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Lack of healthcare in rural areas 'unacceptable'

Rural patients are getting short-changed by NZ's healthcare system.

Letters: Why do we accept the unacceptable?

OPINION: A reader writes that people in power need to make changes.

'A culture of complaint': Leadership spats exposed within health provider

Raukura Hauora o Tainui Trust ordered to pay two former staff total of $123k.

How the government's view of Health NZ did a 180º in five days

Reti says Health NZ's financial situation became 'suddenly ... quite different' in days.

Editorial: The state of Health NZ is similar to the American TV series ER

OPINION: Health New Zealand is facing its toughest challenges.

Shane Reti: 'Precarious position' - why sacking Health NZ board had to happen

OPINION: I am taking these steps to secure a better future for health in NZ.

'Distressing': More GP surgeries could close, warn doctors

Family doctors warn more GP surgeries could close in the next year, as some run at a loss.

'The cock-up that is our health system': Former Health NZ chair points finger at ministry

A commissioner has been appointed to replace the health authority's board.

Underpaid, understaffed and under-appreciated: Why paramedics are flat-lining New Zealand

Paramedics describe New Zealand's 'dysfunctional' ambulance service.

ADHD: Rising wait times of up to a year for adult assessments

A Herald survey found wait times of 6-12 months, and many doctors with closed books.

Editorial: National Party's board appointments of the two Bs is a wise choice

OPINION: Paula Bennett and Simon Bridges are a perfect fit.

How two developers gazumped Government plans for Auckland's housing 'flood'

Developers have fought for years to create new townships on outskirts of Auckland.

‘Worst nightmare’: Mum’s disbelief after 16yo son died within days of flu symptoms

Adored son and brother William Jones was fit and healthy before the sudden illness.

'Nothing better': Top Waikato surgeon on his life-changing work in Samoa

Dr Askar Kukkady is still performing miracles, 20 years on.

After year of fundraising, breast milk bank to start helping vulnerable infants

Northland's human milk bank will provide safely pasteurised breast milk to babies in need.

Months of pain for former hairdresser leads to colorectal cancer diagnosis

A few years after losing her son to suicide, she noticed fatigue. Then came the diagnosis.