Rotorua Daily Post'Blessing in disguise': How failing an eye test saved a man from vision lossHe says there 'isn’t enough knowledge' about the disease. A surgeon hopes to change that.13 Dec 04:00 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Way overdue': Mental health unit budget rises by $17m, completion further delayedThe unit was initially expected to be finished in 2023.09 Dec 04:02 PM
Rotorua Daily Post36,000 nurses strike nationwide after ‘distressing’ pay offerHealthcare workers take action, citing patient safety threats and stalled negotiations.03 Dec 02:54 AM
Rotorua Daily PostRolls-Royce of hearts: How one teen organ donor saved six livesNow, his mum shares why she thinks families should talk about donations.29 Nov 04:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostHow a 'horrific' hunting accident in 1982 led to a terminal cancer diagnosisA patient is 'disgusted' National didn't fund 13 cancer drugs it promised.17 Nov 06:40 PM
Rotorua Daily PostThe NZ health district where there is one GP to 1900 peopleAnd how one practice is 'revitalising' its GPs' passion for the job.13 Nov 05:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostShellfish collection ban in BoP harbour in force nowA two-year ban on taking the shellfish came into force today.12 Nov 09:59 PM
Rotorua Daily PostTe reo champion's influence extended beyond the kapa haka stageRicky Mitai was known for his immense warmth and generosity.11 Nov 10:00 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Incredible': Heart transplant recipient outlives life expectancy by nine yearsHe is 'living proof' of what can be achieved through people donating their organs.07 Nov 04:00 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'100% preventable': Man dies after hospital fall, more than 24-hour wait in EDKerry Mason's father Brian Brosnahan died after a 'huge fall' on a hospital ward.21 Oct 05:10 PM
Rotorua Daily PostChief medical officer jobs under reviewFour small health regions could lose medical officer roles.08 Oct 07:28 PM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily PostWoman coerced into giving baby up for adoption in 1965 wants Govt apology'The hospitals have got a lot to answer for in terms of their involvement with adoption.'04 Oct 04:10 PM
Rotorua Daily PostHearing you have cancer can be scary, but doesn’t mean your life’s over - Te Ururoa FlavellThe former MP will peddle for prostate at charity fundraiser.03 Oct 06:51 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'A life-threatening condition': Kiwi boy, 6, fighting sepsis in BrisbaneFriends are rallying round the family, who moved from Rotorua last year.02 Oct 09:19 PM
Rotorua Daily PostNew research shows Māori infants are at highest risk of contracting meningitisMeningitis Foundation chair knows the personal pain this deadly disease can inflict.02 Oct 06:59 PM
Rotorua Daily Post‘State-of-the-art’: Refurbished children’s unit opens at Rotorua HospitalHealth minister Dr Shane Reti opened unit on Tuesday.01 Oct 04:41 AM
Rotorua Daily Post‘I knew I had cancer’: Grandmother’s health message after first ignoring symptomsBefore cancer diagnosis, she only went to the doctor for her grandkids.29 Sep 04:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostChildren living in motels drops as families are moved into social housingIn eight months, whānau living in emergency accommodation has dropped by 57%.22 Sep 06:48 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'It’s supported me in so much': Nursing student wins scholarshipShe wants to make it 'easier' for people living in rural communities to get healthcare.19 Sep 04:16 AM
Rotorua Daily PostMillions awarded to combat invasive gold clamThe gold clam was found in the Waikato River in May last year.18 Sep 07:09 PM
Rotorua Daily PostCancer patient spends $36k on treatment: Without it, 'I’d be dead by Christmas'He was told this year he could not be treated further in the public system.11 Sep 10:51 PM
Rotorua Daily PostHealth Minister to reveal more about health targets amid fears of manipulationTargets for ED wait times have been gamed in the past.11 Sep 09:45 PM
Rotorua Daily PostPM defends Govt’s approach to health system in light of ED waiting room deathThe woman's death reportedly came after staff had expressed concern about long wait times.10 Sep 01:29 AM
Rotorua Daily PostPatient dies in ED waiting room at Rotorua HospitalThe woman collapsed in the packed waiting room and could not be revived.09 Sep 07:10 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'We're almost there': The final push to hit 2025 smokefree goalThe minister says vapes have been instrumental in achieving smoking cessation targets.24 Aug 07:02 PM
Rotorua Daily PostHealth NZ backtracks on early free access to 'miracle' cancer drugEarly access to the drug could make a significant difference in some patients' survival.06 Aug 02:06 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'Hammered from every direction': Patients sent back to ED from wardsRotorua ED has just 12 senior doctors - most of them part-time.24 Jul 08:37 PM
Rotorua Daily Post‘National disgrace’: NZ’s landmark Abuse in Care inquiry finds 200,000 harmedThe 3000-page report calls for apologies, redress and police investigations.24 Jul 04:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostSenior Rotorua doctors told they will have to work in TaupōThe doctors are upset the decision was made without any consultation with them.23 Jul 10:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostShe lost one daughter. Surgery saved another. Now she fears for her youngestA mum shares her family's battle with some rare conditions.22 Jun 05:03 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Very stressful': Union claims Health NZ hiring pause impacting frontlineHealth NZ says regional forums will approve recruitment 'where appropriate'.21 Jun 04:02 AM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily Post'We have more work to do': Use of traditional Māori healing soars – ACCIn 2020, 472 people made claims for rongoā healing. In 2023, 6103 did.11 Jun 05:03 PM
Royals'You don’t treat a picture, you treat a patient': Rotorua doctor honoured for services to radiology and educationMaking pictures with ultrasound: Barbara Hochstein recognised in King's Birthday Honours.02 Jun 05:02 PM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily PostWhat I eat every day: A physio's tips to optimise your diet and exerciseAdvice for how to harness your health and live better for longer.27 May 12:46 AM
