Health
How to tell if your preschooler is autistic
Saturday Morning - A first of its kind one-to-one support programme for pre-school children showing signs of autism is about to be trialled in Wellington. Audio
How NZ sheep are helping find a cure for Alzheimer's
A University of Auckland geneticist says sheep are ideal for testing drugs, due to their longer life span, complex brain structure and genetic similarity to humans.
How to tell if your preschooler is autistic
A first of its kind one-to-one support programme for pre-school children showing signs of autism is about to be trialed in Wellington, with aspirations of going nationwide. Professor Josie Barbaro… Audio
Injured man gives up waiting for help after seven hours at hospital ED
Facing an all-night wait, Binn Wharton went home. By the time he was seen the next day, he was nauseous, shaking and needed IV antibiotics. Audio
Te Whatu Ora confirms hospitals must save $105m by July
It says several districts have gone over budget in the past three months - and adds it is "reducing the overspend, not making cuts".
Te Whatu Ora target to save a 105 million by July
In breaking news, the country's public hospitals have been given a target to save a total of 105 million dollars by July. Te Whatu Ora released this figure to RNZ this afternoon after a series of… Audio
Fury over HDC findings: 'My wife died, she never had to'
Kent Vickerman is furious at the outcome of the Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner's investigation into his wife's death.
Fisherman with infected wound waits 7 hours in A&E
A southland fisherman, with an infected weeping open wound on his wrist gave up waiting for medical help after seven hours in Southland Hospital's Accident and Emergency department. Audio
Staffing shortages force clinics to close doors reduce hours
Health professionals are painting a bleak picture of the level of workforce shortages in the sector. Nick James reports. Audio
Government unveils fetal alcohol guidelines, plan for diagnosis training
The government is promising to step up the response to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, promising to boost diagnoses and raise awareness.
Hospitals asked to make more than $80m in cuts
The central health agency is asking hospitals to save more than $80m by July as part of a nationwide cost-cutting drive, according to figures sourced by RNZ.
After-hours clinics on verge of collapse in some regions
Overworked GPs have signalled they can no longer cover, while funding is falling short. Audio
After hours facilities on brink of collapse - specialist
The Royal New Zealand College of Urgent Care is calling for consistency in the way after-hour medical and urgent care centres are funded. Dr Kelvin Ward is the Chair of the Royal New Zealand College… Audio
Fears loopholes will be exploited in new vape rules
There is no doubt vape manufacturers will find and exploit gaps in new regulations, an experts say. Audio
ANZAC Day commemorated in Tonga
ANZAC commemorations aren't limited to New Zealand and Australia, Kalafi Moala reports on how the day is marked in Tonga. Audio
World-first child autism clinic trialled in Wellington
A world-first child autism clinic is being trialled in Wellington, providing support to families of children under five years old identified with signs of autism.
Visitors to Samoa urged to take precaution
Visitors to Samoa urged to take precaution. Audio
'Serious public health issue': Concerns about nitrate levels in drinking water
The organisation tested 445 water samples in Canterbury and results indicate multiple town supplies had nitrate levels above the threshold.
Canterbury hospitals on notice to cut spending by $13m by June
The senior leadership team has already held a workshop "to identify local opportunities", leaked documents show.
Dengue fever cases rising in Samoa
As dengue cases in Samoa continue to rise, the Ministry of Health there is urging locals and tourists to be vigilant and take precautions. RNZ Pacific's Tiana Haxton reports Audio