Health
Rescue volunteers not eligible for ACC mental health support
Land Search and Rescue wants the government to reconsider ACC support for emergency volunteers, saying the Mt Maunganui landslide demonstrates the level of trauma they are repeatedly exposed to. RNZ… Audio
Expert says MediMap hack easy to prevent
A cybersecurity expert says the hack of a widely used medication monitoring platform would have been easy to prevent. Abhinav Chopra spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Report calls for change to NZ dental care system
A new report into dental care says New Zealand can learn from other countries with better results, many of which have publicly funded services. Report coordinator Kayli Taylor spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
…Christchurch Hospital reaching capacity, Nurses' Organisation says
The hospital was described as "heaving" on Wednesday with some elective surgeries cancelled.
Tougher regulations needed for ultra-processed food marketing - researcher
Better labelling and restrictions around packaging directed at children is needed, says a university researcher. Audio
Dispensing at pharmacies 'a lot slower' after MediMap hack
Pharmacies are falling back on their emergency back-up plans to distribute medication, and doing a lot of unpaid leg-work in the process, following the MediMap hack. Audio
MediMap seeks court injunction to protect stolen medical data
The hacked health portal is heading to court to try to block people accessing and using the data that has been breached. Audio
Care homes relying on backup plans following MediMap hack
Care homes and pharmacies are falling back on their emergency backup plans to distribute medication, following the MediMap hack. The prescription portal is used by many aged care, disability, and… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 25 February 2026
New details have emerged about exactly what was hacked in the MediMap data breach. Midday Report can reveal that recorded medication and substance allergies were compromised, along with records of… Audio
Why intermittent fasting may not be the best way to lose weight
Intermittent fasting has become a bit of a health trend, with many people using it as a way to lose weight or improve their wellbeing. But new research suggests an eating plan that switches between… Audio
EBOS posts lower first-half profit, revenue up 13%
The healthcare and animal care services company is seeing solid demand in both of the markets in which it operates.
Health NZ and PSA reach deal after months of strikes
The new collective agreement included a pay increase of 2.5 percent from December 2025 and a further 2 percent from December this year
What people with tourette’s want you to know
The condition has become even more public after a man shouted expletives at the Baftas.
Health services and increasing privatisation
An Auckland academic compares the privatisation here with the health system in the United States. Professor Jaime King says New Zealand is reaching a tipping point. Audio
MediMap health portal hack 'a wake-up call'
A cyber security consultant says organisations need to take ownership of where they put their information. Audio
We are distracted every 44 seconds - how do we cope?
"If we look at history, it always will speed up... so being able to know how to focus when it's necessary, I think is a very, very valuable skill to have."
Pharmac to widen access to two medicines for advanced melanoma
Experts say a proposal for Pharmac to widen access to two medicines for advanced melanoma will improve outcomes. Oncologist Dr Gareth Rivalland spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Young people facing more psychological distress - report
A report which gives a snapshot of mental health and addiction services in the year to June 2025 has also found that youth are finding it harder to get specialist help. Audio
Medication management system hacked
The hack of a medication management system is causing big delays for the doctors, pharmacists and rest homes using it. Taupo pharmacist Ayman Ibousi spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Report finds increased psychological distress in young people
Young people are facing more psychological distress and finding it harder to get specialist help according to a new report. Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission Chief Executive Karen Orsborn spoke… Audio
