Jim Green
East Coast area short of psychiatrists
Figures obtained by RNZ News have revealed a big shortage of psychiatrists throughout the country. The Tairawhiti District Health Board's chief executive, Jim Green, says it's difficult to recruit to… Audio
Could we make Mars livable?
NASA has come up with a pretty bold idea to make the planet Mars potentially livable for humans - launching a "magnetic shield" to a stable orbit between Mars and the sun which would effectively give… Audio, Gallery
DHB chief executive fronts on gallbladder death
A 74-year-old man who died after having gallbladder surgery may not have needed the operation in the first place. Audio
New information from Pluto
A new picture of Pluto's surface shows evidence of active geology and mountains comparable to the Rockies and nearly as high as Aoraki/Mt Cook. NASA has presented the first images acquired by the New… Audio
Radiologist wanted in US winds up in New Zealand
A radiologist wanted by US authorities on sex charges was working for the Gisborne-based Tairawhiti District Health Board until this year. Audio
Nasa launches mission to Mars
The Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution, or Maven, was attached to the Atlas Five rocket which took off this morning from the Canaveral Airforce station in Florida. Audio
Human remains in hospital rubbish bag found at recycling depot
An investigation is underway at Gisborne Hospital following the discovery of human bone fragments in a hospital rubbish bag at a recycling station. Audio
Health watchdog issues warning to provincial hospitals
The public's health watchdog is warning provincial hospitals to make sure their general surgeons have the skills to perform specialised operations especially for bowel cancer. Audio
Hawke's Bay DHB Funding Squeeze
Some of the problems that led to the entire Hawke's Bay DHB being sacked aren't unique to that particular board. Audio