Focus: Doctors on strike
Thousands of doctors and dentists on strike across the country today, over what they call our sick healthcare system. Video / NZ Herald
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More than 5000 senior doctors, dentists strike today
More strikes are planned for the coming weeks.
Senior doctors to strike on Tuesday after union rejects offer
The union disputes Te Whatu Ora's claim that its offer 'essentially' met its request.
More than 5000 senior doctors, dentists to strike on Tuesday
More strikes are planned for the coming weeks.
Nearly 5000 senior doctors, dentists to strike after union vote
The first of three strikes will take place on September 5.
Doctor shortages force Oamaru Hospital to close ED at night
Te Whatu Ora was unable to provide coverage to prevent the closure.
'Hopeless': Family loses injunction bid to keep father on life support
The judge urged family to talk with hospital staff about when to turn the machine off.
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Act's David Seymour jokes TV journalist was 'blazed' during 'tense' interview
The party leader and the journalist had a robust debate about health inequity.
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Napier CBD shake up: Te Whatu Ora to move offices into large vacant building's redevelopment
The move could free up space for more health services in Napier and Hastings.
Creating cross-Tasman camaraderie among indigenous surgeons
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'Unable to walk': The spike in severe injuries linked to nitrous oxide abuse
Six cases have been referred to the neurology department, compared to none last year.
'Bible of cancer': Care for Māori focus of new study
The research aims to provide an evidence base for planning and directing resources.
Auckland mall owner v retailer: $235K rent demand
'There is a genuine and substantial dispute in relation to the debt', says judge.
'Mind-boggling': Govt defends $500m spend on unused and expiring Covid tests
The Act Party says it is 'mind-boggling' mismanagement.
Editorial: Health workforce needs a remedy
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Hospital redevelopment programme: Te Matau a Māui
Te Whatu Ora confirm Hawke's Bay is officially part of the Regional Hospital Redevelopment Programme. Video / Te Whatu Ora HB
Postcode lottery over cataract surgery to end
A major announcement on access to cataract surgery will be made.
Health Committee accused of ‘passing the buck’ on surgical mesh
The ministry said there was no consensus on whether mesh operations should be paused.
Nursing fast-track: 130 extra nurses to start studying earlier
The announcement comes as medical professionals speak out about acute staffing shortages.
Secrets of the dying: Hospice nurses reveal patients' last wishes
A patient who would only meet in a pub, a man whose wife said he was going to die at 3pm.
A&E crisis: Senior doctor's plea - ‘Everyone’s getting burnt out. We’re exhausted.’
'If I didn’t think there were knock-on effects for patients, I wouldn't be talking.'
Editorial: Still paying for bungled RATs rollout
The Government's delivery of RATs was flawed from the outset.
Mum, 27, battling debilitating pain told she's 'too young' for hysterectomy
Tash Stokes was deemed not old enough to make a "permanent decision" about her body.
Unused Covid tests worth almost $160m could be wasted
The Health Minister says Te Whatu Ora needs to 'get on with' finding a solution.
Lack of data on medical workforce suicides - Te Whatu Ora
'There are no reliable statistics on suicide rates by occupation in New Zealand.'
Half of surgeons assessed for using surgical mesh did not meet minimum standards
It comes as the Ministry of Health considers a pause on mesh implants for some operations.
Hipkins announces moves to salvage early childhood education Budget offering
The PM says the Government is also looking at Health NZ's ethnicity criteria.
Woman sent home from ED with chest pain died hours later of cardiac arrest
Her family felt her death could have been avoided if due diligence had been carried out.
Auckland surgeons must now consider ethnicity in prioritising patients for operations
Health officials said it was an important step in reducing historical health inequities.
Rheumatic fever rates rising after pandemic
Continued priority will be on those most at risk, while informing whānau on prevention.