Karen Brown
Prevenar Vaccine
All babies born since January will be in line for a new free vaccination against several common but serious illnesses. Audio
Health Budget
In the health sector, district health boards are the big winner getting 750 million dollars extra a year. Audio
Budget 2008 Response (Part 11)
Response from our political correspondents Brent Edwards, Patrick O'Meara, Gael Woods, Karen Brown and Richard Pamatatoe. Audio
Budget 2008 Response (Part 1)
Michael Cullen outlines the atmosphere in which he delivers his budget. Sean Plunket and correspondents discuss. Audio
Budget Day Tomorrow
It's Budget day tomorrow and as usual, sector groups are keen for a fill up. Audio
National Accuses Government of Stealing Initiatives
National is accusing the government of stealing one of its main health initiatives. Audio
Man's Lung Cancer Inoperable After Hospital Delay
Wellington's DHB is being faulted over its handling of an elderly patient four years ago, who now has inoperable cancer. Audio
Patient Safety in Question
Our Health Correspondent, Karen Brown, has the details behind the allegation that Dr Forbes has made about safety. Audio
Nurses Day
Their pay has been boosted, but the ongoing shortage of nurses is still causing stress to the profession. Audio
Lab Tests Appeal
The Auckland firm Lab Tests is appealing its loss of a 560 million dollar contract to provide community diagnostic testing. Audio
