https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/health/rss NZME Keep up with the latest in local health news with Newstalk ZB. Sat, 14 Mar 2026 02:40:48 Z en https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/health/auckland-airport-measles-alert-international-terminal-named-exposure-site/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/health/auckland-airport-measles-alert-international-terminal-named-exposure-site/ The Auckland Airport International Terminal has been identified as a measles location of interest after a confirmed case involving an overseas traveller. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:06:30 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/health/what-nitrous-oxide-does-to-your-body-and-your-brain/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/health/what-nitrous-oxide-does-to-your-body-and-your-brain/ Nitrous oxide has been used as pain relief and as a sedative for more than 150 years - and in more recent times, as a recreational drug. Wed, 11 Feb 2026 02:19:49 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/health/dentist-costs-whakat%C4%81ne-resident-joins-advocacy-calls-for-free-universal-care/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/health/dentist-costs-whakat%C4%81ne-resident-joins-advocacy-calls-for-free-universal-care/ Danae Lee started having dental problems from age 18. Mon, 05 Jan 2026 01:03:43 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/health/woman-waited-11-hours-at-wellington-hospital-s-emergency-department-was-not-seen-by-doctor/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/health/woman-waited-11-hours-at-wellington-hospital-s-emergency-department-was-not-seen-by-doctor/ By Ellen O’Dwyer of RNZ Sun, 04 Jan 2026 22:16:28 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/health/how-our-pets-are-taking-up-our-time-and-changing-our-lives/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/health/how-our-pets-are-taking-up-our-time-and-changing-our-lives/ Many New Zealanders are spending hours every day with their pets, and many are picking up healthy habits as a result. Sun, 28 Dec 2025 16:00:13 Z