PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLeaked docs reveal Health Ministry chose to cut 134 staff rather than trim executive payThe ministry is proposing job cuts to meet its savings targets.04 Apr 04:51 AM
New ZealandHealth Ministry proposes job cuts of 18 per centMinistry of Health proposes to slash 134 roles entirely to meet Govt savings directive.04 Apr 01:22 AM
New Zealand'Frustration' after ED patients placed in hospital corridorsNorth Shore Hospital ED has been using every single space available for urgent care.03 Apr 07:36 PM
New Zealand'Something horrific': Man suffers skull fracture in bloody ED machete attackThe victim allegedly suffered a severe laceration to his head and a fractured skull.01 Apr 08:54 AM
New ZealandWaikato measles cases a false alarmThe updated test results mean there are no known cases of measles in the community.01 Apr 02:05 AM
New ZealandTwo cases of measles discovered in WaikatoThose affected recently spent time in Auckland, Waikato and Tauranga.30 Mar 11:32 PM
New Zealand1000 patients a day: 'Essential' healthcare workers to strike for 24 hoursA 'full withdrawal' of labour will take place on April 2.28 Mar 04:02 PM
New ZealandSafety fears as police prepare to pull back from distress callsMental Health Minister Matt Doocey says a plan will be presented to Cabinet next month.25 Mar 04:00 PM
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
