New ZealandWhy half of all Kiwis are avoiding the dentistNothing will change unless the Government acts, the NZ Dental Association says.03 Mar 05:12 AM
TalanoaHigh rates in childhood obesity among Pasifika concerningA report found the obesity rate quadrupled among children and adolescents from 1990-2022.02 Mar 10:57 PM
New ZealandWhat's next for the chop in Govt's health reforms sights?Health Minister Shane Reti plans to scrap another key part of the Health NZ reforms.28 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsHealth services may need to be cut to slow rising costsHealth spending will rise 40 per cent in coming decades and service cuts may be needed.25 Feb 10:26 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Significant loss to Hawke’s Bay:' Local nurses looking to AustraliaThe promise of higher pay and better conditions could be a factor.24 Feb 11:17 PM
New ZealandCancer Control Agency admits ongoing delays ‘stressful’ for cancer patientSouthern Cancer Service received criticism for long waiting times last year.24 Feb 10:46 PM
New ZealandMum pleads for understanding over adult son's screaming bouts“Pachygyria patients ... may have difficulty controlling some behaviours."24 Feb 06:00 PM
LifestyleWhy do I keep getting urinary tract infections?It’s like being on a never-ending battlefield.22 Feb 12:15 AM
New Zealand'Urgent action needed': NZ on brink of measles outbreak, say public health expertsNew Zealand's immunisation rates are at their lowest in 15 years.21 Feb 04:13 PM
New ZealandTerminally ill Kiwi children relying on 'luck of the draw' for palliative careDr Amanda Evans says paediatric palliative care must be recognised as essential.20 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandNurses report mistakes in being paid what they are owed from Te Whatu OraTe Whatu Ora says the work in paying back nurses 'is taking longer than anticipated'.15 Feb 05:34 AM
New ZealandYoung woman who took her own life had asked to go to more secure care facilityShe was found unresponsive in her bedroom at a mental health respite facility.12 Feb 01:20 AM
New ZealandDeepfaked and doctored: Michael Baker demands action over bogus adsA wave of Facebook ads for sham-health products steal the identities of top doctors.11 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandRacial slur: Te Whatu Ora nurse sacked following comment about colleagueThree of the nurse's colleagues reacted to the comment with laughing emojis.10 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandOne size doesn't fit all: Obese people vulnerable with vaccine approachNZ researchers find some vaccines are less effective when delivered with standard needles.09 Feb 06:44 AM
New Zealand'Wilful blindness': Nelson doctor fined for affair with patient’s husbandThe GP was found guilty of professional misconduct.09 Feb 02:28 AM
New ZealandBotox botch up: Woman injected by unqualified 'nurse' suffers pain surges, racing heartThe doctor was away, so told his unqualified practice manager to do the procedure herself.05 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandUnion: 'Snowballing' doctor shortage means some patients' conditions are getting worse and they're facing long waitsPatients are going through months of pain due to enormous long hospital waitlists.04 Feb 07:28 AM
PoliticsAssociate Health Minister likely confused over conflicting tobacco tax comments - PMA leaked document indicated the NZ First MP had asked for advice on an excise tax freeze.29 Jan 11:55 PM
New Zealand'My body's falling to bits': Woman pleads 'let me die'Currently the end-of-life legislation is only an option for people who are terminally ill.23 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialFifth Covid wave hits new high in NZ as Govt looks at ending free RATsOPINION: Covid-19 levels have surged to their highest levels since NZ's fifth wave began.21 Jan 04:00 PM
KahuUrgent inquiry granted into plans to end Māori Health AuthorityThe claim says Māori would be prejudicially affected by the move.21 Jan 02:40 AM
New Zealand'Emergency': How getting strep throat led to three open-heart surgeries'I wouldn’t want anyone to go through it'.17 Jan 04:00 PM
LifestyleWhy mum battling debilitating pain was told she's 'too young' for hysterectomyTash Stokes was deemed not old enough to make a "permanent decision" about her body.10 Jan 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinion'Smokefree generation': Aotearoa well on track to be smokefree next yearOPINION: NZ has recently had some of the most dramatic decreases in smoking in the world.10 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandHealth Minister gets official advice on 'appropriate expansion' of free cervical cancer testingThe 'co-payments' most women make to be screened could soon be scrapped.08 Jan 11:01 PM
New ZealandYouth clinician who took his own life increasingly distressed at workWorkSafe found a 'very poor workplace culture' at the DHB after a clinician's suicide.08 Jan 04:51 AM
KahuBonnie Sue’s dedication to health sector honouredShe has advocated for the health of communities in the Whanganui region for 25 years.29 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandGranddaughter of late Sir James Hēnare says serving Māori community 'a privilege'Rowena Tana, 63, has received a QSM for services to the Māori community.29 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGPs working 'a lot' of overtime to keep up with 'high demand' amid workforce shortagesOne Rotorua clinic said it had 'a constant flow of people wanting to enrol'.27 Dec 02:14 AM
KahuKey Te Aka Whai Ora board member leaving roleAwerangi Tamihere is resigning from the Māori Health Authority.21 Dec 07:00 AM
KahuKids with health issues are stars of their own Christmas partyDave Letele linked with the Middlemore Foundation to give Kidz First children Christmas.21 Dec 06:55 AM
New Zealand'Massive relief': Children to get free consults at city medical clinicIt comes as a funding agreement was reached between Te Whatu Ora and the PHO.18 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHealth rollbacks creating 'a level of nervousness'"All of those contracts will transfer back to Te Whatu Ora, and what does that look like?”18 Dec 04:00 PM
