New ZealandRacial bias ‘did likely exist’ in major medical exam: reviewA report into claims of racial bias in a major medical exam has been completed.14 Jan 11:24 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Public v private healthcare – NZ's wildly inequitable two-tiered systemOPINION: Doctors are human. They will often go where the money is.14 Jan 02:00 AM
New ZealandHealth NZ says data shows upwards demand trend for Gisborne EDHealth New Zealand reassures hospital-level care is still available for those in need.13 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandADHD: The regions where assessments are 'a lot faster' than in other placesA support organisation says it's important to diagnose and treat ADHD 'before it spirals'.12 Jan 09:05 PM
New ZealandAuckland hospital ramping up security after nurse assaultedA patient attempted to strangle an ED nurse at Middlemore Hospital.10 Jan 10:22 PM
New ZealandGisborne pēpī and tamariki immunised at drive-through eventPinnacle and Tūranga Health collaborated on the event for Gisborne pēpī and tamariki.09 Jan 02:00 AM
New ZealandHealth NZ redundancies: More than $251k paid out in Bay of Plenty, Lakes'We’ve lost people ... all vital to making sure a hospital functions accordingly.'05 Jan 10:00 PM
New ZealandLack of Covid leave a problem for health professionals, nurse saysNurses allegedly reluctant to test for Covid and take time off work amid latest influx.05 Jan 05:41 AM
New ZealandCalls for warning labels on alcohol may grow after US announcementNew Zealand researchers say there is a need to tackle alcohol-related health problems.04 Jan 09:43 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhy Four Square is finally apologising to Kiwi feminist after 55 yearsJoss Shawyer resisted forced adoption and supported other single mothers to do the same03 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandPolice investigating 'assault' after nurse allegedly stabbed during house call'The victim was taken to Rotorua Hospital for treatment for their injuries.'28 Dec 08:44 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFrom micro-pumps to ‘Holy Grail’: What is the next breakthrough treatment for diabetics?After the rollout of continuous blood monitors, what could come next?24 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandStretched maternity system facing job and service cutsHealth NZ has proposed getting rid of national maternity and early years programme.21 Dec 10:07 PM
New ZealandFrustrated staff lament ‘unbearable’ conditions at Nelson HospitalOne worker says the building is decrepit and falling down around them.20 Dec 10:28 PM
New ZealandA way forward: Progress in reopening Wairoa aged care facilityCall for the Government to ensure the town gets elderly/respite care facility.19 Dec 11:07 PM
New ZealandPregnant women forced to travel 87km for emergency C-sections due to maternity care shortageSome in the community were 'devastated' by the change, which will begin in mid-January.17 Dec 06:22 AM
New Zealand'Trust the process': Te Pāti Māori defends marae voting processTe Pāti Māori claims the Electoral Commission bowed to political pressure over the voting.16 Dec 10:45 PM
Kahu'I remember calling her mum at work once': Mother and daughter graduate together 'I feel humbled and proud to have that moment.'16 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandLeaked document warns cyber risks with IT staff cuts at Health NZMass IT layoffs could prolong outages, impacting patient care, a risk register warns.16 Dec 06:20 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAuckland hospital staff criticise 'nightmare' new $95m IT system causing treatment delays'Teething issues' are to be expected with any large-scale IT overhaul, the hospital says.15 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'It works better than anything': Medicinal cannabis popular for ageing and chronic pain'My pain levels are just so low compared to what they used to be.'13 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Significant impact': Health NZ confirms nearly 600 voluntary redundancies amid job cutsHealth NZ confirms 600 staff are taking voluntary redundancy amid major job cut proposals.13 Dec 03:33 AM
New ZealandHundreds more jobs set to go at Health NZHealth NZ to propose hundreds of job cuts in procurement and planning units.11 Dec 10:29 PM
New Zealand'Much-needed excitement': Children at Rotorua Hospital receive donated giftsThe children's ward is now 'stocked up' with presents thanks to the local Ulysses club.10 Dec 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Memo to bootcamp critics – progress requires trial and errorOPINION: 'Expecting a 100% performance rate from any new initiative ... is naive.'10 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHealth system needs 3450 more doctors and 4100 more nurses in next decadeThere has been huge growth in nursing numbers but gaps remain, Health NZ says. 10 Dec 12:17 AM
PoliticsLabour leader repeats MP’s ‘cooking the books’ claim about Health NZ CommissionerBut his MP isn't restating her claim while not covered by Parliamentary privilege.09 Dec 11:04 PM
PoliticsChris Hipkins claims Health NZ Commissioner has been 'cooking the books'Labour leader Chris Hipkins repeats his MP's claim that Health NZ Commissioner Lester Levy has been 'cooking the books'. Video / Mark MitchellWatch09 Dec 10:52 PM
New ZealandNorthland hospitals struggle with IT outages, staff shortages escalateWhangārei doctor warns: 'Co-opting healthcare assistants for calls is wildly inappropriate.'09 Dec 07:57 PM
New Zealand'Way overdue': Mental health unit budget rises by $17m, completion further delayedThe unit was initially expected to be finished in 2023.09 Dec 04:02 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Humanity forgotten in healthcare squeezeOPINION: 'People are not a business.'09 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBruce CotterillBruce Cotterill: Health system in crisis - the need for radical changeWhy New Zealand’s health outcomes are declining despite funding boost.06 Dec 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Put up or apologise – Verrall walks a fine line with Levy slurOPINION: Prosecuting your case is very different to attacking someone personally.04 Dec 11:45 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Negative offer sends clear message to nursesOPINION: 'It’s okay to make mistakes, says Judith Collins, but not in a hospital.'04 Dec 04:00 PM
