Health
Measles awareness warnings ahead of busy Christmas party season
Health New Zealand is encouraging vigilance as more locations of interest are identified in the current measles outbreak, with the upcoming Christmas party season having the potential to make things… Audio
For better brain health, it's never too late to get active
Even beyond the age of 65, exercise diminishes dementia risk, a new study has found.
When buying cheaper puts child safety in danger
Between the high cost of living and a slew of toys failing safety tests, buying Christmas presents for kids is fraught.
Do you know what to do in these emergencies?
From heatstroke to drowning, an allergic reaction or a really bad cut, here's how to handle common summer emergencies.
Terror under the tree - the toys that can kill
Between the high cost of living and a slew of toys failing safety tests, buying Christmas presents for kids is fraught. Audio
Auckland bars among new measles locations of interest
Anybody who may have been exposed is asked to urgently contact Healthline.
How the ‘Seated Salsa’ can help relieve lower back pain
An estimated 619 million people around the world suffer from lower back pain. The exercise 'Seated Salsa' is being touted as a miracle movement to ease discomfort. Professor Ben Darlow is based at the… Audio
Forget the grindset: the power of 'productive quitting'
New Scientist journalist David Robson discusses why 'grindset' mentality can adversely affect our physical and mental health. Audio
World Bank to partner with global vaccine group on $2 billion funding
The partners say they will work together to find funds for healthcare and vaccines for 1.5 billion people.
Water nitrate levels rise in town previously hit by unsafe levels
Nitrate levels are inching up in a South Canterbury town, where some council water supplies were previously off limits for extended periods.
Workers injured by chemical at Taumarunui transfer station
An unknown chemical sent for recycling has injured two workers and forced the facility's closure.
'Zero sense': Health agency faces loss of 21 roles by April 2026
The staff cuts will see reductions to emergency management, pandemic preparedness and Māori health. Audio
US advisers scrap hepatitis B vaccine recommendation for most children
Disease experts say the move will reverse decades of public health gains.
Luxon, Waikato Uni break ground on third NZ medical school
Despite years of challenge from political parties and established schools, the construction of the New Zealand Graduate School of Medicine was marked off with a groundbreaking ceremony. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 5 December 2025
Between the FIFA World Cup Draw, a spicy A-league derby, and the final battle for the Formula 1 drivers championship - it's a huge weekend of sport; The E tu union has notified Air New Zealand of a… Audio
How can we ensure our kids are safe playing sport?
We're all aware of the benefits of children playing sport; learning to work as part of a team, increasing fitness, developing self-confidence, the list goes on. But these benefits can only be realised… Audio
The 'groundbreaking' drones delivering medicine
A drone successfully delivered medical supplies to Bay of Plenty's Matakana Island during a simulated emergency as part of a healthcare trial. Audio
GP worries crowded housing will add to measles spread in Auckland
An Auckland doctor says the tight living conditions of some families makes them more vulnerable to the spread of the virus, and at higher risk for children to develop complications. Audio
Vaccination efforts ramp up as measles cases rise
Sausage sizzles and family days are among the many creative ways health providers are spreading awareness of the risk of measles and getting people vaccinated amidst the current outbreak. RNZ's Lucy… Audio
Changes to rules for retirement villages
The Government's changing the rules for retirement villages including introducing an independent disputes scheme, and ensuring former residents will be repaid within 12 months. Age Concern's Chief… Audio
