Health
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
Canterbury health services told to make savings
Leaked documents show canterbury health services are expected to save more than thirteen million dollars by the middle of the year. Canterbury University's Dr Michael Gousmett speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio
How to help free your kids from screen addiction
After her oldest son Adam became addicted to gaming as a teen, American nurse Melanie Hempe didn't want the same for her three other kids. Now she helps other parents redirect their children back to… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 24 April 2024
On today's episode, the Labour Party says the government's first changes to the Resource Management Act are short-sighted, leader Chris Hipkins joins us, lawyers are pushing back against the… Audio
Iraqi father begins legal fight against BP over son's death
A father has started legal action against UK oil giant BP over the death of his 21-year-old son.
'Life and death situation': Man with cancer had surgery cancelled last minute
Graeme was marked up and sitting in a hospital gown, ready for his cancer operation when he was told his surgery had been cancelled. Audio
Drinking water at 20 sites mostly clear of 'forever' chemicals - study
The tests of tap, bore and lake water are mostly in urban areas north of Taupō and three in the South Island.
New import rules to avoid repeat of hepatitis A outbreak
Frozen berries coming into New Zealand will have to meet new import rules, in a bid to improve food safety.
Covid-19 update: 2383 new cases, 21 further deaths
There have been 2383 new cases of Covid-19 reported in the past week, and 21 further deaths attributed to the virus.
Fumigation campaign underway in Samoa to address dengue outbreak
A national cleaning campaign is underway in Samoa to address the nation's outbreak of dengue fever. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 23 April
On today's episode, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon discusses his government's decision to bring back the Three Strikes law, hospice leaders are calling for changes to the End of Life Choice act… Audio
Health NZ 'too obedient to political masters' - former chair
Rob Campbell says Te Whatu Ora should be standing up for it's staff, not standing over them. Audio
Former Te Whatu Ora chair on pay offer for junior doctors
Former Te Whatu Ora chair Rob Campbell says the agency has the wrong priorities and isn't advocating hard enough for its health workers. Campbell spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Hospice chief executive supports calls for changes to End of Life Act
The chief executive of the country's only hospice that offers the act of assisted dying on its premises is backing calls for changes to the law when it comes up for review later this year. Tina… Audio
Junior doctors threaten strike over pay offer
Two and a half thousand junior doctors say they'll walk off the job on May the 7th, describing pay options offered by Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand as "unacceptable". Resident Doctors Association… Audio