Health
Documents reveal bullying at Dunedin Hospital
It follows earlier RNZ reporting that some staff at Southland Hospital were told they couldn't chat to each other for more than five minutes.
Bromley resident feels 'vindicated' after odour pollution report
The Public Health Communication Centre briefing says environmental odour pollution has damaging health effects. Audio
Three new measles cases reported in Northland
People who have attended exams at Kerikeri High School in early September are asked to be vigilant for any symptoms.
Australia funding more medicines faster than NZ - report
The head of Medicines New Zealand says there is a massive gap in medicine funding between here and across the Tasman which is not improving. Audio
Damaging health effects found from odours in Christchurch
People in the Christchurch suburb of Bromley are feeling vindicated after health researchers have found environmental odours have damaging health effects. Locals living in the suburb believe they've… Audio
Australia funding over two times more medicines than NZ
Australia is funding two and half times the modern medicines that Aotearoa is according to an ongoing study. The study comissioned by Medicines New Zealand has been tracking drug funding in both… Audio
Call for sunscreen to be subsidised
There are calls for sunscreen to be subsidised as we count down to the peak sun season. It comes as almost two dozen sunscreens in Australia were recalled, paused or under review because of concerns… Audio
Should NZ ban deals on junk food?
Buy one get one free, multi deals for junk or unhealthy food and free refills for fizz are now banned in England. The range of foods included is vast, from potato chips, pre package pizza and… Audio
New Pharmac boss' prescription for change
The country's drug buying agency, Pharmac, has a new leader after months without a chief executive. Audio
Biggest strike since the 1980s looms, union says
More than 11,500 physiotherapists, social workers and health assistants have voted to strike on 23 October. Audio
New freezer on the way after 'incredible' breast milk response
Some donors for a new breast milk bank had to be put on hold due to a lack of storage space in its first few weeks.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 2 October 2025
In today's episode, more than 11,500 allied health workers have voted to strike for 24 hours as part of a mega strike later this month; Meridian Energy says the government's long-awaited energy… Audio
Rural Health roadshow travels the country
The government is touring the country as part of a Rural Health roadshow, aimed at hearing directly from communities about their healthcare needs. Associate Health Minister Matt Doocey spoke to Corin… Audio
Foul environmental odours impact health: Report
A new report says foul environmental odours are common in New Zealand, and they can make people sick. Lead author Dr Jonathan Jarman spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
More than 11,500 allied health workers vote to strike
More than 11,500 allied health workers have voted to strike for 24 hours as part of a mega strike later this month. PSA delegate and mental health social worker Andy Colwell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
New Pharmac leader on stepping into the role
The country's drug buying agency, Pharmac, has a new leader. Natalie McMurtry spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
UK Peer to pay huge fine over PPE contract
A Conservative peer has been fined over breaching a covid PPE contract - Henry Riley has the story from London. Audio
Foul stench from sewage, meatworks can make people sick, agency says
The public health research agency says regulators are not doing enough about environmental odour pollution.
Thames Hospital nurses picket over understaffing, workload
Nurses say they continue to face under resourcing within the wards, ED and among the district nursing team. Audio
Which lab tested your sunscreen?
Consumer New Zealand say price is no indication of the effectiveness of sunscreens. Audio
