Head Injury
Why 'forgetting' is actually a new form of learning
It's a commonly-held belief that forgetting things is the first sign of a slippery slide into cognitive decline. However, researchers at Trinity College Dublin and the University of Toronto now argue… Audio
Why 'forgetting' is actually a new form of learning
Researchers at Trinity College Dublin and the University of Toronto now believe that 'forgetting' is actually a form of learning that helps our brains access more important information. Professor… Audio
ACC injuries in rugby
A study of ACC claims from rugby players aged from just five years old, to 40 years old, has tallied up the number of injury claims in what's historically been the nation's favourite game. It's found… Audio
Legal action: rugby head injuries downplayed for decades
Landmark legal action is being taken in the UK on behalf of former rugby players who are suffering brain injuries, believed to be as a result of concussions suffered during games. Central to the claim… Audio
Crotty's six head knocks in 15 months
Twenty-nine year-old All Black Ryan Crotty has suffered a sixth head injury in just over a year. The sport has been focusing more on concussion and head injuries which has put the spotlight on Crotty… Audio
10 year old boy critically injured at school
A 10 year old boy is in a critical condition with a head injury after what the school he attends is describing as an accident this morning. Audio
McCaw ruled out of this weekend's Super Rugby match
The All Blacks captain has been ruled out of this weekend's Super rugby match after being knocked out in the Cruasders win over the Blues. Audio
Serious head injuries reducing, says NZ Rugby Boss
New Zealand Rugby says the Chiefs prop and former All Black Ben Afeaki has made the right call in quitting the game to avoid further brain injuries. Audio
Concussion researcher says too much ignorance about injuries
Doug King is an emergency department nurse at Hutt Hospital who's been researching rugby concussions and says there's still far too much ignorance about the risk of brain injury. Audio
One In Five for 13 July 2014
Even a mild brain injury can have a huge impact on a person's life. Following an accident, medical staff often focus on the injuries they can see and sometimes brain injuries are missed. One in Five… Audio
NZRU says concussion protocols are strong and working
Dr Ian Murphy is the New Zealand Rugby Union's Medical Director. The death of 17 year old Northland rugby player Jordan Kemp has again put the spotlight on head injuries in rugby and how well they are… Audio
Recovering from Brain Trauma
British science communicator James Piercy will share his story of recovery from brain trauma at the NZ International Science Festival. Audio
Recovering from Brain Trauma
British science communicator James Piercy will share his story of recovery from brain trauma at the NZ International Science Festival.
AudioTokoroa Forestry meeting discusses industry safety
The country's largest forestry manager has completed an urgent meeting in Tokoroa, sparked by an ongoing series of deaths in the industry. Radio NZ's Andrew McRae reports from outside the meeting. Audio
