Health NZ must apologise after surgeon circumcised man without his consent
He made the unexpected discovery when the postoperative bandages were removed.
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'Leaving work in tears': Wairarapa Hospital short-staffed by 40 nurses
One experienced nurse said the demand in recent weeks had 'brought staff to their knees'.
'I’m on my way out': Suffering patients say right-to-die law still doesn't help them
The family of a woman who was declined for assisted dying say the law is 'ridiculous'.
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OPINION: 'All New Zealand children should have access to music education.'
Health NZ backtracks on early free access to 'miracle' cancer drug
Early access to the drug could make a significant difference in some patients' survival.
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Lester Levy has been tasked with solving the billion-dollar overspend in health.
Letters: NZ’s health crisis clear after 24 hours in a city hospital
OPINION: 'For the 24 hours I was in hospital, I was a 'wall hanging' in the ADU corridor.'
Health NZ blocks early free access to 'miracle' cancer drug
Early access to the drug could make a significant difference in some patients' survival.
Letters: Why do we accept the unacceptable?
OPINION: A reader writes that people in power need to make changes.
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.
Barry Soper: Ethnicity no longer factor in waiting list a fair outcome for all
OPINION: The formal part ethnicity played in hospital waiting lists caused a storm.
'She just wanted to go home to her baby': Father describes daughter's last moments before fatal hit and run
Jason Tuitama told police: 'I know I shouldn't have driven; I've drunk too much.'
Audrey Young: Urgent action required as Act, Te Pāti Māori battle rages
OPINION: The temperature at Parliament has reached boiling point.
Former Health NZ board members hit back at PM's attack on their credibility
Members said they were "all over" Health NZ's financial problems - contrary to Govt claims
Health NZ apologises after nursing graduates have job offers retracted
Nursing grads said they were 'heartbroken' after offers of work turned out to be false.
Auckland cancer patient pays $45k just to have medication administered
Allowing unfunded drugs to be taken in public hospitals not on the agenda, Govt confirmed.
Editorial: The state of Health NZ is similar to the American TV series ER
OPINION: Health New Zealand is facing its toughest challenges.
'Multiple failures': Midwife censured over note-taking errors during stillborn births
The midwife has now been censured for multiple failures in her care of several women.
'Bureaucratic bloat': 14 layers of management’ at Health NZ
Health NZ Te Whatu Ora's board was sacked a week ago and replaced with a commissioner.
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.
Doctor shortage increases waits for cancer treatment
Doctor vacancies and a reduction in planned care over summer are chief culprits.
Steven Joyce: How to rescue Health NZ after merger missteps
OPINION: Three key changes that would help to right the health-sector ship.
Fran O'Sullivan: Are Govt appointments a poisoned chalice for directors?
OPINION: Is taking on a Government appointment worth the risk?
Covid antiviral access threatened after Health NZ funding change
Health NZ has admitted it didn’t consult with pharmacies before changing the funding.
Matthew Hooton: Wellington bureaucracy faces criticism for intellectual timidity
OPINION: Ministers are frustrated that mandarins remain stuck in the do-nothing era.
‘Soul destroying’: Te Whatu Ora proposes cuts to recently established jobs
Te Whatu Ora is proposing cutting 44 jobs, many of which were just established.
Audrey Young: Caring words for abuse survivors are easy. Actions won't be
OPINION: Many of the royal commission's recommendations run contrary to the Govt's agenda.
Letters: Winston Peters' 'retard' remark a national embarrassment
OPINION: 'Using that word in Parliament or anywhere is unacceptable in 2024.'
'Having to wait too long': New commissioner tackles health waiting times
The health minister is blaming the Labour government for a $130m monthly overspend.
Rob Campbell: 'I reckon that most landlords have better health than tenants'
OPINION: A tongue-in-cheek letter on behalf of the Health Minister.
Opinion: Eight key priorities for the new commissioner to sort out Health NZ
OPINION: NZ's health system has become constipated.
Praise for Joe Biden and Health NZ's big spending spree | Focus Morning Bulletin July 23, 2024
In today's headlines with Susie Nordqvist, Kamala Harris' first public appearance since Joe Biden quit the presidential race and Health NZ overspending by millions each month.
'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.