Health
Major capital may face evacuation due to drought
It is not clear how the sprawling megacity of more than 10 million people would be evacuated.
New $56 million cancer centre life changing for patients
The opening of a cancer centre in New Plymouth is being described as life changing for people living with the disease, and for the professionals who care for them.
Immunisation campaign sees thousands of MMR vaccinations delivered daily
The health minister says the National Immunisation Week campaign has been a success, with more than 10,000 MMR vaccinations given.
New Cancer Center lifechanging for Taranaki patients
The opening of a $56 million Taranaki Cancer Centre in New Plymouth is being described as life changing for people living with the disease in the region, and for the professionals who care for them… Audio
Woman spends six weeks in hospital after overseas operation
Another horror story has emerged of an overseas weight-loss operation gone wrong. Manawatu woman Helen Watson's spent six weeks in hospital since returning from Turkey, unable to eat, drink or walk… Audio
Pharmac wants to trim its waiting list - but no list at all might be better
Pharmac currently has 123 medicines on the Options for Investment list - but is there a better way?
Ministry told abuse survivor had 'weeks left to live', only apologises after her death
The woman's lawyer told the Ministry of Health her client had just "weeks left to live". Audio
Homeless becoming more desperate, court worker says
A frontline worker at Auckland District Court says more people with complex mental health and addiction problems are coming to her for help. Audio
Ministry sat on abuse survivor's claim knowing she was dying
The Ministry of Health sat on a state abuse survivor's redress claim for weeks, knowing she had cancer and was about to die. Political reporter Anneke Smith reports. Audio
Conjoined twins in PNG face uncertain future
The parents of conjoined twins in Papua New Guinea are fighting for surgery for their sons despite medical advice against it. Audio
14-year-old dies huffing deodorant
Faith had been inhaling butane with a friend when she started shaking on the ground and foam began coming out of her mouth.
No new confirmed measles cases, but many symptomatic
Cases would likely grow with 16 contacts symptomatic, Health NZ said. Audio
The Panel with Lizzie Marvelly and Ben Thomas, Part 1
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Lizzie Marvelly and Ben Thomas. First up, free cervical cancer screening for everyone is the next plank laid in Labour's plan to get… Audio
Health officials expect more measles cases
There are no new cases of measles today, but 16 cases are showing symptoms of the highly contagious disease, and health officials say there will be more cases. Health Minister Simeon Brown spoke to… Audio
Infectious disease research gets $75 million funding boost from government
Scientists do not know what the next pandemic will be - or when it will hit - but they are certain about one thing: it is coming.
Lifeline calls on government for support as it faces funding shortfall
A mental health helpline is calling on the government for financial support as it plans to cut back its services. Lifeline Aotearoa says its facing a funding shortfall, which means it will have to… Audio
Lifeline to cut operations if funding shortfall not plugged
A mental health support service says it will have to reduce its operations if it cannot plug a $2 million shortfall. Audio
Nearly 60 midwives trained to deliver pregnancy vaccination programme
The programme, which launched in August, is a key part of the government's response to the whooping cough epidemic, which has hit 3200 cases in the last year and caused one death.
Labour promises to make cervical screening free for everyone
"Free cervical screening means earlier diagnosis, lives saved, and less pressure on our hospitals," .
Lifeline to cut services due to funding constraints
Lifeline, the mental health support service will reduce its operations due to funding constraints. Presbyterian Support Northern Chief Executive, Shaun Greaves spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
