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Hospital EDs are sending up to 25 patients a day to private care with vouchers

Some patients said they had used the voucher system to get a free check-up.

Luxon backtracks after 'unhelpful' claim of 100 Uber-driving doctors

Health NZ is seeking interest from overseas doctors in an effort to boost GP numbers.

Luxon announces $164m for new 24/7 urgent care services

The Prime Minister made the pre-Budget health announcement in Botany this afternoon.

Surgeons protest ‘harsh’ assessment process, accuse advocates of intimidation

A mesh harm advocate said she was stunned by the accusations.

High-risk cancer patients affected by halt on some colonoscopies

MidCentral has outsourced up to 200 colonoscopies to the private sector to clear backlog.

Hundreds of blood tests lost in transit between Wellington and Auckland

It comes as Awanui considers processing Auckland tests in Wellington permanently.

Beyond the Budget: Brutal truths

OPINION: Treasury forecasts permanent Budget deficits, starting in 2030.

Measles: What you need to know

With the countries current vaccination rates, an expert warns New Zealand is at risk of a measles epidemic. Video / Dean Purcell / Katie Oliver / Ben Dickens

Letters: Health system announcement may be piecemeal repairs

OPINION: It sounds really good – until you look at the details.

'Nonsense' blood service being offered at string of clinics around New Zealand

'There is zero science to it,' says one health leader.

Letters: The case for acknowledging our emergency service volunteers

Volunteers make up 80% of Fire and Emergency staff in New Zealand.

Doctor and nurse strike could delay 4300 surgeries and appointments

The union said it was the first 24-hour strike in its 35-year history.

Why Director-General of Health was hand-picked, not traditionally hired

Ex-Transport Secretary Audrey Sonerson was appointed to the role in April.

ED upgrades, more carparks : Inside the Govt’s new health infrastructure plan

The Government says the 10-year plan is the first of its kind.

Simeon Brown health infrastructure announcement

Simeon Brown is set to make a health infrastructure announcement live from Auckland. Video / NZ Herald

Health NZ looking to avoid doctor's strike and heavy rain and winds inbound | NZ Herald News Update

Health NZ looking to avoid doctor's strike, heavy rain and wild winds in the North Island and signs of confidence returning to property market.