Healthcare
Osteoarthritis a growing concern for New Zealanders
Osteoarthritis is becoming increasingly common in New Zealand due to many factors - including our escalating rates of obesity. Audio
David Putrino: Covid's "Long Haulers"
Lingering symptoms such as crippling fatigue, "brain fog", breathlessness, heart palpitations, chest pain and aching muscles or joints are a grim reality for a subset of people infected with Covid-19… Audio
The top three tips for warding off cyber attacks
Cyber crime is continuing to rise. Last year, the government received 5712 reports of cyber incidents which cost mostly small businesses $14.2 million. NZ Tech chief Graeme Muller offers the top three… Audio
Covid-19: vaccine might need to be re-administered yearly
New Zealand professor Gary McLean is an international authority on coronaviruses. He remains confident there will be a universal vaccine for Covid-19 before long, though he warns it may need to be… Audio
Effects of racism in NZ healthcare system in spotlight
Two studies have documented the effects of inequity and racism in our healthcare system. Audio
Professor Gary McLean: International Covid-19 update
Gary McLean is a professor in molecular immunology at London Metropolitan University who specialises in infectious diseases, immunology and antibody engineering. He joins the show to look at the big… Audio
Low-carb diet could stave off brain degeneration
A study out of Stony Brook University has found cognitive ageing starts earlier than expected. That's the bad news. The good news is that it looks like this process can be prevented - or even reversed… Audio
Empty Planet: the world's next big population threat
In his book Empty Planet, author Darrell Bricker bucks conventional wisdom by asserting a drastically different prediction for the future of the human species. Bricker believes human population will… Audio
Innovation helps diagnose infants
Samantha Hughes is a young designer who's identified a need in the healthcare system for a new approach to designing equipment that's often impractical. Audio
The commmunity that kept on giving - Otorohanga funds its own medical centre
The small King Country town of Otorohanga has a sparkling new medical facility. Nearly every cent needed for the $3.4 million building was raised by the community. Audio, Gallery
The commmunity that kept on giving - Otorohanga funds its own medical centre
The small King Country town of Otorohanga has a sparkling new medical facility. Nearly every cent needed for the $3.4 million building was raised by the community.
AudioAll Black jersey blitz pulls the wool over fans' eyes
The latest All Blacks World Cup jersey was launched with a comprehensive PR blitz this week - and a premium price tag. The media marveled at its cutting edge design, but it wasn’t clear whether paying… Audio
All Black jersey blitz pulls the wool over fans' eyes
The latest All Blacks World Cup jersey was launched with a comprehensive PR blitz this week - and a premium price tag. The media marveled at its cutting edge design, but it wasn’t clear whether paying…
AudioPrimary healthcare failing high-needs patients
A new study from the University of Otago has found patients with multiple conditions aren't being well served by the current primary health care system. The majority of the conditions were… Audio
Gabrielle Baker: institutional racism an awkward conversation
Gabrielle Baker is a Maori health expert and advocate for a pro-equity, anti-racist health system. She is a former public servant who now works as a consultant with a range of health sector agencies… Audio
Auckland hospital buildings to get $305m upgrade
The government will spend $305 million repairing and upgrading Auckland hospital buildings.
Calls for equal recognition of rongoā Māori in healthcare
A terminally ill woman is calling for greater access to Māori healing methods saying they've helped to keep her alive for years longer than doctors expected.
Rural health workforce reaching crisis point
Nurses who can prescribe medicines and make diagnoses are putting themselves forward as one way to solve a looming lack of doctors in rural areas. More than 40 percent of country doctors are due to… Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 12 June 2017
Crippled by drug shortage, PNG doctors threaten to strike; New Zealand Treasury takes a look into the country's Pasific futures; The UN says protecting PNG's rainforests is a global responsibility… Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 4 May 2017
Tonga state broadcaster undergoing overhaul after PM complaints; Pacific journalists say press freedom is still a challenge in the region; village outreach a new approach to healthcare in Niue… Audio