Health
'Very concerned': NZ emergency departments now using AI
AI is becoming a useful tool, but often cannot not be used to its full extent because of outdated IT systems, a doctors' union rep said.
'I watched my homeland destroyed': Ethnic communities face poor mental health
Young Middle Eastern, Latin American and African people report unique challenges.
Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel: Ignore the wellness rules and live longer
From "fibermaxxing" to cortisol hacking, are you sick and tired of the over-prescribed wellness industry? Author of Eat Your Ice Cream: Six Simple Rules for a Long and Healthy Life, Dr. Ezekiel… Audio
The longevity obsession
Bio-hackers are looking for the answers to stretching out their lives as long as possible, but research says there's a biological end point for our bodies.
Trial for treating spina bifida in the womb shows remarkable results
Early trials of a breakthrough stem cell therapy to treat babies with spina bifida while still in the womb is showing remarkable results. The trial results published today in The Lancet medical… Audio
Are frozen or fresh veggies better for you?
At the supermarket what makes you decide between fresh or frozen veggies? If it's price or nutritional value, then you may be interested to know what really comes out on top. According to the latest… Audio
Third measles case confirmed this week, linked to overseas travel
Two West Auckland shopping centres are locations of interest.
Abatement notice issued over stench from sewage treatment plant
Canterbury Regional Council has received more than 4500 complaints during the past month describing a "putrid, sewage-like smell".
Low vision Kiwis have lower average life expectancy, research finds
The report by Blind and Low Vision NZ used anonymised data from StatsNZ to compare the experience of people with visual impairments to other groups. Audio
'I was going to die': The rise in KiwiSaver withdrawals for overseas surgeries
Biddy Tai Ahmu says she would never been able to have the operation if she couldn't tap into the fund. Audio
Benefits of e-bikes for Maori and Pacific people
A new study found e-bikes can improve physical and mental health and help manage chronic conditions among Maori and Pacific people. Project lead and co-author, Caroline Shaw spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Pasifika youth still falling through the gaps in mental health
Too many Pasifika youth are still falling through the gaps in mental health support in Aotearoa. Audio
Thousands of ambulance callouts for mental health non-urgent, study shows
The study found nearly 90 percent of the callouts were of low level and should have been managed in the community.
Hospital IT outages will continue due to Health NZ staff cuts, union warns
The Public Service Association says cuts to Health NZ's digital team mean they have lost IT experts who know how to patch up outages quickly.
Nangs users 'playing chicken' on the roads - police
Police warn that problems around the huffing of nitrous oxide products or nangs have escalated to where people are seeing whether they can drive without blacking out after inhaling the gas. Audio
Police vow to crack down on nangs amid boost in usage
Police are seeing more incidents involving drivers who've been huffing nitrous oxide or nangs, that can cause black outs and dizziness. They say the risks are "clear and grave". It is illegal to sell… Audio
Families in poverty having to go without essentials
Child poverty activists say families are having to make impossible decisions and go without life's essentials following the release of new Stats New Zealand data. The agency says one in seven kids are… Audio
New stats show no change to child poverty figures
Child Poverty stats released this morning show no change in child poverty rates for the year ended June 2025, according to Stats NZ. Children's Commissioner Claire Achmad spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio
'It's like a nightmare': Firefighters battle ACC for cover
Peter Ottley still remembers his world turning upside down, but all he has got since is apologies. Audio
Warnings of ‘spiralling’ health inflation
The former board chair of Health New Zealand is warning health inflation is spiralling and the government needs to pivot its thinking in response. Former board chair of Te Whatu Ora Health NZ Rob… Audio
