Health
"It's not just the phones": How to parent in 2025
Puberty starts earlier, social media is everywhere, and the rise in adolescent mental health challenges is real. It's hard to be a teenager in 2025. The way we parent and teach our teens is shaped by… Audio
Wastewater overflows into Wellington River
Residents are being asked to keep away from the water until further notice.
‘They weren’t sure I’d survive’: What it's like to have dengue fever, twice
Two people who have had dengue fever twice tell their stories about "breakbone fever".
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 6 August 2025
In today's episode, an overhaul of the rules will allow greater catch limits when fish are abundant and stop on-board camera footage from being made public; Unemployment is tipped to reach a nine-year… Audio
The surge of Kiwi medical tourism to Turkey
At least five groups offer assisted medical package deals and they all started recently. Audio
Cabinet paper leak suggests alcohol policy U-turn
It appears ACT's Nicole McKee wanted to cut off-licence hours. But now, she's scrapped that and wants to 'focus on reducing red tape' instead. Audio
NZ medical tourism to Turkey rapidly rising
Kiwis are heading overseas in record numbers for medical procedures - Ross McNaughton has the story Audio
What is astigmatism - and why does it blur our vision?
Around 40% of people have eyeballs that aren't smooth or round. Here's what that means.
Doctors on alert as dengue fever cases surge in NZ
Health teams are seeing a surge in cases among people returning home after picking up the illness overseas. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 5th August 2025
In today's episode, Doctors are being warned to be on alert for people with symptoms of Dengue Fever as the number of cases in New Zealand doubles; Dairies say they are having to act like banks as… Audio
Four confirmed and one probable dengue-related death in Samoa
The Samoan government says more than 5600 clinically diagnosed dengue cases have been recorded since January.
Neurodivergent man overwhelmed by Jobseeker quits the benefit
Advocates say the problem is extremely concerning and common but officials say there's enough support on offer. Audio
Number of Dengue Fever cases in NZ doubles
Doctors are being warned to be on alert for people with symptoms of Dengue Fever as the number of cases in New Zealand doubles. National Public Health Service Public Health physician Dr Sharon Sime… Audio
Lack of hospital discharge options a nationwide problem - Aged Care Association
The organisation says more facilities are needed to stop older people getting stuck in hospital unnecessarily.
Taking a sickie? Here are your rights
Do you have to call in sick? Can your boss ask for a doctor's certificate? Will a RAT test suffice?
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 5 August 2025
In today's episode, after more than 20 years as New Zealand's official secondary-school qualification, the government has pulled the pin on the NCEA; The parents of a two-month-old baby who died after… Audio
One in three women are now migraine sufferers, Australian study finds
A new survey has revealed the prevalence of migraines is far worse in Australian women than experts previously estimated.
Three pharmacy staff involved in error that led to baby's death
An intern pharmacist, a trainee technician and a registered pharmacist all looked at the prescription. Audio
Access to hip and knee replacements still depends on address: Data
Reforms were supposed to eliminate the 'postcode lottery' for healthcare. But new data shows access to hip and knee replacements still depends on where you live. In Depth data journalist Farah Hancock… Audio
Dunedin could have 24-hour health service by end of year
A 24-hour health service could be in place in Dunedin by the end of the year. Southern primary healthcare network WellSouth chief executive Andrew Swanson-Dobbs spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
