Shift Work
The key role morning light plays in our health
A lack of sunshine means your immune system doesn't work as well, and your defence mechanisms suffer similarly. Professor Steve Jones explains the role light plays in our health, and why we need to go… Audio
Defying body clock linked to depression and lower wellbeing
According to a new study, people whose sleep pattern goes against their natural body clock are more likely to have depression and lower levels of wellbeing. Lead author Jessica O'Loughlin joins the… Audio
Irregular sleep patterns linked to bad moods, depression
The more variation in our wake up and sleep time, the worse mood and more chances of depression symptoms we're likely to experience. That's the finding from a study conducted by a team from the… Audio
Nurses' pay deal - Can it heal the staffing crisis?
Will the latest nursing pay and staffing deals ease the pressure? Karen Brown heads into a ward in one of the country's busiest hospitals to find out. Audio
How doctors' rosters compare to other shift workers
Junior doctors are preparing to strike over their working hours - but how are things for their fellow shift workers? Alex Ashton reports. Audio
Public hospital Doctors strike - but DHBs "mystified"
As resident doctors around the country announce strike action over working conditions, the DHBs they work for say they're mystified by the union's claims and have tried to fix the issues. Alex Ashton… Audio
DHBs employment chair responds to planned strike
DHBs respond to the announcement that doctors will strike over their working conditions. Julie Patterson, speaks to Checkpoint on behalf of the district health boards. Video, Audio
Doctors to strike over working conditions
More than 3000 doctors across the country will strike for two days, in protest of working conditions including hours and shift-patterns. Audio