Health
Christchurch's Ōtākaro Orchard Community Garden to open education hub
Beside Christchurch's Avon River, Otakaro Orchard Community Garden and Food Forest has 96 different fruit trees, and an underscrub filled berries, herbs and medicinal plants. Audio
Doctor-turned-comedian Adam Kay on finding the funny in a job he found toxic
Adam Kay has been very open with what turned him off working as a doctor and into a successful writer and comedian. Audio
Preparing mental health workers to attend emergency calls "could take a decade"
The Mental Health Foundation warns preparing the sector to pick up all mental health-related emergency calls could take a decade. Audio
Rotorua Hospital concerned for sick children this winter
The children's ward at Rotorua Hospital is missing a third of its beds, after Te Whatu Ora halted an upgrade to review costs. Association of Salaried Medical Specialists executive director Sarah… Audio
Rotorua Hospital doctors raise alarm over children's ward delays
The children's ward at Rotorua Hospital will be missing a third of its beds as winter hits because Te Whatu Ora halted an upgrade partway through to review costs.
Hot meals back for families on children's cancer ward after mix-up
Christchurch Hospital has apologised after families said it was removing meals for parents and caregivers on its children's cancer ward.
'Rashes and lesions': Is your mattress making you sick?
An Auckland family that suffered months of unexplained skin irritations and respiratory problems believes their mattress was to blame.
Teremoana Rapley reveals she's living with inoperable brain cancer
The award-winning musician announced the diagnosis days after winning a top honor at the Taite Music Awards.
Phil Daoust: Longevity for the late starter
Can a latecomer to health and fitness undo decades of inactivity, excess and intemperance? Journalist Phil Daoust explores his options in a new column, Fit for ever, in The Guardian. Audio
Tooth wisdom: from flossing and gargling to halitosis
We're joined once again by Dr. Alpdogan Kantarci, a faculty member at the Harvard University School of Dental Medicine and senior member of staff at the Forsyth Institute, an independent research… Audio
David Robson: Could your anxiety be your superpower?
David Robson is an award-winning science writer specialising in the extremes of the human brain, body and behaviour. Audio
Former Deputy PM Paula Bennett appointed Pharmac board chair
The former National MP "brings a wealth of experience" to the role, David Seymour says.
'Wrong way to be running this' - Former Te Whatu Ora chair criticises Health NZ 'savings' directive
Rob Campbell said it shows "poor management" and is "frankly irresponsible".
How to tell if your preschooler is autistic
Saturday Morning - A first of its kind one-to-one support programme for pre-school children showing signs of autism is about to be trialled in Wellington. Audio
How NZ sheep are helping find a cure for Alzheimer's
A University of Auckland geneticist says sheep are ideal for testing drugs, due to their longer life span, complex brain structure and genetic similarity to humans.
How to tell if your preschooler is autistic
A first of its kind one-to-one support programme for pre-school children showing signs of autism is about to be trialed in Wellington, with aspirations of going nationwide. Professor Josie Barbaro… Audio
Injured man gives up waiting for help after seven hours at hospital ED
Facing an all-night wait, Binn Wharton went home. By the time he was seen the next day, he was nauseous, shaking and needed IV antibiotics. Audio
Te Whatu Ora confirms hospitals must save $105m by July
It says several districts have gone over budget in the past three months - and adds it is "reducing the overspend, not making cuts".
Te Whatu Ora target to save a 105 million by July
In breaking news, the country's public hospitals have been given a target to save a total of 105 million dollars by July. Te Whatu Ora released this figure to RNZ this afternoon after a series of… Audio
Fury over HDC findings: 'My wife died, she never had to'
Kent Vickerman is furious at the outcome of the Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner's investigation into his wife's death.