Medical school quota review a check on whether improvements needed - Health Minister
Shane Reti says preferential entry schemes address his priority - doctor shortages,
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Chronic pain rarely improved by surgery, academic says
Studies have shown little evidence for performing surgery on people with chronic pain.
Severely disabled girl to be forced into 'painful', 'invasive' treatment
Girl forced into potentially damaging treatment against wishes of parents and doctor.
Disability sector appalled by sudden restrictions on support funding
The changes were announced with no warning and were effective immediately.
'We're relieved': Pharmac cancer funding welcomed by families
The new rule means every child with cancer receives the same access to vital medicine.
'Patients will die': End of overnight GP service as underfunding, ageing workforce bite
There is now no overnight doctors service between Whangārei and Auckland's North Shore.
Ministry of Health staff told job losses likely as department tries to slash costs
The ministry has paused recruitment and is looking to defer spending where possible.
Too sick to enrol? Chronically ill Rotorua woman struggles to find GP
New research shows underfunding is forcing some clinics to cherry-pick healthy patients.
'No way did I consent': Woman given mesh treatment instead of hysterectomy
It was four months before she found out what type of surgery she'd had.
Double the pay: Kiwi nurses still heading to Oz despite big pay rises at home
One nurse says she gets twice the pay, free return airfares, accommodation and a car.
Pacific obesity crisis: When big is no longer beautiful
A recent study reveals 9 of 10 countries with the most obese people are in the Pacific.
Volume of cocaine consumed in NZ jumps more than 90 per cent
There has also been a tenfold increase in people in their 60s and 70s using cannabis.
Northland gets a disabled entertainment extravaganza
A spark of entertainment for the Far North's disabled community.
Looking at the numbers, Dr Shane Reti's health plan for Māori doesn't add up
OPINION: Chartered accountant Neil Woodhams looks at the Health Minister's budget.
High rates in childhood obesity among Pasifika concerning
A report found the obesity rate quadrupled among children and adolescents from 1990-2022.
Bruce Cotterill: Labour needs fresh ideas to restore credibility
OPINION: Some might survive if the rhetoric changes; meanwhile it’s looking embarrassing.
Pharmac stops free flu vaccines for older Māori, Pasifika
Lady Tureiti Moxon says the decision is ‘another anti-Maōri stance’.
What'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.
Optimism or concern? Govt earns mixed response for plans for health sector
Decisions around the Māori Health Authority and smokefree laws have caused concern
Focus: Shane Reti on the disestablishment of the Māori Health Authority
Health Minister Shane Reti fronts the media before the first reading of the Pae Ora (Disestablishment of the Māori Health Authority) Amendment Bill. Video / Mark Mitchell
Health services may need to be cut to slow rising costs
Health spending will rise 40 per cent in coming decades and service cuts may be needed.
Why do I keep getting urinary tract infections?
It’s like being on a never-ending battlefield.
'Urgent action needed': NZ on brink of measles outbreak, say public health experts
New Zealand's immunisation rates are at their lowest in 15 years.
Terminally ill Kiwi children relying on 'luck of the draw' for palliative care
Dr Amanda Evans says paediatric palliative care must be recognised as essential.
Six dead as influenza outbreak strikes NZ aged care facility
Six people died in the space of 12 days as a result of the outbreak.
'Significant risk': GP practice could have to reduce services due to pay equity claim
'If the funder does not act on this urgently, we are likely to need to restructure.'
Deepfaked and doctored: Michael Baker demands action over bogus ads
A wave of Facebook ads for sham-health products steal the identities of top doctors.
Editorial: GP funding crisis must be solved to ensure Kiwis get the care they need
GPs say they need to lift fees as funding fails to cover costs.
'Wilful blindness': Nelson doctor fined for affair with patient’s husband
The GP was found guilty of professional misconduct.
Union: 'Snowballing' doctor shortage means some patients' conditions are getting worse and they're facing long waits
Patients are going through months of pain due to enormous long hospital waitlists.
University calls in lawyers over 'gravely concerning' Ashley Bloomfield scam
A scam used fake quotes from the former director-general of health to sell sham products.
'It seems to be shrouded in some mystery': Social hub to open to the public
The manager of Taupō's Waiora House says there's "mystery" around it.
Associate Health Minister likely confused over conflicting tobacco tax comments - PM
A leaked document indicated the NZ First MP had asked for advice on an excise tax freeze.
Hīkoi ki Waitangi to stand up for Te Tiriti
Controversy over proposals for the Treaty is expected to breathe new life into hīkoi.