Medicine
Māori given pills for chronic pain instead of proper health treatment, research shows
Māori are not getting the adequate healthcare they need for chronic pain.
Critically-ill people with Cystic Fibrosis will now have free access to life-saving drug
Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disease affecting the lungs, digestive system, and other organs.
Two people who need medicinal cannabis: one legally, one on the black market | Side by Side
Is medicinal cannabis actually accessible and affordable for those who need it?
Why did Labour and the Greens vote against a medical cannabis bill?
Last week a National Party bill to make medicinal cannabis more readily available was voted against by Labour, the Greens and the Māori party. Why?
On March…
These patients have been given a prescription for nature, rather than pills
A number of Kiwis are opting for fresh air and exercise instead of depending on traditional Western medicine.
A green prescription is an instruction from a health…
One of these teens with cystic fibrosis has access to a life-saving drug. The other doesn't | Side…
Bella and Osiris, both 17 years old, were born with cystic fibrosis, a life-threatening disease.
Fighting the inequity of our racist health system
In October 2018, the Waitangi Tribunal began the Wai 2575 inquiry into health services and outcomes for Māori.
The resultant report is a stark and disturbing reminder…
Rediscovering Aotearoa: Podcast - Hauora | Health
Only 4 percent of psychologists in Aotearoa are Māori. But Māori are 50 per cent more likely to experience mental distress than tauiwi, or non-Māori.
This episode…
Rediscovering Aotearoa: Hauora | Health
Medicine student Aniket Chawla is welcomed into a rongoā Māori wānanga (course) at Motatau Marae, near Kawakawa in Northland. He meets Juan and Tahjai Brown, twins…
The green fairy advocating for medicinal cannabis
'Green Fairy' Rose Renton successfully campaigned for her son Alex, then 19, to be the first person to receive a medicinal cannabidiol product in New Zealand.…
Togo's Voodoo Market
In the West African country of Togo you'll find this traditional Voodoo market. Often represented as black magic or dark witchcraft, this market aims to educate…
PrEP - the revolutionary drug for people at-risk HIV
As of March 1, Aotearoa becomes one of the first countries to publicly fund PrEP - an HIV prevention drug that greatly reduces the risk of…
I’m addicted to oxy. It’s not just a problem in the U.S.
Heralded as a 'new and improved' morphine, oxycodone is one of many prescription medications being used recreationally. This is Luke's story.
How NZ caused a deadly pacific pandemic
84 years after influenza killed 22% of Samoa's population, New Zealand apologised for not doing more to protect Samoan citizens. So what actually happened in 1918?
Brekfist: Death ft. Saraid's mum
Sit down for Brekfist as Saraid and Johanna chat about death, but it's not all doom and gloom! We also meet Saraid's mum, who tells us…
Endometriosis - how we're failing women by not caring about their pain
Despite being as common as diabetes and asthma, endometriosis gets no government funding. How can we be ignoring something that affects so many Kiwis?
Are you googling yourself sick?
How many times have you Googled your symptoms and ended up in full panic mode because the internet has diagnosed you with something rare and incurable?…
Can the internet be a therapist?
The internet can be a nasty place, playing a part in many mental health issues but can it also help to heal us? We take a…
Body Worlds
Ever wondered what the inside of a human body looks like? Well, here's your chance to take a closer look. The Body Worlds Vital - New…
Hair loss in men
Toupé or not toupé? Losing your hair can be a real spot of bother for some guys, so we chatted to Hamish and Eli to see…
The dreaded prostate exam
It's just a small amount of pressure that causes some to crumble... Join Baz as he takes one for the team, getting the dreaded prostate exam,…
Can psychedelics heal depression?
There's no magical cure for depression, but can magic mushrooms help out? Psychedelics New Zealand certainly think so, but you might want to hold up on…
Living with Marfan
James takes over 105 pills a week, but these pills aren't for fun, they're to keep him ticking. Take a look as James shows us how…
Rongoā Māori - finding medicine in the bush
Would you know how to heal yourself from nature alone? Raukura practises Rongoā Māori - traditional healing using our beautiful native bush.
The difficulty in obtaining medicinal cannabis
Canada have done it, France have done it, even most of the US have done it, so why is medicinal cannabis still such a contentious subject…
Half a doctor?
The 2010 cap on student loans means many medical students will be unable to graduate. How can we help students finish med school so they can…
The things to know about A.I.
Would you trust a robot with your life? Advances in Artificial Intelligence could see more and more medical procedures being carried out by machines. ??
Mental Health - Each community struggles differently
Every community has different ways of dealing with mental health issues. Some are open to talking about them, others encourage keeping those feelings to yourself. Nicole…
A history of our asylums, and where are they now?
Back in the day, those labelled 'undesirables' were put into mental asylums and kept in isolation. Today, those houses of horror have been refurbed for entertainment.
What is schizophrenia?
The portrayal of schizophrenia in film and television is skewed to the extreme, usually pairing it with dark or violent behaviour. Daniel is here to give…