Health
No new confirmed measles cases, but many symptomatic
Cases would likely grow with 16 contacts symptomatic, Health NZ said. Audio
The Panel with Lizzie Marvelly and Ben Thomas, Part 1
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Lizzie Marvelly and Ben Thomas. First up, free cervical cancer screening for everyone is the next plank laid in Labour's plan to get… Audio
Health officials expect more measles cases
There are no new cases of measles today, but 16 cases are showing symptoms of the highly contagious disease, and health officials say there will be more cases. Health Minister Simeon Brown spoke to… Audio
Infectious disease research gets $75 million funding boost from government
Scientists do not know what the next pandemic will be - or when it will hit - but they are certain about one thing: it is coming.
Lifeline calls on government for support as it faces funding shortfall
A mental health helpline is calling on the government for financial support as it plans to cut back its services. Lifeline Aotearoa says its facing a funding shortfall, which means it will have to… Audio
Lifeline to cut operations if funding shortfall not plugged
A mental health support service says it will have to reduce its operations if it cannot plug a $2 million shortfall. Audio
Nearly 60 midwives trained to deliver pregnancy vaccination programme
The programme, which launched in August, is a key part of the government's response to the whooping cough epidemic, which has hit 3200 cases in the last year and caused one death.
Labour promises to make cervical screening free for everyone
"Free cervical screening means earlier diagnosis, lives saved, and less pressure on our hospitals," .
Lifeline to cut services due to funding constraints
Lifeline, the mental health support service will reduce its operations due to funding constraints. Presbyterian Support Northern Chief Executive, Shaun Greaves spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Researchers say healthcare system failing long Covid patients
A researcher is calling on the government to provide dedicated funding for long Covid.
Teen vaping impacts on smoking rates, researchers say
While smoking numbers have reduced, there is concern about the impact the introduction of vaping products has had. Audio
Plea for Pharmac funding of weight loss drugs
Medications like Wegovey cost hundreds of dollars a month which is a significant barrier for many patients, a doctor says. Audio
Staff taking more sick leave, costing the economy billions
A study showed workers spent an average 6.7 days a year off sick - a more than 20 percent jump on 5.5 days off in 2022. Audio
Vaping seems to have led to more adolescents smoking - study
The new study does not support claims that vaping reduces harms for Māori and Pacific youth. Audio
Otago survey finds healthcare failing long covid patients
Long Covid patients report being gaslit about their illness, and feel increasingly let down by the health system. Audio
Kiwis taking more sick leave - costing economy billions
A new report shows New Zealanders are taking more sick leave - and that it cost the economy more than $4 billion last year. Business New Zealand chief executive Katherine Rich spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
More than 18,000 Kiwis prescribed Wegovy in first 3 months
Just over 18,000 New Zealanders have been prescribed the weight-loss drug Wegovy in the past three months, according to provisional data from Health New Zealand. Weight loss specialist, Doctor Gerard… Audio
Whooping cough epidemic a major threat to young babies
The ongoing whooping cough epidemic remains a major threat to the youngest babies, with more than 3200 in the last year. Ruth Hill reports. Audio
Tongan rugby league star stable following concussion
The rugby league world is in a state of shock as to how and why Tongan player 'Eliesa Katoa was allowed to play against the Kiwis at Eden Park last Sunday, after he had suffered a serious head knock… Audio
Neurodivergent youth more likely to die young - study
While death among young people is rare, those with a neurodevelopmental condition are nearly five times more likely to die before the age of 25.
