Karen Brown
Third junior doctors strike averted
RNZ's health correspondent sets out the details of an agreement struck between junior doctors and DHBs which prevents a third disruptive strike. Audio
Leaky pipes, leaky deficit for Capital Coast Health Board
Up to five new leaks a week are being discovered throughout Wellington Regional Hospital's copper piping, further stretching the pockets of the already struggling Capital and Coast District Health… Audio
Girl with Crohn's wants access to workplace toilets
A Wainuiomata school girl is seeking a law change to make workplace toilets accessible to certain groups where there are no public restrooms. Video, Audio
Doctors back screening of all newborns for heart disease
There's a new call by the country's medical specialists for the Government to consider screening all newborn babies for congenital heart disease. Audio
DHBS discuss doctors dispute
District health boards are to meet today as they decide their next step in a bitter row with junior doctors over rosters. Audio
Outspoken: Health
RNZ's health correspondent, Karen Brown, talks to long-time health watchdogs and takes the pulse of the sector. Audio
Some terminally-ill patients needing to 'make a fuss' over end-of-life care
A leading patient advocate is calling for more continuity of caregivers for those with a terminal illness. Audio
Junior doctor strike likley to go ahead on Tuesday
A major strike by about three thousand junior doctors appears certain to go ahead tomorrow amid a deepening dispute over rosters Audio
RNZ correspondents chew the fat
If there are three topics that are likely to dominate the 2017 election they are: the economy, health and education. RNZ's economics correspondent Patrick O'Meara, health correspondent Karen Brown… Audio
Obesity top modifiable risk for bowel cancer
Public health researchers say obesity is responsible for almost 10 percent of all cases of bowel cancer in this country. Our Health Correspondent, Karen Brown, reports. Audio
Obesity top modifiable risk for bowel cancer
Public health researchers say obesity is responsible for almost 10 percent of all cases of bowel cancer in this country. Our Health Correspondent, Karen Brown, reports. Audio
Rare disease sufferers plead for more funding for illnesses
Patients with a rare and fatal disorder say more money must be made available for the costly medicines needed by small groups of people. Rare disease sufferers presented a petition at Parliament… Audio
Campaign targets unnecessary tests, treatments & procedures
Medical professionals have launched the "Choosing Wisely" campaign today, to try and cut back on unnecessary tests, treatments and procedures - some of which are potentially harmful, and also cost… Audio
Pharmac signs new deal giving women access to new cancer treatment
About 180 women with aggressive breast cancer will soon have access to an expensive new medicine. Audio
New head of cash-strapped Wgtn DHB
The newly appointed head of two cash-strapped Wellington district health boards is confident he can get the books back on track, while still meeting patient needs. Audio
Flu study prompts call for wider access to free vaccine
A flu expert is calling for health authorities to consider funding wider access to the free flu vaccine to ensure more people are protected. It follows the release of new research showing many people… Audio
Only one DHB in NZ meets Govt's faster cancer treatment target
All but one of the country's district health boards are failing to meet the government's time targets for cancer treatment. Audio
Overcrowding in hospitals causing hundreds to die, doctor says
A senior doctor says specialists knew that overcrowded hospital emergency departments were behind hundreds of deaths of patients a year. Audio
Assisted dying committee hears personal submission from GP
Bill English' wife, Mary English, has given a rare, personal submission against the legalisation of euthanasia. Audio
Thousands wait for eye appointments at Counties Manukau DHB
Figures released by Counties Manukau DHB show patient numbers in ophthalmology have risen 126 percent in 8 years. 4,900 patients str waiting for follow-up eye appointments, and 1,531 are waiting for… Audio