Health
Radiology backlog at Taranaki Base Hospital cleared
More than 6000 x-ray reports, MRI and CT scans were sitting unprocessed causing unacceptable delays for patients needing diagnosis and treatment.
11 sunscreens sold in NZ don't meet SPF claims - report
Most of 20 popular sunscreens tested didn't meet the mark, including one that was wildly out of reach.
Teenager starves to death alone in emergency accommodation
The 17-year-old's parents say multiple agencies failed their child.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 12 June 2025
In today's episode, the Pentagon is reviewing the AUKUS security pact between Australia, the United States and the United Kingdom, the latest Situation and Outlook for Primary Industries shows export… Audio
Avoid store-bought baby food unless travelling, nutritionist warns
It comes after the UK's National Health Service advised parents not to rely on baby food pouches as everyday meals after six brands failed to meet key nutritional standards. Audio
The pluses and minuses in 12 month prescriptions
From next year, patients will be able to get prescriptions covering 12 months, rather than the current three but are there any downsides? Audio
Baby food pouches fail to meet nutritional standards in UK
The United Kingdom's national health service has told parents not to rely on shop-bought baby food as everyday meals after pouches from six leading brands fail to meet key nutritional standards. New… Audio
Fertility rates in steep decline: UN
The United Nations' State of the World Population report has found about a third of people over the age of 50 have not had as many children as they wanted. Distinguished professor Paul Spoonley spoke… Audio
Almost 10,000 extra elective surgeries delivered, government says
Most were outsourced to private hospitals.
Men: Schedule a 'Wednesday Waffle' for your friends
It's Men's Health Week and the man behind the Wednesday Waffle video explains how a simple way to keep in touch with your mates could also save lives. Audio
NZ’s goal to get smoking rates under 5 percent this year – why that’s highly unlikely
Analysis: Smoking rates in New Zealand have flatlined rather than fallen for the first time in a decade.
Safer dining options needed for our gluten-free community
A call has gone out to restaurants across the motu to buck up their ideas when it comes to their gluten-free dining offerings. More than 100,000 New Zealanders are estimated to be living with coeliac… Audio
Sonia Gray on her mind altering mental health journey
Broadcaster Sonia Gray has been on a journey to find out if psychedelics could be the answer to New Zealand's ongoing addiction and mental health crisis. Audio
What causes dizziness and vertigo?
It's estimated forty percent of people over the age of 40 will experience some kind of dizziness or balance problem at some point in their life. Audio
Study reveals high rates of opioid use in NZ pregnancies
In unexpected findings New Zealand has one of the highest rates of prescribed opioid use during pregnancy, according to new research. Audio
'Devastated' mum believes son had allergic reaction before sudden death
Paula Brown is waiting for answers about what happened to her son at a respite facility before he died of cardiac arrest.
Bore water results clear despite diesel leak at prison
About 14,000 litres of diesel leached into the ground at Christchurch Men's Prison.
No single approach to migraine prevention is effective, research finds
Around half of people with migraine disease turn to non-medication treatments to ease their symptoms, new research has revealed. The Migraine in Aotearoa New Zealand survey from University of Otago… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 10 June 2025
In today's episode, Hillmorton patient Elliot Cameron has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of 83-year-old Frances Anne Phelps, locals in the Northland town of Moerewa are taking it… Audio
Blood Service calls for more young people to donate
There has been a 25 percent decrease in the number of 16 to 25-year-olds who have donated blood at least once in a two-year period since 2020. New Zealand Blood Service chief executive Sam Cliffe… Audio
