Fad diets – a Harvard professor puts them to the test
In the interest of science, Daniel Lieberman has put himself through the mill. The Harvard professor of human evolutionary biology has…
‘Exhausted’ workers in Palmerston North mental health ward facing risk of assault every day
Palmerston North Hospital’s new mental health ward, Ngā Wai Ngāro. Photo: RNZ / Jimmy Ellingham Content warning: This…
Suburbs where house prices are falling – and rising – fastest
New data shows 56 percent of suburbs had either stable or rising standalone house values over the three…
Samoa’s main hospital rationing medicine amid critical shortage
Children’s paracetamol remain in low supply. Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Samoa’s national hospital is rationing critical medicine…
Antihormonal medicine removed in Australia will remain available in New Zealand
Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone A drug used to slow some types of cancer and treat endometriosis symptoms…
Antihormonal medicine removed in Australia will remain available in New Zealand
Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone A drug used to slow some types of cancer and treat endometriosis symptoms…
Paramedics will soon be able to prescribe certain medicines
Health Minister Simeon Brown said it would reduce pressure on emergency departments (file image). Photo: RNZ / Marika…
Can I rely on my wife’s KiwiSaver? – Ask Susan
(File photo) Photo: 123RF Got questions? RNZ has a podcast, ‘No Stupid Questions’, with Susan Edmunds. We’d love…
Risk sewage could leak from Moa Point wastewater plant during heav rain spell
Moa Point wastewater plant. Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Wellington Water is warning locals there is a risk…
Rural Women call for more support for mental health
Rural Women New Zealand says more investment is needed in mental health support. Photo: Unsplash / Zoe Richardson…
Tasman residents take hands on approach to address flood risks after devastating storms
Storm damage in Motueka in July 2025. (File photo) Photo: RNZ/Mark Papalii Nearly a year on from two…
New Zealand generates double the global average of rubbish, report says
People unable to put their bins out can ask for special help in Invercargill. (File photo). Photo: Supplied…