Health
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?
Back-office health workers to join major strike action
The union says critical IT workers and policy and business support staff are among them.
The Panel Plus
An extra half hour of The Panel with Mark Leishman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: you've heard of aerobics, but there's a new exercise in town: Quadrobics is the name… Audio
Te Whatu Ora cutting alcohol harm reduction staff and campaigns, union says
The agency confirmed a 'change process' was underway, as 65 organisations signed a letter urging the government to shut the alcohol industry out of policy decisions. Audio
The latest update on a diet that's good for you, and the planet
Most New Zealand adults consume more protein than the recommended amount.
Fewer smokers worldwide, but e-cigarettes fuel new addictions
New Zealand needed to intensify efforts to reduce smoking prevalence, say health experts. Audio
Boil water notice lifted for parts of Hamilton
The Rototuna Reservoir tested positive for ecoli at the weekend, affecting about 30,000 residents and closing schools and businesses.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 7th October 2025
In today's episode, Green Party co-leader Chloe Swarbrick discusses the alleged incident which took place at Winston Peters' house on Monday night; There has been a decrease in smokers globally, but… Audio
