Karen Brown

The Government says it's close to making an announcement about acquiring a swine flu vaccine, as the number of cases continues to rise around the country. Audio

An infectious diseases expert says the number of people being hospitalised in the Wellington region with swine flu is very high and hospital services are starting to struggle. Audio

The Government's been told that the contentious tendering-out of hospital and community laboratory services may be saving district health boards about 50 million dollars a year. Audio

Health experts in Wellington and Canterbury say flu is continuing to spread, and it's mainly swine flu. Audio

Confirmed cases of swine flu have risen again today as winter flu also takes hold in the community. Audio

The Government has given up trying to contain the spread of swine flu and health authorities are shifting their focus to those with severe cases only. Audio

And with some breaking news on this story we're joined in the studio by health correspondent, Karen Brown. Audio

Health authorities say they are poised to abandon the effort to contain swine flu and will move instead to managing it in the community. Audio

In Australia, there are now 1307 confirmed cases and at least four victims of the flu have been admitted to intensive care wards. Audio

The Government has today gazetted new regulations giving medical officers of health the power to force people to stay home or away from school if they have swine flu. Audio

The Government says it's watching closely as the swine flu virus sweeps through Australia. Audio

Health officials say community spread of the swine flu virus, which hasn't happened yet, is likely to occur in New Zealand within days or weeks. Audio

A leading virologist is warning of the"inevitable"spread of swine flu throughout New Zealand, and the possibility of community transfer of the virus within days. Audio

Major boosts to the health workforce, and the stretched health infrastructure are features of today's Budget announcement. Audio

Karen Brown discusses what has been delivered for New Zealand's health services. Audio

Health correspondent Karen Brown and Education correspondent Gail Woods respond to health and education announcements. Audio

The health sector is expecting the Government to provide 750 million dollars more in tomorrow's Budget. Audio

The firm that provides community medical testing in Auckland is being urged to co-operate with its business rival. Audio

Surgeons are defending their ability to carry out a wide range of operations in provincial parts of the country in the wake of criticism over the poor skills of a Gisborne surgeon. Audio

The Government has announced it is to boost spending on maternity services by an extra 103 million dollars over the next four years. Audio