Healthcare
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
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… Audio
Primary 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
US health bill to leave 14m more uninsured - analysis
An estimated 14 million more people in the US would lose insurance coverage in 2018 under the new Republican healthcare plan, according to a budget analysis office.
Dr Richard Egan - Caring for our elderly
Dr Richard Egan, fresh from the NZ Gerontology Nursing Conference, joins Wallace to talk about how we care for our elderly and what we should be doing differently. Audio
Pacific free flu vaccine delivery stopped
United Airlines has discontinued the service of shipping free flu vaccines to the Pacific Islands.
West Aucklanders told to skip GP and go straight to hospital
Former MP John Tamihere is telling the people of west Auckland to go straight to hospital rather than try to pay a $90 after hours doctors' fee. Audio
Ebos posts sharp rise in profit
Listed healthcare and animal products company Ebos has posted a sharp lift in its first-half profit on the back of increased sales. Audio
Healthcare and philanthropy in Auckland
Ranjna Patel and her husband are at the helm of an Auckland healthcare empire and they've used some of their success for philanthropic projects, including tackling domestic violence. Audio
New Zealand's potentially increased TPP health costs
A drug patent lawyer says a Pacific-wide trade agreement to keep the protection period for new generation biological drugs at five years is good news for New Zealand's healthcare bill, if accurate. Audio
Ryman buys Hamilton site, close to buying in Melbourne
The retirement and aged care provider, Ryman Healthcare, has bought more land in Hamilton and is close to confirming a third site in Melbourne as part of its plan to increase its resident numbers by… Audio
Orion Health reports positive cash flow in June quarter
Orion Health has reported positive cash flow in the first quarter of its new financial year, but says it expects that to turn negative in the months ahead as it invests in growth. Audio