New Zealand‘Severely lacking’: Midwife found in breach of patient rights after baby stillbornThe mother repeatedly asked for further ultrasound scans.10 Jul 02:01 AM
Politics'Mind-boggling': Govt defends $500m spend on unused and expiring Covid testsThe Act Party says it is 'mind-boggling' mismanagement.06 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Health workforce needs a remedyOPINION: Our editorial on plans to increase staff numbers.04 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandHospital redevelopment programme: Te Matau a MāuiTe Whatu Ora confirm Hawke's Bay is officially part of the Regional Hospital Redevelopment Programme. Video / Te Whatu Ora HBWatch03 Jul 03:34 AM
New ZealandPostcode lottery over cataract surgery to endA major announcement on access to cataract surgery will be made.03 Jul 03:04 AM
PoliticsNursing fast-track: 130 extra nurses to start studying earlierThe announcement comes as medical professionals speak out about acute staffing shortages.02 Jul 01:33 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA&E crisis: Senior doctor's plea - ‘Everyone’s getting burnt out. We’re exhausted.’'If I didn’t think there were knock-on effects for patients, I wouldn't be talking.'30 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumHealthcareEditorial: Still paying for bungled RATs rolloutThe Government's delivery of RATs was flawed from the outset.29 Jun 05:00 PM
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
