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Heart patients worse off in Northland than Auckland – specialist
Health NZ data show huge variations in wait times between regions.
Snug as a bug in a lunch: Dead larva found in 'new low' for school meals
Photos show the bug, roughly twice the size of a fingernail, sitting on a potato.
'Covered in faeces': Harrowing findings at Geraldine rest home
The HDC found widespread care failures at McKenzie Healthcare.
Nelson Hospital redevelopment set to cost $500m over four years
A new five-storey unit with 128 beds will be built by 2029.
‘Extremely concerning’: Health NZ critical of Gisborne doctors' second 24-hour strike
HNZ believes the Wednesday strike goes against expectations of good faith bargaining.
Private hospitals may share costs for surgical trainee programmes
Health NZ aims to establish training agreements with private hospitals for more specialities.
NZ's biggest private hospital expansion: First look inside $190m project
Country's biggest private intensive care unit was built as part of the Epsom expansion.
'Dental disease': Thousands of children face surgery delays
Health NZ data shows the waiting list has grown by around 1500 in two years.
Patients ‘suffering’ after 1500 treated in corridors over 36 days at an Auckland ED
Staff report a significant risk to patients' health – and even their lives.
'Fragmentation': 140,000-patient GP network to leave regional funders
'We think that is the best way to be able to rapidly increase funding for the front line.'
'Impossible position': Principals alarmed by cuts to youth mental health service
Concern that cuts put 'enormous pressure' on GPs, schools, families, and hospitals.
'Deeply distressing': Pupil airlifted to hospital with critical injuries
The Ministry of Education's traumatic incident team is actively supporting the school.
Toby Moore: Why debt ceiling fears are overblown
OPINION: Finance Minister Willis warned last Tuesday of nearing NZ's debt ceiling.
The Conversation: Less than a 5% increase in health amounts to standing still
OPINION: A 5% rise in New Zealand health funding may only sustain current service levels.
Hospital EDs are sending up to 25 patients a day to private care with vouchers
Some patients said they had used the voucher system to get a free check-up.
'Challenging times': Social workers see spike in meth, mental health issues
'We’re trying ... but at times it feels like we are chasing our tails.'
Midwife security bolstered after ‘very violent attack’ on worker leaving shift
A Christchurch birthing unit staff member was attacked soon after finishing work.
'No talking' limit: Union raises concerns over workplace policy
Health NZ denied a 'no talking' policy, but issues remain unresolved.
Editorial: We can't afford compromised bowel cancer screening
OPINION: More than 3000 Kiwis are diagnosed with bowel cancer each year.
When StarJam fell silent, Hawke's Bay found its voice
HB Jammers now host about 60 participants and plan to expand to Flaxmere.
World's first human bladder transplant successfully performed in US
Surgeons in Los Angeles performed the first human bladder transplant on May 4.
Ex-partner of double killer twice ruled insane alleges 'massive' failure by NZ health system
A review of his mental health care is currently in progress.
Luxon backtracks after 'unhelpful' claim of 100 Uber-driving doctors
Health NZ is seeking interest from overseas doctors in an effort to boost GP numbers.
Joe Biden's 'aggressive' prostate cancer diagnosis explained
Joe Biden was diagnosed with prostate cancer, which affects 1 in 10 Kiwi men.
Midwife criticised after fatal oversight leaves mum alone in rural home without power
The investigation took more than four years, adding to the family's distress.
Luxon announces $164m for new 24/7 urgent care services
The Prime Minister made the pre-Budget health announcement in Botany this afternoon.
Surgeons protest ‘harsh’ assessment process, accuse advocates of intimidation
A mesh harm advocate said she was stunned by the accusations.
Auckland measles case prompts HNZ to contact hundreds, urge vaccinations
HNZ confirmed 17 exposure events, mainly on Fullers360 ferry sailings.
Health NZ confirms roles cut, despite ongoing legal challenge
Legal action by PSA means some changes are currently on hold.
Cancer test delayed for over a year — now his business is gone
A test that should have been done in 45 days instead took more than 365.
High-risk cancer patients affected by halt on some colonoscopies
MidCentral has outsourced up to 200 colonoscopies to the private sector to clear backlog.
'Significantly threaten': Minister's memo on surgery risks heavily redacted
Private hospitals attract specialists with higher salaries, causing public staff loss.
Hundreds of blood tests lost in transit between Wellington and Auckland
It comes as Awanui considers processing Auckland tests in Wellington permanently.