Health
Mike King calls for unity ahead of Gumboot Friday
In the leadup to Gumboot Friday 2025, mental health advocate Mike King calls on everyone to unite and support a "greater cause": the mental well-being of our rangatahi.
Exercise shortcuts: micro-workouts hit the spot
Dr Mandy Hagstrom is a senior lecturer in health sciences based at the University of NSW. She joins Jim to discuss micro-exercising. Audio
Michael Baker: Keeping safe from COVID
Epidemiologist Professor Michael Baker joins us once again. What can we expect from the summer surge and how useful are boosters and antivirals? Audio
Why are people in their 30s and 40s experiencing increased memory problems?
While the cause has not been pinpointed, Professor Cliff Abraham has told Sunday Morning there is a lot more information and distractions coming in than ever before. Audio
Ali Hill: The Nutrition Edition
Dr Ali Hill from Otago University's Department of Human Nutrition is back to discuss the nutritional value of bread. Audio
Why are people in their 30s and 40s experiencing increased memory problems?
According to a recent article in The Boston Globe, people in their 30s and 40s are reporting an unprecedented wave of memory problems. Audio
Dr Hinemoa Elder: How Māori proverbs can support children's wellbeing
Over nearly 20 years as a child psychiatrist, Dr Hinemoa Elder has witnessed first-hand how connection with culture can help Māori youth navigate and heal from challenges. Audio
How did McDonald's end up with a deadly E. coli outbreak?
Cooking beef acts as a "silver bullet" against contamination, unlike fresh produce.
'People die before they get seen' - Southland's cancer dilemma
Patient advocate Melissa Vining says Southland cancer patients are facing double the nationally recommended wait time to be seen. Audio
Saturday Lunch with Two Raw Sisters
Margo and Rosa Flanagan are known as the Two Raw Sisters, spending their days developing recipes with a focus on plant based, whole foods, that make you feel great. Audio
Dr Nick Oscroft: Addressing men's health issues
Dr Nick Oscroft joins Mihi and Susie to answer questions about men's health. Audio
Kate Weinberg: Finding the funny side of invisible illness
Author Kate Weinberg has adapted her personal ordeal of living with long Covid into a funny and philosophical novel There's Nothing Wrong With Her. Audio
Weight-loss drug trial for those on the benefit
England is testing a weight-loss drug to get people off the dole and back to work. It's a controversial idea to take the pressure off the health service. Audio
Long wait times for hospitals in Southland
Cancer care advocate Melissa Vining speaks out over continuing delays for services in Southland and reveals the disease is affecting her family again. Audio
'Depressing, unsafe': Doctor speaks out on dire state of Whangārei Hospital
Northland emergency doctor Gary Payinda has told Checkpoint the health system is suffering under woeful understaffing, budget constraints and leaky buildings - and the government's priorities are all… Audio
Leaked email shows staff wanted hospital closed if no doctor on
Nurses and local managers have now agreed to keeping Dargaville Hospital open.
US fast-food chains hold the onions after McDonald's E. coli outbreak
Fresh onions are off the menu after the vegetable was named as the likely source of an E. coli outbreak at McDonald's restaurants that has sickened 49 people and killed one.
St John on safety for ambulance staff on callouts
The Ambulance workers union is warning someone could be killed while attending mental health callouts if stab proof vests aren't made widely available to members. St John Integrated Operations Centre… Audio
Documents show the struggle behind Dunedin Hospital
As early as June 2020, Treasury was warning the hospital project was "in doubt with major risks". Audio
Unfunded blood cancer drugs could boost survival and quality of life
Blood cancer patients in Australia have access to 36 treatment options not funded in NZ. Audio
