Ruth Hill
Scott Watson appeals murder conviction again
Double murderer Scott Watson - who's spent a quarter of a century in prison for the murders of young Blenheim friends Ben Smart and Olivia Hope - will have his case heard again today Monday by the… Audio
"Not safe or sustainable": Kapiti's only psychiatrist quits
One of the country's fastest growing regions - the Kapiti Coast north of Wellington - is losing its only remaining psychiatrist. Ruth Hill explains why. Audio
RNZ Budget Day Special
RNZ's Budget Day Special hosted by Corin Dann. Corin is joined by Political Editor Jo Moir, Business Editor Gyles Beckford and a range of RNZ correspondents to explain what the budget means to you. Audio
Covid affects lingering over Census data
Migration rates "falling off a cliff" during COVID-19 and fewer babies being born are behind slower population growth in New Zealand, revealed in the first post-pandemic Census results released today… Audio
Census data released
The first tranche of data from the last census has just been released by Stats NZ. RNZ's reporter Ruth Hill with what the initial data reveals. Audio
Wellington Water apologises for budget hole
Wellington Water apologised to councils after discovering a multi-million dollar hole in its budget. The error was only spotted after most councils had already signed off on their long-term plans… Audio
Mental Health organisations critical of budget policy statement
In a joint letter to Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey, a group of leading mental health organisations are protesting at what they're calling "bad economics" - the Government's "glaring omission" of… Audio
Junior doctors walk off the job again
Junior doctors have walked off the job again today, while Health New Zealand says its new offer is a good one. Ruth Hill reports. Audio
Woman nearly dies from skin reaction to meds
A woman in her 20s who had a skin reaction from her epilepsy medication nearly died after waiting weeks to see a dermatologist in the public system. It's believed to be the first-ever case of its kind… Audio
Woman survives "one in a million" reaction to medicine
A young woman who suffered an extremely rare, near-fatal reaction to a medicine says it was terrifying not knowing whether she would ever fully recover. Ruth Hill reports. Audio
Pharmac funding boost will only "keep the lights on" - patients
A multi-million dollar budget boost for Pharmac will only "keep the lights on", warn patient advocates and doctors. Ruth Hill reports. Audio
OIA shows after hours medical services under unbearable strain
After-hours medical services in some regions are on the verge of collapse, as overworked GPs signal they can no longer provide cover or the funding falls short. Ruth Hill reports. Audio
'Dire' shortage of dermatologists in many regions
People suffering debilitating and potentially life-threatening skin conditions are not getting the treatment they need in many regions due to the dire shortage of dermatologists. Ruth Hill reports. Audio
Govt won’t say if it will follow UK move on puberty blocker use
The Health Ministry is refusing to say if it's considering following Britain's move to ban the routine use of puberty blockers for transgender children and teenagers. Ruth Hill reports. Audio
Thousands of healthcare workers exempted from mandates
More than 8000 health workers were allowed to keep working during the pandemic, despite not being fully vaccinated against Covid-19. The data shows health providers - including district health boards… Audio
Two plead not guilty to charges in 'horrific' child abuse case
A mother charged with failing to protect her two young children from horrific injuries and the man accused of seriously wounding one of them have both pleaded not guilty. The pair, who are both aged… Audio
Horrific and deliberate injuries inflicted on 2 Lower Hutt children
Multiple broken bones, extensive bruising, a brain bleed and severe internal damage. That's just some of the horrific and deliberate injuries inflicted on two young lower hutt siblings over some time… Audio
Five months since death of Baby Ru
It is five months today since the little boy known as Baby Ru died in Hutt Hospital of catastrophic head injuries, but no-one has yet been charged.
That's despite the fact there were three adults in… Audio
Shortages in mental health service workforce
Not sick enough to get help - that's what many people struggling with debilitating depression and anxiety are being told by mental health services.
Meanwhile, even for those who can afford to pay… Audio
Change brings fears for those suffering mental breakdowns
People who've suffered acute mental breakdowns fear the health system won't be ready to fill the gap when police withdraw from crisis callouts.
The Minister for Mental Health, Matt Doocey, has… Audio
