New ZealandChronic pain rarely improved by surgery, academic saysStudies have shown little evidence for performing surgery on people with chronic pain.23 Mar 11:03 PM
New Zealand'No good time': MoH staff to learn fate first day back from Easter breakThe window between Easter and school holidays was decided the best time to inform staff.22 Mar 12:56 AM
New ZealandSpecial car raffle to raise funds for Hospice WaikatoHospice Waikato needs help to bridge an ongoing operational shortfall of $4 million.22 Mar 12:30 AM
New ZealandMPI and health ministry to cut hundreds of jobs, union says it's an 'irresponsible gamble'Ministries are urged to find savings between 6.5 and 7.5 per cent on average.20 Mar 11:47 PM
New ZealandAnother major health group wants ban on engineered stone in thousands of Kiwi homesPressure is growing on the Government to act, after Australia decided to ban the stone.20 Mar 12:32 AM
New ZealandDisability sector appalled by sudden restrictions on support fundingThe changes were announced with no warning and were effective immediately.19 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandRelapse risk: Schizophrenia meds in supply crunchPsychiatrists say disruption could cause some patients to suffer relapse of psychosis.18 Mar 09:30 PM
New Zealand'We're relieved': Pharmac cancer funding welcomed by familiesThe new rule means every child with cancer receives the same access to vital medicine.16 Mar 07:54 PM
New Zealand'We watched him gasp for air': Family's pre-term birth nightmare"We had to just watch him die."15 Mar 06:42 PM
New Zealand'Patients will die': End of overnight GP service as underfunding, ageing workforce biteThere is now no overnight doctors service between Whangārei and Auckland's North Shore.15 Mar 01:00 PM
New ZealandMinistry of Health staff told job losses likely as department tries to slash costsThe ministry has paused recruitment and is looking to defer spending where possible.13 Mar 07:20 PM
New ZealandToo sick to enrol? Chronically ill Rotorua woman struggles to find GPNew research shows underfunding is forcing some clinics to cherry-pick healthy patients.11 Mar 05:47 PM
New ZealandCovid-19 latest: 4803 new cases, 24 deaths in last week4803 new cases had been reported, and 24 further deaths attributed to the virus.11 Mar 02:58 AM
New Zealand'No way did I consent': Woman given mesh treatment instead of hysterectomyIt was four months before she found out what type of surgery she'd had.11 Mar 01:20 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDouble the pay: Kiwi nurses still heading to Oz despite big pay rises at homeOne nurse says she gets twice the pay, free return airfares, accommodation and a car.09 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandJudge hits alarm button over looming end to courts' alcohol and drug screening serviceBut a provider says it will put them in line with other courts around the country.08 Mar 04:35 AM
PoliticsBetter cancer treatment and child immunisation among Govt’s new targetsThe final item of the 100-day plan was completed with the PM in Northland.08 Mar 12:34 AM
New Zealand'Absolutely not viable anymore': GP clinic serving 6000 patients to closeThe owner says closing site was a difficult decision after it lost 'quite a few' GPs.08 Mar 12:30 AM
New ZealandConcerns at capacity GP clinics are ‘cream-skimming’ and discriminating in selecting new patientsStaff surveys said four in five GPs had closed books or limited enrolments.07 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandBoy with 'crippling disability' denied rehab after five-hour brain surgery'We just do not have enough facilities for the kids in our country,' his mum says.05 Mar 04:02 PM
New Zealand'Extremely busy': Christchurch Hospital ED swamped with over 100 patientsThe high rates of occupancy were expected to continue until Wednesday morning.05 Mar 09:52 AM
New ZealandNorthland gets a disabled entertainment extravaganzaA spark of entertainment for the Far North's disabled community.04 Mar 04:00 PM
KahuLooking at the numbers, Dr Shane Reti's health plan for Māori doesn't add upOPINION: Chartered accountant Neil Woodhams looks at the Health Minister's budget.03 Mar 07:34 PM
TalanoaHigh rates in childhood obesity among Pasifika concerningA report found the obesity rate quadrupled among children and adolescents from 1990-2022.02 Mar 10:57 PM
New ZealandMāori Health Authority helped historical ‘underfunding’ for ‘benefit of all’, provider says Health inequities for Māori are a huge issue for Northland.01 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMajor hospital privacy breach ensnares dozens of patientsThe hospital has 'immediately ceased using window envelopes'.29 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhat's next for the chop in Govt's health reforms sights?Health Minister Shane Reti plans to scrap another key part of the Health NZ reforms.28 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandEmotions run high as Māori Health Authority scrapped in urgent debateOpposition MPs cried as the last stages of the law change were passed under urgency.28 Feb 12:02 AM
Kahu'One of darkest weeks for te ao Māori': Reti should hang head in shame, says JacksonMāori agree this is one of the darkest weeks in our political history.27 Feb 08:08 PM
New ZealandMeasles alert for Kiwis who flew to Melbourne last weekKiwis who were on the flights asked to stay home until they have called Healthline.27 Feb 06:48 AM
New ZealandGovt accused of treating Māori as ‘expendable’ in emotional debateParliament will go into urgency to debate the law change this afternoon.27 Feb 04:08 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsHealth services may need to be cut to slow rising costsHealth spending will rise 40 per cent in coming decades and service cuts may be needed.25 Feb 10:26 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Significant loss to Hawke’s Bay:' Local nurses looking to AustraliaThe promise of higher pay and better conditions could be a factor.24 Feb 11:17 PM
New ZealandMum pleads for understanding over adult son's screaming bouts“Pachygyria patients ... may have difficulty controlling some behaviours."24 Feb 06:00 PM
