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Construction on Dunedin Hospital resumes after delays, cost blowouts and protests
'The new hospital will be the largest health investment ever made in the South Island.'
'I love what I do': Hospital cleaner, 83, marks 50-year work anniversary
Shirley McQueen's boss says she's the best to have ever buffed the hospital's floors.
Melatonin is going to be everywhere. Why aren’t sleep specialists happy about it?
The chances of building up a reliance on melatonin or sleeping pills were high.
Explainer: Melatonin, ADHD meds and magic mushrooms - what are the changes?
Melatonin will soon be available over the counter in New Zealand pharmacies.
Ending healthcare’s postcode lottery remains a distant dream - Isaac Davison
A new report shows why patients are waiting longer for hip, knee and joint surgeries.
One in 10 have disease that Te Pāti Māori MP battled - 400 are on wait list for transplant
Among Māori and Pasifika, the rate with the illness may be as high as one in five.
'Distorting the market': Virtual GP service could cut patient fees, sparks sector backlash
The 24/7 service is expected to launch next month, with five providers confirmed so far.
MP slams hospital discharge after homeless woman had to sleep in car
Nicola sought emergency housing but was told she was ineligible in Rotorua.
Tears as private ambulance operators found guilty of forgery; altering documents
Private ambulance operators say they injected drugs into fruit as training exercises.
Combined cleaner-security roles at Waikato hospitals raise safety fears
Cost savings from the scheme fell short, saving $137,300 instead of $207,300.
Woman lay dead in flat for two days, care worker assumed she was sleeping
Music played as Ruth Finau lay dead in her small flat in South Auckland.
'More powerful than penalties': New ombudsman's vision for change
The new Ombudsman has been in his role for just 12 weeks.
Why are we cutting our babies' tongues? Warning as surgeries on newborns triple
An anaesthetist told the Herald he refused to assist with tongue-tie surgery.
Study: Sleeping over 9 hours raises death risk by 34%
Why eight hours a night is the sweet spot for sleep.
League player's preventable death prompts coroner's warning of 'run it straight' trend
Tere Livingstone died in 2023 after receiving two head knocks while playing league.
Melatonin to be sold over counter at NZ pharmacies, 'magic mushroom' rules relaxed
The Government has also approved the use of psilosybin, known as magic mushrooms.
'Long overdue': Kraft Heinz to remove dyes by 2027 amid health concerns
Nearly 90% of Kraft Heinz products are already dye-free.
An end to doctor fee hikes? What GPs say as funding wrangle ends
General practice representatives are in the final stages of negotiations with Health NZ.
Audrey Young: Behind the pay equity dispute over male vs female-dominated jobs
The big issue is how robust the comparisons are between male and female-dominated jobs.
Murder victim’s family say she would still be alive if killer’s deadly past was known
Elliot Cameron killed his brother in 1975, but the act was suppressed until now.
Health NZ directed to offer 10-year contracts for elective surgeries
Almost 10,000 surgeries were outsourced, nearing the June target of 10,579.
50-year secret unveiled: Gardener who murdered pensioner had killed before
Elliot Cameron killed his brother in 1975, but his past was suppressed until now.
'Inappropriate restraint': Disabled woman found with socks taped to hands
Her carers said the socks were to stop the woman from chewing on her hands.
Why disposable vapes will vanish from stores this week
Retailers can’t display vape products in stores or online.
$60m hospital expansion to triple beds, double theatres in Christchurch
Full construction is set to begin in November.
Treasury warns Health NZ cuts need to double; Minister disputes figures
The figures hint at cuts of $1.2b this year; Health NZ needs $600 million in savings