New ZealandHealth NZ spent $72m on IT project contractors. Now it's firing 1000 IT staffHealth NZ's costly contractor spending revealed.28 Nov 05:15 PM
KahuCheryl Davies' research transforms Māori health at Kōkiri MaraeHRC honours asthma advocate with Te Tohu Rapuora Medal. 28 Nov 06:01 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleI lost 11kg in four months. At 55, I can finally see my absTelegraph: 'I was menopausal and unhappy with my weight so I knew I had to make changes.'28 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandArsenic in the water: Senior Govt minister keeping watch, results due this afternoonThe Prime Minister confirmed he had been briefed on the situation.28 Nov 12:30 AM
New Zealand'Everyone’s devastated': Half of nursing graduates miss out on job offer from Health NZHealth NZ has offered jobs to only 844 of 1619 nursing graduates, sparking job concerns.27 Nov 11:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEric Crampton: Health officials' unhealthy McDonald’s obsessionOPINION: A fast food fiasco shows some health officials are out of control.27 Nov 07:35 PM
OpinionOpinion: Minister's promise of better Māori health outcomes faces reality checkOPINION: Shane Reti's promise falters amid ongoing staff cuts.27 Nov 07:18 PM
New ZealandUrgent testing under way after elevated levels of arsenic found in Akl's water supplyArsenic is a substance found in rock that can be deadly if consumed in large amounts.27 Nov 05:58 PM
New ZealandReport questions if harm from Covid-19 vaccine mandates outweighed benefitsGovernment will receive the inquiry's report today but its release date is unknown. 27 Nov 05:21 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Electric ferry plan proves Auckland Transport has lost the plotOPINION: 'Can AT tell us what it costs to save a tonne of CO₂ using electric ferries?'27 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandWomen 'blindsided' by Pharmac's hormone replacement switchPharmac plans to switch to the Mylan brand of estradiol transdermal patches next year.27 Nov 06:14 AM
New ZealandPrime Minister comfortable living by new radioactive waste facilityA facility for storing all of the country's radioactive waste has been built in Manawatū.27 Nov 05:38 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: I’ll never forget what Kennedy did during Samoa’s measles outbreakNYT OPINION: What he did during a measles epidemic in Samoa shouldn't be forgotten.27 Nov 01:44 AM
LifestyleCan sitting too close to a screen damage your eyesight?The danger now comes from smartphones, tablets and computers.27 Nov 01:12 AM
OpinionOpinion: Treaty bill a threat to Māori health and rightsOPINION: I was incensed and distressed to see the Treaty Principles Bill tabled.26 Nov 05:15 PM
New ZealandHealth funding changes more a ‘sticking plaster’ than a real cure - doctorsDoctors warn new funding won’t solve healthcare crisis.26 Nov 04:55 PM
New ZealandNZ's secret radioactive waste facilityThe storage facility, made with concrete and steel, was kept secret at the request of the Health Ministry. Video / Ben Dickens Graphics / Corey FlemingWatch26 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Christopher Luxon critique unfair and unbalanced – Sir Bill BirchOPINION: 'I am astounded by the article written by Matthew Hooton.'26 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Remove the gag clause': Doctors should be able to mention assisted dying - ministryGovernment says any changes will be left to a member's bill.26 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWatch: Secret radioactive waste facility built; neighbours 'horrified' they weren't toldThe Health Ministry argues the facility was built in secret due to 'national security'.26 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandReti says good progress being made on Whangārei Hospital rebuildWhangārei Hospital is in such a dire state that parts of the roof leak when it rains.26 Nov 04:00 PM
LifestyleAre your kids fussy eaters? It might be in their genesYou could even be a 'super taster', but it's not always a good thing.26 Nov 03:04 AM
New ZealandWhangārei Hospital on trackHealth Minister Dr Shane Reti says all stages of the Whangārei Hospital redevelopment are on track. Video / Denise PiperWatch26 Nov 12:37 AM
New ZealandLuke Bradford speaks about GPs' waitlist warningRoyal NZ College of General Practitioners medical director Luke Bradford speaks with Ryan Bridge about concerns over patients needing hospital treatment not making the waitlist.Watch25 Nov 11:16 PM
New ZealandShane Reti and Lester Levy announce funding to help boost Health NZ's clinical workforceHealth Minister Dr Shane Reti and Health NZ Commissioner Professor Lester Levy say the new roles are aimed at reducing waiting times. Video / Denise PiperWatch25 Nov 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Hugged me silently': Green MP's tribute to Nikki Kaye after shared cancer battleYou 'hugged me silently for what seemed like the longest of time.'25 Nov 10:28 PM
New ZealandExtra $42m funding for New Zealand's hospitals, senior doctorsThe Health Minister and the commissioner said the regions needed more of a boost.25 Nov 10:22 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessBiotechs test IPO market despite concerns over RFK jnr's health roleFinancial Times: Trump nominee has caused some concern over medicine spending cuts.25 Nov 10:14 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleWhy stress can cause a stroke in mid life (and how to prevent it)Telegraph: It’s never too late to start stroke-proofing our lives.25 Nov 10:01 PM
Entertainment'Can't see anything': Sir Elton John opens up about latest health struggle'I can't read anything, I can't watch anything.'25 Nov 08:31 PM
New ZealandHealth Minister promises $42m fund for new senior docs, nurses, will reduce hospital wait timesReti says $20m to hire 50 new senior docs, $10m for nurses, $12m for other improvements. 25 Nov 08:00 PM
New ZealandKim Dotcom suffers life-threatening stroke amid extradition fightLawyer says the family 'does not know what tomorrow will look like'.25 Nov 07:55 PM
New ZealandNZ's biggest whooping cough hot spots revealedTe Whatu Ora is urging people to get vaccinated to protect vulnerable babies. 25 Nov 07:01 PM
KahuAustralian standards could help thousands of Kiwis with lung and chronic health diseasesCOPD affects approximately 200,000 Kiwis aged over 45.25 Nov 05:30 PM
