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'Leaving work in tears': Wairarapa Hospital short-staffed by 40 nurses

One experienced nurse said the demand in recent weeks had 'brought staff to their knees'.

How do you know when to start therapy?

Knowing the right questions to ask yourself can help make the decision easier.

Health NZ backtracks on early free access to 'miracle' cancer drug

Early access to the drug could make a significant difference in some patients' survival.

Health NZ could 'go broke', says commissioner

Lester Levy has been tasked with solving the billion-dollar overspend in health.

All Blacks legend Sir John Kirwan launches Mitey for Waikato youth

Mental health becomes an 'ordinary but important' subject at school.

How the government's view of Health NZ did a 180º in five days

Reti says Health NZ's financial situation became 'suddenly ... quite different' in days.

Ryman reviewing new residents' fixed weekly fees: 'Quite a financial drag'

'The fixed fee has hurt us. No one expected rates to go up 15% per annum."

Donation-based travel to health appointments

St John service offers transport to and from health-related appointments in Whangārei.

Hospital staff 'already getting hurt' as cops pull back from mental health callouts

Some say the changes should have come sooner, while others say it will cause direct harm.

Pharmac director quits over Government’s Treaty directive

Pharmac Minister's office says Dr Anthony Jordan has resigned from board.

Minister tells Pharmac to ditch Treaty of Waitangi consideration

Patient advocacy groups are welcoming calls for them to be more involved.

'Life-threatening': Hokianga residents petition changes to St John ambulance services

Hokianga residents are concerned about changes to the Rawene St John ambulance station.

Top health officials expressed outrage, considered quitting over Government's smokefree repeal

A health official said Government changes would be 'difficult to explain... to the kids'.

Underpaid, understaffed and under-appreciated: Why paramedics are flat-lining New Zealand

Paramedics describe New Zealand's 'dysfunctional' ambulance service.

ADHD: Rising wait times of up to a year for adult assessments

A Herald survey found wait times of 6-12 months, and many doctors with closed books.

Editorial: National Party's board appointments of the two Bs is a wise choice

OPINION: Paula Bennett and Simon Bridges are a perfect fit.