Latest from Health NZ Te Whatu Ora

Women forced to shop around for hormone patches, some missing out altogether

One pharmacy had a waiting list of 80 patients, who were only able to get a week's supply.

Health watchdog taking years to investigate complaints - amid ‘significant pressure’

Covid backlog, ancient IT system part of problem, but upgrade request for latter rejected.

Health New Zealand implements recruitment pause amid budget overspend

Chief executive Margie Apa said filling vacancies had caused an overspend.

Ministry of Health confirms final job cut tally

The Ministry of Health held an all-staff meeting on the plan this morning.

'We have more work to do': Use of traditional Māori healing soars – ACC

In 2020, 472 people made claims for rongoā healing. In 2023, 6103 did.

Letters: Cancer patients don't have time to wait; why I marched down Queen St

OPINION: 'The Government would be wise to stop prioritising potholes.'

Letters: Environmental protests won't pay the bills

OPINION: 'If we mine the land, it will heal, just as it has in the past.'

Woman dies from stage four cancer after DHB's systemic failures

The post-menopausal woman had been bleeding on and off for five years.

Luxon calls Te Pāti Māori claims 'pretty concerning', Stats NZ launches probe

Stats NZ is investigating allegations of misuse of Census data.

GP sounds alarm over hospital delays: ‘We don’t know what the real wait time is’

Patients are told they'll be seen in six weeks, but wait months.

Letters: PM's integrity on line over cancer drugs U-turn

OPINION: 'Cancer patients need action now, not lame excuses.'

Mental health report shows rate of psychological distress up, system not working for Māori

The five-year report shows there is more to be done to fill gaps in treatment and support.

Cancer patients dubious Govt will deliver on promise to fund new drugs

The promise of 'soon' is 'not good enough for people who are dying', a patient says.

Editorial: Cancer patients promised access to medicines shouldn't have to wait

OPINION: Patients – and families, friends and carers – are unlikely to forget the slight.

Watch: Jack Tame v Nicola Willis in heated post-Budget debate on Q+A

Willis was probed over why the Nats didn't campaign on how many families were worse off.

Whanganui doctors strike for third time in a month

'Junior doctors work 32 hours in a 48-hour period over the weekend.'