Health
Health officials fearing worst as measles cases rise
Health officials are fearing the worst as a Cook strait ferry sailing has been identified as a high risk exposure event for measles. Vicky Chan, a pharmacist at Pakuranga Unichem spoke to Charlotte… Audio
Kiwi workers need a break
One in two New Zealanders are reporting feeling burnt out from their job, so is the solution to push through, or take a pre-Christmas breather?
NZ may be on the cusp of another measles outbreak
To stem further spread, we must build on the lessons from New Zealand's last major measles outbreak in 2019.
Calls for nurses to do limited colonoscopies
Calls for nurse practitioners to be trained to do some colonoscopies, as the number of bowel cancer cases in under 50 year olds rises. Audio
'High risk exposure event': Measles case on ferry could see spread around country
Health New Zealand is warning a Cook Strait ferry sailing was a measles high risk exposure event. Audio
Prisoner waited four months for help before suicide
Coroner Mary-Anne Borrowdale said the Covid-19 lockdown worsened access to "already overstretched" mental health services.
Officials urging public to remain vigilant for measles symptoms
Health officials are urging the public to remain vigilant for measles symptoms ahead of the long weekend, with two further cases confirmed on Thursday. Health New Zealand's Public Health Medicine… Audio
What causes muscle cramps during exercise?
Scientists have traditionally attributed exercise-induced cramps to dehydration or electrolyte imbalances. But now there is a new theory.
Setting health priorities in the Pacific region
Pacific health leaders gathered in Fiji this week say alcohol and tobacco control are key to combatting non-communicable diseases. Audio
Bothered, buggered and burnt out
A combination of job insecurity, tight economic times and a pressure to always be on the clock is resulting in a burnt out workforce. Audio
Health NZ has started making backdated holiday payments to ex-staff
The payment brought the total to $652.4 million paid to current and former staff so far.
Workers abandon strike action after generator fails at hospital
The Health Minister has ordered an investigation into why the generator failed, and an audit of all back-up generation across all hospitals.
Hundreds of ferry passengers potentially exposed to measles
The new cases bring the total number active nationally to six.
More than 100,000 workers walk of job in mega strike
More than 100,000 workers, including teachers and doctors, have walked off the job today in a nationwide strike. Disgrunted public sector employees showed their disatisfication with the coalition… Audio
Ministry of Health finds no issues with Estradot oestrogen patches
Medsafe investigated Estradot oestrogen patches after receiving multiple reports from users who say they are experiencing a lack of adhesion and efficacy. Audio
Strike action sees thousands march through streets
Workers several sectors walked off the job in increasingly bitter disputes over pay and conditions.
Strikers' demands 'a mystery', government's top negotiator says
The Public Service Commissioner says it's regrettable major strike action is going ahead, because he's always been available to negotiate. Audio
CEO of Southern Cross Healthcare speaks to Ingrid Hipkiss
Reducing surgery wait times is a major focus for the government, and means surgeries are regularly being outsourced to the private system. Chris White is the CEO of Southern Cross Healthcare spoke to… Audio
Officials dealing with an escalating national risk of measles
Health officials say they're dealing with an "escalating national risk of measles". Medical Director of the Immunisation Advisory Centre Nikki Turner spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Calls made for limit or ban on contact sport for young children
Calls have been made for limits - or even bans - on contact sport for young children. Dr Helen Murray from the University of Auckland is a leading neuroscientist studying concussion and long-term… Audio
