Health
Cheese recalled over Listeria concerns
The cheese was imported from Germany and sold at supermarkets across the country.
A 'fine line' between rough sex and sexual assault - report
A new report says changing sexual norms, particularly among young people, is a growing concern.
Can a multivitamin slow the ageing process? Not really
A daily multivitamin can help slow markers of biological ageing, a new study claims, but its senior author doesn't recommend doing that.
Can exercise reduce period pain? And what kind is best?
Current research suggests any kind of exercise can reduce the severity and duration of period pain.
'Going into a wave': Wastewater testing shows Covid cases on the rise
There has also been an increase in hospitalisations from Covid as New Zealand enters its ninth Covid wave.
Health Minister to meet with blood cancer specialists
Doctors, nurses and clinician researchers wrote an open letter to the prime minister about the unneccessary loss of Kiwi lives to treatable cancers. Audio
Reported COVID cases more than doubled
The daily reported figure has gone from 40 in late January to 86 a day - for the week ending March 8, according to waste water analysis released today. But scientists at PHR Science, formerly ESR, say… Audio
'It can kill within 24 hours': Second meningococcal case in student community
Close contacts of the student have been identified.
Blood cancer specialists say NZ lagging behind with treatments
The Health Minister has agreed to meet with a group of blood cancer specialists who wrote an open letter expressing their alarm at Kiwi patients dying unecessarily because Aotearoa is lagging behind… Audio
CAT scans, yes. Cats? No
Claws are out over a directive to restrict the movements of two popular moggies at Taranaki Base Hospital.
Health NZ knew IT job cuts would risk patient care
Documents reveal what the agency was told before it started making changes.
Child Cancer Foundation sees surge in families needing help
A charity supporting families with a child going through cancer says it's seen a 20% increase in whanau using its services in the last year. Child Cancer Foundation chief executive Monica Briggs spoke… Audio
How sex workers are keeping their STI rates down
A new study confirms what the sex industry has long said: diligent sex workers are professionals when it comes to avoiding some sexually transmitted infections.
What it's like being released from jail after 15 years
"I remember thinking 'is this it? what now?," Gail Maney says. Audio
Govt backtracks on 2024 controversial disability cuts
The Government has completely wound back the 2024 controversial cuts made to disability support service funding. Audio
Pharmacies see huge rise in vaccinations as COVID wave hits
An Auckland pharmacy has been dealing with a huge jump in covid cases as the country deals with another wave of the virus. The owner and pharmacist at St Lukes Medical Pharmacy, Edi Jayetileke spoke… Audio
Calls for psychological support for long term prisoners
The Coroner is calling for urgent psychological support for long term prisoners before and after release, after a former prisoner who served nearly 30 years for murder died by suicide on his release… Audio
Warning for employers over sick leave as COVID wave hits
Symptoms and sniffles are starting to keep people away from work - and employers are being warned to take care with the rules around sick leave. Hesketh Henry Employment Lawyer Jim Roberts spoke to… Audio
Kiwis with rare diseases still waiting for action
New Zealanders with rare diseases are still waiting for action, Nearly 600 days after the government agreed to implement a strategy to help them. Rare Disorders NZ Chief Executive, Chris Higgins spoke… Audio
Former Black Cap Luke Woodcock on brain cancer diagnosis
Former Black Cap Luke Woodcock was diagnosed with terminal cancer last month, he talked with RNZ's Bridget Tunnicliffe Audio
