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‘Massive spike’ in Israeli doctors wanting to move to NZ

Recruitment agencies say doctors are prepared to take a pay cut to move somewhere safer.

Opinion: Localism - the common thread in New Zealand's emerging coalition

OPINION: A solid foundation for the new Government.

Huge wake-up call: Mum helping others after breast cancer diagnosis

'We're so busy we stop listening to our bodies.'

150 Auckland ED nurses issue warning of 'unsafe' conditions

Tensions are growing at Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand because of chronic understaffing.

New centre a game-changer for child health

Dr Russell Wills takes us on a tour of Te Whatu's Ora's $3.6 million facility.

GPs looking after non-urgent referrals to ease Whanganui Hospital workload

"They need to monitored to make sure no other serious issue happens.”

What will get cut under a National-Act-NZ First govt?

National may need Act and NZ First's help to form a government.

'Costing the country money': Far North physio and dentist shortage reaches crisis point

The Far North is facing a shortage of dentists, hygienists and physios following Covid.

Cancer patient caught up in five months of tests with no treatment blasts ‘underfunded health system’

"I will more than likely die now because of this, and that’s a simple fact."

'Disaster waiting to happen': Hospital staff raise alarm about theatres

Internal emails reveal staffer called situation "totally unprofessional and unacceptable".

‘Probably saved my life’: Hawke’s Bay woman’s harrowing warning for World Meningitis Day

The tell-tale sign that Evie Dent was at risk of dying never appeared on her body.

Political promises don't reflect real health issues - Jordan Tewhaiti-Smith

OPINION: It’s time for a more thoughtful approach to healthcare.

Letters to the Editor: Some Kāinga Ora housing no better than living in motels

Readers' views on housing and Hawke's Bay Hospital.

Painful endometriosis battle sparks campaign to pay for others to get private surgery

'The public waiting list is far too long, and that is why we are helping two young women.'

Editorial: Hipkins chips away away at late election opening

OPINION: The Labour leader has shown fight in the latest debate but will it be enough?

Striking heart surgeon: Healthcare bureaucrats need to open their eyes

Dr Boddington has also apologised to the public for the disruption caused by the strikes.