OpinionPhil O'Reilly: Child poverty affects us allPhil O'Reilly says attacking the issue of child poverty from many directions, by everyone, has a greater chance of succeeding than simply focusing on benefit payments.16 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandParents question GP fee hikeThe days of Kiwi doctors treating toddlers for free are long-gone, with one big-city clinic charging $44 to see children younger than 5.15 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandMove to fix prescription problemsPatients being given the wrong prescription occurs "a lot", according to the Health Quality and Safety Commission, but a new system should help prevent cases like the tragic death of Shirley Curtis.12 May 11:35 PM
New ZealandPool repair bill leaves patients high and dryThe region's only warm water therapy pool has closed down and the trust that runs it is facing a half-million dollar repair bill.26 Aug 01:38 AM