Health
New cause of asthma damage revealed
UK scientists say they have found a new cause behind much of the damage asthma causes.
New research helps shorten 'diagnostic odyssey' for rare disorders
A new project has been completed which will make the sometimes decades-long process of diagnosis an easier one. Audio
Chlöe Swarbrick on the future of the Suicide Prevention Office
The future of the Ministry of Health's Suicide Prevention Office is uncertain after the Mental Health Minister admitted plans for its closure were never discussed with him.
Disestablishing the Office… Audio
Pharmac looks at funding gel as alternative to oestrogen patches
New Zealanders hit by shortages of oestrogen patches will be relieved that Pharmac is considering funding alternatives.
Funding for Growing Up in NZ project ends
Funding for a major study of New Zealand children's health and wellbeing has ended and the Government is considering its future.
The Ministry for Social Development did not renew the contract for the… Audio
Labour describe latest job cuts as 'reckless'
The Labour party is describing the latest round of job cuts as reckless.
Part of the proposal was to look at closing the Suicide Prevention Office and merging two of the main roles into a wider team.
…'Incredibly rich resource' loses govt funding
Funding for a major study following the lives of more than 6000 Kiwi children since 2009 has ended and the government is considering its future.
How to avoid daylight savings wreaking havoc on your sleep cycle
Sleep cycle expert Guy Warman shares a few tips to make those earlier mornings next week a bit more bearable. Audio
'A space to birth confidently'
Christchurch midwives and māmā are celebrating the opening of new birthing unit Kurawaka: Waipapa.
Ministry of Health proposes 134 job losses
And the Ministry of Social Development is also calling for mass voluntary redundancies. Audio
ACC turns 50: A uniquely Kiwi scheme
While some say it is something to celebrate, others are calling for change. Audio
Changes to flu vaccine eligibility missed opportunity to improve health equity
The flu vaccine will no longer be free for children under 12 or Māori and Pacific people aged between 55 and 64.
It's the corridor or the ambulance bay: ED bursting at seams
Every available space is being used, including procedure and plastering rooms. Audio
Overcrowding an issue at Auckland Hospital
Overcrowding has forced an Auckland public hospital to do what it had tried to avoid - putting patients in corridors.
North Shore Hospital's emergency department had maintained a strict no-corridor… Audio
North Shore Emergency Department leaving patients in corridors due to space
North Shore Hospital's emergency department is again leaving patients in corridors.
The Auckland hospital had successfully maintained a strict no corridor policy since a highly critical inquiry 15… Audio
Impossible to say if 13-year-old died from virus or vaccine - coroner
It is impossible to tell if a 13-year-old boy died from his Covid-19 vaccine or a virus, a coroner has ruled.
Thousands of healthcare workers exempted from mandates
More than 8000 health workers were allowed to keep working during the pandemic, despite not being fully vaccinated against Covid-19. The data shows health providers - including district health boards… Audio
8000 health workers kept working despite not being fully vaccinated
The staff, including hundreds of doctors, were allowed to work through the pandemic because services could not function without them.
Tobacco companies accused of targeting young people on Tiktok
Public health researchers say tobacco companies are targeting young people through advertising on Tiktok with illegal products.
It is currently illegal to sell the products such as chewing tobacco… Audio
Call for 'integrated' security at hospital EDs
Medical leaders are asking for a change to how security works in hosptails after a machete attack. Audio