Health
Listeria fears prompt recall of Matakana salmon products
Two salmon products are being recalled over fears they could be contaminated with listeria bacteria, which can be especially dangerous to vulnerable groups and during pregnancy.
Americas brace for 'worst dengue season'
More than 1000 people have died across the Americas this year from the mosquito-borne viral illness.
Hope new research will help get answers for those with rare disorders
Getting a diagnosis often requires an overseas, but a new project shows "New Zealand as the capability to assess our own people".
Government thinks disabled 'add no value to society' - protester
Disability funding changes have made people feel worthless and bullied by the government, a Christchurch father of four says.
'Temporary' solution after Invercargill's after hours clinic shuts
Invercargill After Hours Doctors has closed its doors, citing a lack of funding and growing daytime workloads.
Is there a fix for back pain?
We talk about the effect of stress on hearts but not enough about its relationship to musculoskeletal pain, says physiotherapist Antony Bush. He talks to Jesse Mulligan about the advice in his new… Audio
Australian states to fund drug to protect babies against RSV
Three states in Australia have just agreed to fund a drug which will help protect babies against the effects of RSV, a major cause of respiratory illness in children.
But doctors say New Zealand… Audio
Wait times increase for specialist hospital treatments
Latest figures from health agency Te Whatu Ora show the number of people waiting more than four months for hospital treatment has increased.
In the quarter ending in December 2023, 68,000 people were… Audio
RSV immunisation for babies: Doctors call for urgent access
Doctors are calling for urgent access to a new immunisation to protect babies from the dangerous RSV virus.
Wait times to see health specialists rise, childhood immunisations fall
In the three months to December 2023, 37 percent of patients had been waiting more than four months to see a specialist.
Mothers turn up at parliament to urge stronger action on vaping
A group of mothers turned up at parliament today to urge MPs to take stronger action on vaping.
Vape Free Kids appeared before the Health Select Committee with a 13,000 signature strong petition… Audio
Ketamine to be trialled as depression treatment
Otago University is seeking 60 regular users of anti-depressant therapy to take part in the study. Audio
Otago University looking for participants for ketamine study
University of Otago researchers are calling for participants in a trial, looking into how a popular recreational drug could help treat depression.
Ketamine has grown in reputation as an illicit drug… Audio
Teaching most vulnerable profession for Long Covid
The author of a new study into Long Covid says teaching is the most vulnerable profession.
Otago University associate professor Amanda Kvalsvig says up to 14 percent of people who catch Covid-19 get… Audio
GP clinic heads to High Court to get data back from IT company
A small marae-based GP clinic is going to the High Court to try to get its data back from a medical IT company.
How online health tools show accessibility is still an afterthought
Opinion - Accessibility in healthcare is often lacking or insufficient, both for staff and patients, Sally Britnell writes.
Cancer patients' travel funding boost: 'Important no one falling through the gap'
A funding boost to help thousands of cancer patients who travel long distances for treatment has been applauded by the Cancer Society, but it is questioning if it's enough to make a difference.
Why experts think Long Covid is still a worry
Long Covid can impact people for years and have "considerable" health impacts, researcher says. Audio
$18m boost for New Zealanders needing to travel for health treatment
New Zealanders needing to travel for specialist health treatment will receive an $18 million boost to cover costs, the government says.
Mumps alert for travellers from India and Singapore
Travellers on recent flights from Chennai in India and Singapore to Auckland are being asked to be alert after a fellow passenger was diagnosed with mumps.