Health
Parents of two-month-old who died from overdose speak of loss
The parents of a two-month-old baby who died after being given an adult dose of medication are speaking out about the tragic loss of Bellamere. Tempest Puklowski and Tristan Duncan want a law change… Audio
Kids need to floss, too - but how do you get them to do it?
Floss picks with kid-friendly designs and flavoured floss can help boost a child's motivation to floss.
Savvy Students: Prize Garden
We visit what might just be the best student flat garden in Dunedin. Katy Gosset meets the hunting, fishing lads who can also grow a mean cauliflower. She checks out their award-winning vege plot and… Audio
Wood smoke, traffic fumes polluting Christchurch's air
An expert explains what that means for people's health, and what needs to change.
The potential for poo transplants to cure bipolar
A Gut Mood Solution is by Gordon Parker, a professor of psychiatry at the University of New South Wales. He speaks to Mark Leishman about a novel way to treat bipolar disorder. Audio
What Christchurch's poor air quality means for our health
Overnight, the air quality in parts of Canterbury was rated as 'unhealthy' using the air quality index. Environmental epidemiologist Professor Simon Hales explains what that means. Audio
Extra ward shows govt needs to fund aged care beds, association says
North Shore Hospital's ward six provides care for for people who are effectively medically discharged, have nowhere to go for lower level care. Audio
How do you make sure you give your child the best start
This week is World Breastfeeding Week - the goal is to the highlight the importance of breastfeeding and to encourage families, health professionals and communities to all work together to promote it… Audio
Operator of troubled Kāeo water scheme trespassed from plant
Last month the Far North town marked 10 years under a boil-water notice due to the presence of E. coli bacteria in the water supply.
Hospital has entire ward of people with no medical reason to be there
Some have spent weeks in a 20-bed ward set up for patients who were effectively medically discharged but had nowhere to go. Audio
Patients stuck in North Shore ward
North Shore Hospital has an entire ward of people with no medical reason to be there. The 20-bed ward was created in May for patients who no longer need hospital care but have nowhere to go, such as… Audio
Sick? Where to get a medical certificate
Reporter Ke-Xin Li takes a look around the rules for medical certificates and sick notes. Audio
ACC exempted from covering man's PTSD triggered by abuse as child in Russia
The Court of Appeal has overruled two other courts that found ACC should pay up.
Exercise can help older adults reduce 'memory glitches'
A big study has found adults over 50 have less "memory glitches" when they have better wellbeing - including a decent exercise regime. Audio
Is tanning making a comeback?
Despite the risks of tanning some are still seeking to be bronzed by the sun - not only to darken their skin but for other purported benefits. Audio
Annoying people might be ageing you
A recent study shows negative social ties could add as much as 2.5 months to your biological age. Audio
Cyclones linked to surge in heart disease, study finds
Research across six countries shows cardiovascular hospitalisations spike for months after tropical cyclones.
Midwives to get 3.5% pay increase, $235 lump sum after settling pay claim
It comes after thousands of midwives joined their nurse colleagues in a nationwide, 24-hour strike on Wednesday. Audio
Health NZ promises bonuses for senior doctors in short-staffed areas
But the union says the agency fails to consistently pay existing allowances now.
Tauranga City Council turns on tap for non-fluoridated water
One of three planned sites for the community to access non-fluoridated water has opened, even though anti-fluoride campaigners said it was a waste of time.
