Health
China's Inner Mongolia reports two cases of bubonic plague
China's northern region of Inner Mongolia has reported two cases of bubonic plague, following a previous infection that was detected, the local government says.
Pasifika 'herded through a quick, dirty and nasty' pathway says cancer survivor
Waking up to see another day is a gift for Auckland mum-of-three Maria Marama. Audio
'The kids are catching everything' - Winter ailments plague families
It has been a winter from hell for Lower Hutt mother "Jane", whose four children have had Covid, RSV and two strains of the flu since mid May.
National pledges to put an extra $30m into Dunedin Hospital if elected
National promises to put an extra 23 inpatient beds, two operating theatres and a PET scanner in the new build that has been plagued by delays and budget blowouts. Audio
Pasifika contracting meningococcal in NZ set to increase this winter
There is concern that meningococcal disease cases will continue to climb this year after increasing over the last two years in New Zealand. Audio
Our Changing World – Neurogenetics
Two New Zealand patients will be the first participants in the world to join a phase 1 clinical trial to test the safety of a new therapy for myotonic dystrophy – a rare neurogenetic condition. It's… Audio
Parenting: How to talk to neuro-divergent children and teens about sex and pornography
Sex therapist Jo Robertson on navigating the porn talk with neuro-divergent children, rainbow kids and children with disabilities. Jo is the Research and Training Lead for The Light Project, a… Audio
Unearthing the bitter truth of bottle gourd
A New Zealand physician warns of the risks associated with consuming a vegetable commonly used in Southeast Asian dishes.
NZ minister announces plan to tackle 'worrying' rheumatic fever rates
A new plan to tackle rheumatic fever has been launched by New Zealand's Associate Minister of Health for Pacific Peoples.
A life dedicated to helping Maori and Pasifika children
Paediatrician and researcher Dr Teuila Percival is to be a Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit. She takes her role of advocacy for better outcomes just as seriously as being a good… Audio
Preparing for the winter illness wave
Winter illness season is upon us. Can the health system cope with the inevitable increase in demand that comes with it? Audio
22 Simon Wilson | The Cancer Diaries
A shock diagnosis forced Simon Wilson to come to terms with his own mortality. Rather than let it derail his work, the veteran journalist made the bold call to bring readers along on each step of his… Audio