Anusha Bradley

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Investigative Journalist at Radio New Zealand (RNZ)

Investigative Reporter @ RNZ [email protected] Voyager Media Awards 2025 Reporter of the Year

Articles

Health NZ criticised by Family Court Judge for legal appeal ‘distraction’

1 week ago | rnz.co.nz | Anusha Bradley

A judge has chastised government agencies for wasting public money and the court's time trying to recall her judgement criticising the living conditions of an autistic man held at Auckland's Mason Clinic. The man, who has been detained in near-isolation for 19 years, lives in noisy conditions despite his extreme sensitivity to loud sounds and a belief he should be moved.
Health NZ told to give private hospitals 10-year outsourcing contracts

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Anusha Bradley

Health Minister Simeon Brown says 10-year contracts with private hospitals would 'improve the cost effectiveness of delivery'. Photo / Mark MitchellBy Anusha Bradley of RNZHealth NZ has been directed to give private hospitals 10-year outsourcing contracts to perform elective surgeries. Health Minister Simeon Brown made the request in his Letter of Expectations to Health New Zealand’s Commissioner Lester Levy, which was sent in March, but only publicly released recently.
How pulling out of a long-planned new infant formula standard left the government with an expensive problem

3 weeks ago | rnz.co.nz | Anusha Bradley

The warning was issued to Cabinet ministers by Food Safety Minister Andrew Hoggard as the government considered opting out of tougher trans-Tasman baby formula rules last year. It is revealed in a newly released Cabinet paper from Hoggard. Despite the warning, Cabinet decided to opt out anyway, and Hoggard announced New Zealand would create its own standard.
Private hospitals may share costs for surgical trainee programmes

1 month ago | nzherald.co.nz | Anusha Bradley

Southern Cross Healthcare said it was willing to contribute towards training costs. Photo / RNZBy Anusha Bradley of RNZPrivate hospitals may be asked to help pay for surgical trainees they take on during outsourced elective treatments. Doctors have raised ethical and logistical concerns about allowing publicly paid surgical registrars to essentially provide free labour while training and assisting on less complex elective procedures outsourced to private hospitals for profit.
Health NZ’s elective surgery plan sees training shortfall warning

1 month ago | nzherald.co.nz | Anusha Bradley

Training agreements in private hospitals are being explored for various specialties. Photo / 123rfBy Anusha Bradley of RNZOutsourcing more elective surgeries will limit training opportunities for future surgeons, the Health Minister has been warned. Health New Zealand aimed to perform more than 30,000 elective surgeries in the 15 months to June 2026 in a bid to reduce waitlists, including by outsourcing thousands of more straightforward cases to private hospitals.
Stuff

1 month ago | stuff.co.nz | Anusha Bradley
The Post

1 month ago | thepost.co.nz | Anusha Bradley
Victim Support steps aside as suicide bereavement service

1 month ago | radionz.co.nz | Anusha Bradley

A new provider for a national suicide bereavement service as been appointed after Victim Support decided not to renew its contract in order to focus on victims of crime. Health New Zealand has appointed Te Rau Ora, a Māori-focused mental health and addiction organisation, to provide Haurahi Ora - National Interim Bereavement Triage and Coordination Service from 1 July until 31 December. Victim Support's contract will end on 30 June.
Victim Support steps aside as suicide bereavement service

1 month ago | rnz.co.nz | Anusha Bradley

A new provider for a national suicide bereavement service as been appointed after Victim Support decided not to renew its contract in order to focus on victims of crime. Health New Zealand has appointed Te Rau Ora, a Māori-focused mental health and addiction organisation, to provide Haurahi Ora - National Interim Bereavement Triage and Coordination Service from 1 July until 31 December. Victim Support's contract will end on 30 June.
Health NZ aims to cut surgery waitlists by outsourcing to private hospitals, extending doctors’ hours

1 month ago | nzherald.co.nz | Anusha Bradley

Surgeons are concerned about long hours, saying they're stretched thin. Photo / 123rfBy Anusha Bradley of RNZHealth New Zealand plans to cut its elective surgery waitlist by outsourcing thousands of simple cases to private hospitals, while asking public hospital doctors to work longer hours on the more complex cases. Surgeons have reacted to the plan with confusion, saying they are already stretched. Labour warned the approach would likely lead to complex patients waiting even longer.