New ZealandPostcode lottery over cataract surgery to endA major announcement on access to cataract surgery will be made.03 Jul 03:04 AM
New ZealandHealth Committee accused of ‘passing the buck’ on surgical mesh The ministry said there was no consensus on whether mesh operations should be paused.02 Jul 07:15 PM
PoliticsNursing fast-track: 130 extra nurses to start studying earlierThe announcement comes as medical professionals speak out about acute staffing shortages.02 Jul 01:33 AM
New ZealandSecrets of the dying: Hospice nurses reveal patients' last wishesA patient who would only meet in a pub, a man whose wife said he was going to die at 3pm.01 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA&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.'30 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumHealthcareEditorial: Still paying for bungled RATs rolloutThe Government's delivery of RATs was flawed from the outset.29 Jun 05:00 PM
LifestyleMum, 27, battling debilitating pain told she's 'too young' for hysterectomyTash Stokes was deemed not old enough to make a "permanent decision" about her body.28 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsUnused Covid tests worth almost $160m could be wastedThe Health Minister says Te Whatu Ora needs to 'get on with' finding a solution.26 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandLack of data on medical workforce suicides - Te Whatu Ora'There are no reliable statistics on suicide rates by occupation in New Zealand.'25 Jun 06:19 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHalf of surgeons assessed for using surgical mesh did not meet minimum standardsIt comes as the Ministry of Health considers a pause on mesh implants for some operations.25 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsHipkins announces moves to salvage early childhood education Budget offeringThe PM says the Government is also looking at Health NZ's ethnicity criteria.19 Jun 07:04 PM
New ZealandWoman sent home from ED with chest pain died hours later of cardiac arrestHer family felt her death could have been avoided if due diligence had been carried out.19 Jun 02:00 AM
New ZealandAuckland surgeons must now consider ethnicity in prioritising patients for operationsHealth officials said it was an important step in reducing historical health inequities.18 Jun 05:00 PM
TalanoaRheumatic fever rates rising after pandemicContinued priority will be on those most at risk, while informing whānau on prevention.15 Jun 06:59 PM
PremiumPremiumAged care$166m expansion at Wellington's biggest private hospitalFull hospital redevelopment 5km south of the city's CBD.15 Jun 05:24 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHawke's Bay's new hospital? Proposed new site revealedThe corner of York Road and the Hawke's Bay Expressway would house a new hospital.08 Jun 10:00 PM
New ZealandWoman reeling after three failed IUD removal procedures in one dayA woman was sent home bleeding after an IUD removal went wrong - three times.05 Jun 06:59 AM
New ZealandHumble kaumātua's lifelong work for the environment, Māori and health honouredThe plight of the kukupa, or native pigeon, sparked Prime's life's work.04 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandIt takes a village: Tofilau Talalelei Taufale accepts King's Honour for Pacific communityThe health professional is proud to have helped give Pacific people a voice.04 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDeputy PM's new Hawke's Bay Hospital quote creates confusionThe mixed messages continue about hospital development in Hawke's Bay.28 May 11:57 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAmputee who was sexually harassed at Hutt Hospital claims her call bell was disconnected'He just kept coming in', Linda Worrall says.27 May 08:00 AM
KahuRural families get better healthcare from Hato Hone, Te Whatu Ora initiativeStarlink is being used so rural communities can connect virtually with specialists.23 May 10:55 PM
PoliticsSome prescriptions will still attract $15 fee, despite Budget policy to abolish $5 chargesThe Government has abolished most charges, but some remain.23 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFamily 'devastated' after Fertility Associates loses cancer patient's spermThe man placed a sample in storage for IVF before undergoing chemotherapy.22 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandBreast cancer screening delays may have harmed patientsUp to 10 women have been impacted by breast cancer screening delays.09 May 11:44 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFace-off over hospital claims as race for Tukituki beginsThe National candidate says the Labour MP may be over-egging a new hospital proposal.07 May 12:50 AM
New ZealandMeasles outbreak: Vaccination clinics set up in South and West Auckland this weekendThe centres are being set up following an outbreak at an Albany school.06 May 02:37 AM
New ZealandAutism breakthrough hoped for through 'bug transfers'Researchers explore a new way to ease stomach problems suffered by many autistic people.03 May 05:31 AM
New ZealandThe 'simple change' that will save money and 'brain energy' for people with ADHD'It has the potential to reduce stress for people living with ADHD,' Pharmac says.02 May 10:55 PM
New Zealand'Significant risk': Infant jab rate below target amid whooping cough fearsThree infants, all aged under one year, have died from whooping cough this year.30 Apr 11:59 PM
New ZealandThe BoP town being hit hard by nationwide GP shortageLocals are losing patience with the delays they face for treatment.25 Apr 09:29 PM
New ZealandWhanganui's low uptake of MMR vaccine causes concern“Some misinformation regarding the MMR vaccine has persisted over the past few years."23 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Nine urgent ways to fix NZ's health systemOPINION: The way that some staff have been dealt with has been shameful.10 Apr 11:00 PM
New ZealandIs it time for free dental care in NZ?Many people avoid dental care for decades because of the cost.29 Mar 04:00 PM
