Health
Turning up the heat for mental health
We're talking about firefighters now, but less about them fighting fires, and more about them promoting mental health. Bevin James is with me, he's a former firefighter now turned flower farmer, but… Audio
Why a new drug registration is great news for many of you
Endometriosis is estimated to affect one in ten Kiwi women, it can cause debilitating pain and really affect women's ability to live life to the fullest. But today we saw an exciting headline - the… Audio
Easier surgeries siphoned to private sector, data shows
Outsourcing risks creating a two-tier health system and may compromise training, senior doctors have warned. Audio
Teens with a health conditions could lose jobseeker benefit
Hundreds of teenagers with a health condition or disability could lose their jobseeker benefit under changes announced by the government. Lawyer and disability advocate Huhana Hickey spoke to… Audio
Extended prescriptions may force some pharmacies to close
Some community pharmacies could be forced to close up over a potential $42 million loss in revenue from extended prescription periods, the industry group warns. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 9 October 2025
In today's episode, Rubbish is outweighing donations to community clothing bins; Corin Dann spoke to a former staff member of Starship Hospital described the workplace as toxic with a culture of… Audio
'Crumbling from the abuse': Doctors quit amid bullying at Starship Hospital unit, ex-worker says
More than a dozen nurses and doctors have lodged complaints with Worksafe behind closed doors. Audio
New treatment for endometriosis is now available in NZ
A new treatment for endometriosis is now available in New Zealand. Chair of NZ Women in Medicine, and Women's Health GP Dr Orna McGinn spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Former Starship Hospital staffer describes workplace as toxic
Corin Dann spoke to a former staff member of Starship Hospital described the workplace as toxic with a culture of bullying. RNZ agreed not to name the staffer whose voice has been disguised to protect… Audio
Union: Outsourcing of elective may affect doctor training
Kate Newton reports on the number elective surgeries being picked up by private sector. Audio
Gisborne council candidate was twice struck off medical register
Raawiri Gilgen was first struck off in 1989 for over-prescribing a depressant drug.
What it's like to grow up autistic
Growing up on the autism spectrum, Leland Vittert knew what it meant to be singled out. He was bullied by classmates, written off by teachers, even branded "weird" by a school principal. But his… Audio
Dunedin Hospital ED introduces peer support workers
They will help patients arriving in mental health crisis, the government says.
'Massive opportunity': Whanganui in running for new medical school's placements
A new agreement with Waikato University and other parties is a massive opportunity for the region, the mayor says.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 8 October 2025
In today's episode, a new Education Review Office report recommends considering a move to regional school holiday dates to reduce the cost of travelling in the school holidays; National's Nicola… Audio
Doctors and dentists vote to join 90,000 striking workers
Four-thousand senior doctors and dentists have voted to join 90,000 workers across health and education in mega strike action later this month. Association of Salaried Medical Specialists executive… Audio
ACC disputes company accused of 'cut-and-paste' decisions
Three complainants were sent rulings on their case reviews that contained identical text, their lawyers say. Audio
Bullying at Starship Hospital: Deadline for improvement nears
Multiple allegations of bullying and harassment of staff have been reported at Starship children's hospital in Auckland, RNZ can reveal. Audio
Complaints of bullying and harassment at Starship Hospital
RNZ has revealed there has been multiple complaints of staff bullying and harassment at Starship children's hospital in Auckland. Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann about the investigation. Audio
How fake doctors are trying to sell you weight loss drugs
Explainer - The popularity of Wegovy and Ozempic has seen a flood of ads pop up. Who can you trust?
