Karen Brown

A coroner is warning that young babies are at risk of dying when they share an adult's bed. Audio

Health officials are considering whether regular surveillance of seasonal flu should be stepped up. Audio

Overcrowding at Auckland's North Shore Hospital has been harshly criticised. Audio

It's been revealed Swine flu may have arrived in New Zealand before it came in with a group from Rangitoto College. Audio

5 airline passengers in transit at Auckland International Airport are in Middlemore Hospital tonight with suspected swine flu. Audio

NZ now faces the challenge of preventing a pandemic and grappling with the international response to infected countries. Audio

Joining us now is our health correspondent Karen Brown. Audio

RNZ Health Correspondent Karen Brown outlines the situation. Audio

Up to 10 thousand New Zealanders with gut diseases are beign urged to aid Turmeric to their diet. Audio

The Government has been told district health boards should no longer own public hospitals. Audio

Some senior managers in health are choosing not to seek a pay rise this year. Audio

The message is part of the feedback to the DHBs from public and special interest groups. Audio

Junior doctors are being told to ask for help much more readily from senior colleagues. Audio

Karen Brown examines the implications of changing the provider of Auckland's community laboratory testing service Audio

The parent of a child with cancer says heads should roll at Capital and Coast District Health Board. Audio

Doctors are demanding authorities lift the lid on confidential information about Auckland's massive medical testing swap. Audio

A new firm is to take over all community laboratory testing for the Auckland region, bringing a long-running feud to a head. Audio

Researchers say New Zealanders should be able to use genetic techniques to screen for a much wider range of health disorders. Audio

Earlier this month the Supreme Court refused to hear an appeal from Diagnostic Medlab Limited or DML. Audio

DHBs around the country have released shocking details about events that have harmed patients in public hospitals. Audio