Health
Measles vaccination efforts continue, despite reluctance from some
A healthcare provider in Auckland is ramping up efforts to reach people who are not immunised against measles, despite hitting a wall with some families. Audio
Measles vaccination efforts ramp up in Auckland
Measles vaccination efforts are ramping up in Auckland communities, with pop-up clinics, door to door campaigns and pharmacies all doing their part. Lucy Xia reports. Audio
Mental health services fragmented, inaccessible - report
The Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission is calling for a national mental health crisis response system. Audio
WorkSafe cuts psychosocial harm team by a third
WorkSafe has reduced its team that focuses on psychosocial harm from 15 staff to about nine.
Measles outbreak set to throw exam plans into disarray
Secondary school exams start on Monday, but some students could be asked to stay home due to the measles outbreak.
Pacific communities urged to get vaccinated as measles cases rise
Health experts warn the number of measles cases could pass 1000 within months unless immunisation rates improve. Audio
Experts call for nationwide mental health response team
The Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission is calling for a single, nationwide mental health crisis response system -- after 35-thousand people sought help last year. Commission's Chief Executive… Audio
NZ confirm 17 measles cases
At least one school is clashing with officials over how to handle the current measles outbreak, as three of the country's largest secondary schools confirm cases of the highly-contagious disease. Audio
Thousands of health workers to vote on possible industrial action
More than 11,500 Allied Health workers will vote on whether to take industrial action after mediation with Health NZ
Teen took own life after porn triggered mental health struggle
The girl's "online ordeal is a lesson to us all" a coroner has found.
Nelson Hospital's long-awaited ED upgrade finally complete
But the health minister says there remains a bed shortage, which the government is working to address.
Waiting for a lifeline: Parents hope toddler will get access to 'miracle' drug
Two-year-old Luca Rooney's parents are living in hope their wee boy will soon have access to a "miracle" life-extending treatment for his cystic fibrosis. Audio
The Panel Plus
An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: have humans always had a full eight hours a night? History says not - once upon a… Audio
Son not told mother badly hurt in rest home
A man whose mother needed a leg amputation after staying at a rest home says he was not told when she sustained serious injuries.
Hīkoi for Our Health marches through Dunedin streets
Dunedin protesters say the government needs to urgently address a health system in crisis.
Measles situation 'not easy' for schools to manage - expert
An infectious disease expert whose own child is among those potentially exposed to measles says he has confidence in the public health advice. Audio
Kāeo's private water crisis continues to deepen
The Far North town is now in its 17th day without running water.
School goes against measles advice as more cases confirmed
A Wellington school is going against official advice telling some students to stay at home while their measles vacination status is confirmed after an infected person was at a prize giving. Meanwhile… Audio
Parents hope toddler can access life extending treatment as Pharmac considers broader funding
The parents of an Auckland toddler say they're living in hope their wee boy will soon have access to a "miracle" life-extending treatment for his cystic fibrosis. Pharmac currently funds the drug… Audio
Pharmac could trim list of medicines awaiting funding
There are more than 120 drugs currently being considered, and many have been there for a number of years. Audio
