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'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

OPINION: Our editorial on plans to increase staff numbers.

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.

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.

$166m expansion at Wellington's biggest private hospital

Full hospital redevelopment 5km south of the city's CBD.

Hawke's Bay's new hospital? Proposed new site revealed

The corner of York Road and the Hawke's Bay Expressway would house a new hospital.

Woman reeling after three failed IUD removal procedures in one day

A woman was sent home bleeding after an IUD removal went wrong - three times.

It takes a village: Tofilau Talalelei Taufale accepts King's Honour for Pacific community

The health professional is proud to have helped give Pacific people a voice.

Humble kaumātua's lifelong work for the environment, Māori and health honoured

The plight of the kukupa, or native pigeon, sparked Prime's life's work.

Deputy PM's new Hawke's Bay Hospital quote creates confusion

The mixed messages continue about hospital development in Hawke's Bay.