LifestyleMum, 27, battling debilitating pain told she's 'too young' for hysterectomyTash Stokes was deemed not old enough to make a "permanent decision" about her body.28 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandImportant milestone for health services in KāpitiKāpiti Day Hospital set to open.27 Jun 02:48 AM
PoliticsUnused Covid tests worth almost $160m could be wastedThe Health Minister says Te Whatu Ora needs to 'get on with' finding a solution.26 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHalf of surgeons assessed for using surgical mesh did not meet minimum standardsIt comes as the Ministry of Health considers a pause on mesh implants for some operations.25 Jun 05:00 PM
KahuNurses’ organisation backs ethnic equity adjustor to support better health outcomes for Māori and PasifikaMāori, Pasifika already years behind when it comes to interacting with the heath system.20 Jun 09:38 PM
PoliticsHipkins announces moves to salvage early childhood education Budget offeringThe PM says the Government is also looking at Health NZ's ethnicity criteria.19 Jun 07:04 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExplainer: Why Māori, Pacific are prioritised for surgeryPremium explainer: Why the controversial change has happened.19 Jun 02:25 AM
New ZealandWoman sent home from ED with chest pain died hours later of cardiac arrestHer family felt her death could have been avoided if due diligence had been carried out.19 Jun 02:00 AM
New ZealandAuckland surgeons must now consider ethnicity in prioritising patients for operationsHealth officials said it was an important step in reducing historical health inequities.18 Jun 05:00 PM
KahuRob Campbell: Why move backwards and create sunk costs when we could move forward to create new value?Former health boss says National's health axe will set Māori back years.12 Jun 12:43 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFree cervical screening for all NZ women? Te Whatu Ora seeks fundingCervical screening is the only national screening programme not to be free to all.09 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHawke's Bay's new hospital? Proposed new site revealedThe corner of York Road and the Hawke's Bay Expressway would house a new hospital.08 Jun 10:00 PM
New ZealandIt takes a village: Tofilau Talalelei Taufale accepts King's Honour for Pacific communityThe health professional is proud to have helped give Pacific people a voice.04 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandHumble kaumātua's lifelong work for the environment, Māori and health honouredThe plight of the kukupa, or native pigeon, sparked Prime's life's work.04 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDeputy PM's new Hawke's Bay Hospital quote creates confusionThe mixed messages continue about hospital development in Hawke's Bay.28 May 11:57 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAmputee who was sexually harassed at Hutt Hospital claims her call bell was disconnected'He just kept coming in', Linda Worrall says.27 May 08:00 AM
KahuRural families get better healthcare from Hato Hone, Te Whatu Ora initiativeStarlink is being used so rural communities can connect virtually with specialists.23 May 10:55 PM
PoliticsSome prescriptions will still attract $15 fee, despite Budget policy to abolish $5 chargesThe Government has abolished most charges, but some remain.23 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandPreparations for rise in winter flu patients amp up“We are aware that getting into timely general practice is a problem.”23 May 05:00 PM
KahuRob Campbell: 'I failed at Te Whatu Ora. I should have been far more disruptive'Ex Health NZ boss Rob Campbell addresses a group of clinical health professionals21 May 02:45 AM
New ZealandBreast cancer screening delays may have harmed patientsUp to 10 women have been impacted by breast cancer screening delays.09 May 11:44 PM
New ZealandAutistic man released after three months' 'solitary confinement' in hospitalEthan's mum said at times she feared he would die in hospital.08 May 03:23 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFace-off over hospital claims as race for Tukituki beginsThe National candidate says the Labour MP may be over-egging a new hospital proposal.07 May 12:50 AM
New ZealandAutism breakthrough hoped for through 'bug transfers'Researchers explore a new way to ease stomach problems suffered by many autistic people.03 May 05:31 AM
New ZealandThe 'simple change' that will save money and 'brain energy' for people with ADHD'It has the potential to reduce stress for people living with ADHD,' Pharmac says.02 May 10:55 PM
New ZealandThe BoP town being hit hard by nationwide GP shortageLocals are losing patience with the delays they face for treatment.25 Apr 09:29 PM
New ZealandWhanganui's low uptake of MMR vaccine causes concern“Some misinformation regarding the MMR vaccine has persisted over the past few years."23 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandStudent given HPV vaccine despite mother withdrawing consentThe student was vaccinated despite telling the nurse her mother no longer consented.17 Apr 02:11 AM
KahuAbuse in Care inquiry deadline extended to March 2024Minister says an apology to abuse survivors will come after the inquiry’s final report.12 Apr 06:30 PM
New ZealandDisgusted! Four defibrillators stolen in NapierAt least four life-saving defibrillators were stolen in Napier in three weeks.04 Apr 06:39 AM
KahuCalls for action to address 'woeful' Māori kidney transplant rateResearch suggests racism and prejudice are significant barriers to health equity.03 Apr 06:42 PM
New ZealandIs it time for free dental care in NZ?Many people avoid dental care for decades because of the cost.29 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandAwatoto gets dedicated council response team amid contamination concernsHouses in Awatoto have been deemed as being at ‘low risk’ of contamination.12 Mar 04:22 AM
New Zealand'Excruciatingly' painful: Teen still waiting for tumour removal - seven years laterThe 18-year-old is at risk of losing his job if it is not removed soon.05 Mar 05:20 PM
