Health
Cleaners doubling as security guards at two Waikato Hospitals
Cleaners doubling as security guards at two rural Waikato Hospitals have left staff worried about their own safety and that of patients. These are among findings in a report obtained by Checkpoint… Audio
Abuse compensation claims at $50 million so far
ACC faces mounting costs to pay compensation to child sex abuse survivors.
Māori bread and jackfruit: NZ’s changing diet
The latest entries in New Zealand's food composition database reflect the nation's growing ethnic diversity and rising demand for plant-based options and allergen-friendly foods.
'Nowhere to go' for more than 100,000 Kiwis
"[It] shift the mentality from homelessness being an individual problem caused by individuals to actually an understanding that homelessness is a collective responsibility," Hendry says.
Health experts debunk six common winter lurgy myths
How many of these home remedies actually work? Are they rooted in fact or just an old wives' tale?
'Nowhere to go' for more than 100,000 Kiwis
Unaffordable housing, the high cost of living, and 'very intentional decisions' by the government see a spike in homelessness. Audio
Genetic marker found for rare children's brain disease
An Otago-led team has uncovered a genetic cause for a rare children's brain disorder.
Media in the middle of political skirmishes over sickness and health
Polls show health is a huge concern, so it's no surprise it's hotly contested in politics - and the media. This week sick leave suddenly surged to the top of the news agenda.
Why your posture might be the secret to aging well
Is poor posture just a part of getting older? Not necessarily, says Dr. Deborah Kado. Audio
Tiny Plastics, Big Questions
A solid scientific understanding of microplastic exposure is more urgent than ever. Audio
Sick leave saga, public v private health claims
Mediawatch looks at the debate over whether private or public providers should be cutting waiting lists for surgery, or what combo of both will work best - and how sick leave suddenly surged to the… Audio
Sick leave saga, public v private health claims
Mediawatch looks at the debate over whether private or public providers should be cutting waiting lists for surgery, or what combo of both will work best - and how sick leave suddenly surged to the… Audio
Experimental new pill results in up to 24% weight loss
Side effects of the drug, tested as both a weekly injection and a daily pill, were mostly gastrointestinal with rates similar to other recent weight loss drugs.
Approaching life-changing diagnosis for "missing millions" with ME/CFS
Anyone who has or knows someone with ME, chronic syndrome fatigue or long covid knows that being believed is one of the toughest parts of having the condition. Audio
It's the shortest day of the year. Here's how that might be affecting your sleep
Felt like staying in bed longer this morning? It might be because the shorter days are affecting your circadian rhythm.
Big Question: Why can’t you lick your elbow?
Ever wondered why you can't seem to lick your elbow? Or what it means if you can? We did too, so we gathered up some special guests to help us out. Audio
Pre-Matariki chaos descends on Auckland roads
Police have made an arrest after a stand-off in Mt Roskill, but road closures continue to cause headaches.
Wait for cancer drugs could become longer for public patients
Doctors warn patients in the public health system could end up waiting longer if those with insurance are prioritised.
Psychiatrist hopes 'magic mushroom' treatment will be more widely available
Dr Cameron Lacey, the first psychiatrist granted approval to prescribe the Class A drug psilocybin, said it took energy and perseverance to get to the approval stage. Audio
Breakthrough for diagnosing Parkinson's disease
Brain scientists have made a breakthrough that could help diagnose Parkinson's disease and Multiple System Atrophy much earlier. Audio
