Health
How much do people pay to go to the GP?
Visual journalist Marika Khabazi asked people how much they pay to go to the GP, and how they'd feel about paying before they see the doctor. Audio
Call for schools soft drink ban renewed
The New Zealand Dental Association wants the government to enforce water-only policies on schoolgrounds.
GP practices asking patients to pay before seeing doctor
A group of GP practices is asking patients to pay before they see the doctor because more people are skipping on their bills. Green Cross Health is rolling out a pay on the day policy across most of… Audio
Healing from narcissist people, a guide
It's all charm and seduction at the start of a relationship with a narcissist. But then comes the manipulation and gaslighting says Dr. Ramani Durvasula, a professor of psychology at California State… Audio
Dentists continue to campaign for ban on sugary drinks in schools
Dentists are continuing to campaign for a ban on sugary drinks in schools after the previous government left them hanging.
The Labour Government considered a ban but deferred it until after the… Audio
Shock over changes to disability funding
Parents and whānau of people with disabilities are in shock and extremely disappointed by sudden limitations to funding - stopping people from using it for transport, food or accommodation for support… Audio
Taking the plunge with the tall man in a van
Former pro basketballer Stuart McEwen wants to change his life - and he wants you to join him.
Wastewater reveals which towns are drinking most
A close look at wastewater has revealed which towns drink most, and turned up one mysterious, particularly boozy night.
Rural NZers more likely to drink alcohol wastewater sampling finds
Wastewater sampling has found New Zealanders living in less populated areas are more likely to drink alcohol than those in bigger towns or cities.
South Islanders consumed more booze than the North… Audio
Survey shows why Japanese couples aren't having kids
To Japan, where a visit by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken to Seoul for a summit on democracy resulted in North Korea testing their missiles and Japanese couples might be making memories… Audio
Are we overmedicalising menopause?
Experts warn that women are being sold an over-simplified narrative of menopause as a health problem to be solved. Audio
'What is a beautiful home worth?'
The impact silica dust from engineered stone is having on workers is an issue on par, if not worse, than asbestos, a doctor says. Audio
Covid-19 update: 4666 new cases, 20 further deaths
There have been 4666 new cases of Covid-19 reported in the past week, and 20 further deaths attributed to the virus.
Change brings fears for those suffering mental breakdowns
People who've suffered acute mental breakdowns fear the health system won't be ready to fill the gap when police withdraw from crisis callouts.
The Minister for Mental Health, Matt Doocey, has… Audio
Research finds one in ten use opioids three months after surgery
Auckland University researchers says it's alarming that one in ten people continue to use opioids three months after surgery.
They say use of the drugs for that long brings a range of risk factors.
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Survivors doubt mental health system can step up
People who have suffered acute mental breakdowns fear the health system will not be ready to fill the gap when police withdraw from crisis callouts.
One in 10 still using opioids three months after surgery
The research also highlighted an increasing rate of opioid prescribing among older adults, particularly women and those over 85.
Greater cooperation needed to fight synthetic drugs: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has called for greater international cooperation to fight synthetic drugs, like Fentanyl, while Colombia has announced its support for a public health-focused… Audio
'Administrative error' could have delayed building consent for Dunedin Hospital
A square of land barely bigger than a car park briefly threatened to hold up building consent for Dunedin's new hospital, ministerial documents have revealed.
Malnutrition 'reaching unprecedented levels in Gaza' - UN
The main UN aid agency operating in Gaza says that acute malnutrition is accelerating in the north of the Palestinian enclave.