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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.
Beyond the Budget: Brutal truths
OPINION: Treasury forecasts permanent Budget deficits, starting in 2030.
The complex battle against misinformation in NZ vaccination efforts
Childhood immunisation rates in NZ have reached a three-year high of 80.2%.
'Most urgent needs only': Youth mental health service cut by 90%
Health NZ has had 'significant difficulties' recruiting for two psychiatrist vacancies.
Epsom's ex-Mercy Hospital vastly expanded in $150m project
It will be NZ's only private hospital with both intensive care and high-dependency units.
'Very little time off': Surgeons react to Health NZ's surgery plan
Waitlists are growing by 15,000 people yearly, increasing pressure on the system.
'Like a nightmare': Experts fear measles outbreak amid low vaccination rates
Aucklanders are urged to check for measles exposure after a new case emerged.
'Total waste of money': Health NZ payroll project costs scrutinised
Health NZ spent over $130m fixing Holidays Act errors.
Auckland supermarket, chemist latest locations of interest in measles case
Health NZ advises checking immunisation status for those who visited the locations.
Elderly woman underwent gallbladder surgery, despite not having one
Deputy Commissioner Cooper has criticised staff for not reviewing hard-copy notes.
'Terrible experience': Dentist ignored woman 'thrashing' in pain as tooth was pulled out
The dentist described it as a 'highly difficult extraction on a nervous patient'.
22 West Auckland supermarket staff exposed to shopper infected with measles, some sent home
People in Woolworths Kelston, on ferries and at a carpark were potentially exposed.
Vaccine rates putting New Zealand at risk of measles outbreak - Health NZ
Alerts have been issued after a new measles case was confirmed in Auckland yesterday.
Concern 'patients will suffer' as practices with 46,000 enrolled switch funder
The centres say changing their primary health organisation will help avoid fee increases.
Inside Health NZ’s million-dollar spend on restructure consultants
The agency said there was a "strong focus" on reducing the use of consultants.
'Whole life is going to be different': Toddler's shock diagnosis affects only 5 in NZ
'I’ve definitely hit the stage of ‘Why him? This isn’t fair'.'
Ferry crew member confirmed as new Auckland measles case
The infected person visited several public locations while contagious.
'Lost the life I had': Woman wants accountability after being left partially paralysed
Tracy Jarman ended up in a wheelchair after an operation on her spine in 2021.
'Doctor-less' hospital: Alarm raised after stroke patient assessed by telehealth
Sharon's husband was assessed via a digital consult with a US-based doctor after a stroke.
Nine fires in five years: Environment Court rules on scrap metal dealer
Training, stockpile monitoring and management and lithium battery handling orders made.
Far North Council moves to adopt smokefree and vape-free policy
Smoking rates in the Far North are higher than the national average, at 13% vs 8%.
On The Up: Is an HIV-free future in sight for NZ? Burnett Foundation's new boss thinks so
New diagnoses are on a downward trend, and zero transmission targets have been set.
Former Northland nurse celebrates 100th with thanks from Health NZ
Eileen Davidson was just a teenager when she started nurse training at Whangārei Hospital.
Wellington struggles to shake Crypto outbreak, reported cases 'high'
The outbreak started in March with the illness continuing to spread.
‘Let nature take its course': NZ woman wins court order that could let her starve to death
Doctors say the woman isn't physically ill, but psychologically believes that she is.