowel Cancer NZ's medical advisor and surgeon Dr Frank Frizelle spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Westport dentist on lack of dental services in town
Last week we brought you the story of Westport's search for a dentist, and area with10,000 people currently served by just one dental surgeon. Kawatiri Health Dental Clinic's Leanne Coleman spoke to… Audio
Woman overdoses on fentanyl after pharmacy error
The pharmacy involved has called the incident a 'mistake' that was the result of 'human error'. Audio
Woman given six times prescribed dose of fentanyl at pharmacy
A woman overdosed after she was given six times the prescribed dose of a fentanyl patch by her pharmacy. National Crime Correspondent Sam Sherwood spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Mum battles red tape to get help for child with OCD
A child who spent months in a psychiatric hospital with a severe obsessive compulsive disorder was sent home and offered just an hour of therapy a week. Ruth Hill reports. Audio
How a forensic pathologist deals with death: 'It's their chance to tell us their story'
"A lot of people envision us in dimly lit, creepy mortuaries" - a forensic pathologist in Christchurch says many people have misconceptions about her job.
Thousands going private due to long colonoscopy waitlists
Bowel cancer is New Zealand's second-highest cause of cancer deaths, responsible for around 1200 deaths a year. Colonoscopies are one way to catch the disease early. In Depth data reporter Farah… Audio
Mum battles red tape to get help for child with OCD
A child who spent months in a psychiatric hospital for severe obsessive compulsive disorder was sent home with just one hour of therapy a week.
Ali Hill: The Nutrition Edition
This week we discuss how cooling rice or pasta after cooking can help make them healthier and the rise of the matcha trend. Audio
Isabella Moore: the fashion for skinny bodies teaches kids they'll never be good enough
After training as an opera singer, Isabella Moore now works as a 'curve', aka plus-size, model in London.
Garden design with Hannah Zwartz
The time for seed sowing is almost upon us, and it'll determine what your garden will look like for the months to come. Audio
Prevalence of prolapse: Liz Childs
Pelvic organ prolapse is common for women but is seldom openly talked about. In New Zealand about 50% of women experience some degree of prolapse. Audio
Skinny's trending, what happened to body positivity?
A new doco series Cutting the Curve explores the backlash against body diversity in fashion and the wider implications this has on society. Audio
The stream of unregulated junk food ads targeting Kiwi kids
Children are especially vulnerable to the influence of advertising, which is now more sophisticated and personalised than ever.
