Health
13 cases, 2142 close contacts as measles spreads
Two more cases have been confirmed as Health NZ says it's already "pretty pressed".
Plunket offers measles vaccines for entire families amid outbreak
A nurse said it was an anxious time for many families, especially those with babies under one who were too young to be vaccinated.
Ministry response to oestrogen patch complaints 'condescending' - advocate
Women aren't being taken seriously and want independent testing of the patches that have coincided with the return of their symptoms, an advocate says. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 30 October 2025
Christopher Luxon says his meeting with Donald Trump was an opportunity to build rapport with the president, and he invited him to New Zealand to play golf; Medsafe has received almost 150 complaints… Audio
Over 100 complaints received about popular menopause treatment
Medsafe has received almost 150 complaints about a popular menopause treatment, but says there's no evidence to support a recall. Dr Linda Dear spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Wellington parents concerned measles vaccine is not a priority for babies
Health New Zealand says the outbreak has not yet reached the point where babies under the age of one need to be immunised early but worried parents feel it should be free. Audio
Babies not required to be immunised despite measles outbreak
Health New Zealand says the outbreak has not yet reached the point where babies under the age of one need to be immunised early. Ruth Hill reports. Audio
Not just fat: The truth about 'man boobs'
Most chest enlargement in men, often jokingly called 'man boobs', is harmless. Still, certain warning signs should never be ignored.
Oestrogen patch users say they are being gaslit by officials
A Menopause support group says women feel like they are being gaslit after being told there's nothing wrong with a brand of oestrogen patches. Audio
Pharmacies report increase in MMR vaccine enquiries
A Wellington Pharmacy says more people are asking about the MMR vaccine, as concerns grow about the measles outbreak. Pharmacist and vaccinator at Life Pharmacy Johnsonville Joseph Marcha spoke to… Audio
A spotlight on aging
The aged care sector has had enough of reports describing all its many problems - and hopes a new Ministerial Advisory Group will provide some solutions. Audio
Medical equipment company director sentenced for payments to DHB manager
William MacKenzie arranged for his company to make 28 payments totalling more than $170,000 to the manager.
Experts warn measles outbreak likely to grow
Health experts are warning that the measles outbreak will likely grow due to low vaccination rates and new cases that aren't linked to overseas travel. There are currently 11 known measles cases… Audio
Rural nurses target measles vaccination 'hesitancy'
Measles is so infectious, it requires an immunity rate of at least 95 percent in the community to prevent spread.
Fiji's HIV crisis could spread across the region, health experts warn
One public health expert described Fiji as a gateway country to other Pacific Islands, warning that, "We could see an increased number of [HIV] cases in New Zealand as well." Audio
Kids swallowing magnets, needing major surgery - MBIE issues warning
It took a few minutes for Karen Teague to get out of her daughter that she had swallowed the two ends of magnet jewellery about 30 minutes apart.
13-year-old has major surgery after eating 100 magnets
Surgeons at Tauranga Hospital had to remove part of the boy's bowel to get out the magnets bought on Temu.
RNZ political panel: Willis digs at Labour over leak
"Already civil war is breaking out in the Labour Party over whether this tax is wide enough," the finance minister says. Audio
Why your health insurance premiums keep going up
A 'healthy, young' man says he's shocked to be told his premiums have increased 25 percent in a year. Audio
Potential for measles outbreak to be worse than 2019
Last time there were more than 2000 cases with a third of patients needing hospital care, Professor Michael Baker says. Audio
