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Ex-Transport Secretary Audrey Sonerson was appointed to the role in April.
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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.
Senior doctors to go on strike for 24 hours on May 1 over pay rates, understaffing
The union said it was the first 24-hour strike in its 35-year history.
'Extremely traumatic': Doctor's error with implant leads to unwanted pregnancy
The non-binary person thought they were protected but became pregnant while overseas.
'Shell-shocked': Woman's month-long wait for surgery after missed miscarriage
'I could see how the system was held together with duct tape.'
Prabani Wood: Failing to get frontline healthcare right has a huge cost
Every dollar invested in primary care saves around $13 on post-primary healthcare.
Primary healthcare spend flatlines and plans for another Auckland hospital | NZ Herald News Update
Public primary healthcare spending has flatlined and Health Minister Simeon Brown announces plans for a second South Auckland hospital. Video/ NZ Herald
Editorial: One specialist goes on leave and the health system cracks appear
OPINION: Our health system, including children's palliative care, has been neglected.
‘I am deeply sorry’: Man developed terminal cancer after experts missed signs for five years
'Several different clinicians involved in [his] care failed to identify the abnormality.'
Fears for dying kids as the country’s only specialist takes extended leave
General paediatricians were asked to fill the role but lacked training.
Ex-convict promoted ‘bogus’ blood detox, seen with patients in Auckland clinic
A health expert described the treatments as 'quackery'.
Botched: Cancer patient still seeks answers after surgeon removes wrong lung
Ian Tollemache wants an explanation of how a surgery mistake happened.
Heathrow Airport on fire, Western Springs Speedway revs up for a final lap | NZ Herald News Update
Heathrow Airport is closed due to a fire breaking out. PM Luxon has touched back down on home soil after a productive trip to India. Western Springs Speedway closes its doors.
Jason Gunn’s ‘arse on camera’: TV icon’s heartfelt message to supporters after colonoscopy
'Soon I will go into the hospital. I will be heavily sedated. Wish me luck,' Gunn said.
Labrador Hogan at work
Hogan the labradoor at work in the lab at K9MD headquarters detecting ovarian cancer. Video / K9MD
Pharmac’s relationship with patients critiqued during meetings
Pharmac CEO Sarah Fitt resigned last month as two reviews were being completed.
Surgeon who operates on NZ women with controversial syndrome charged with killing patient
The surgeon is considered a saviour by some NZ patients, who say he changed their lives.
Simeon Brown announces measures to boost nursing workforce
Health Minister Simeon Brown announces measures to boost our nursing workforce that will deliver immediate benefits to people seeking care. Video / Mark Mitchell
Medical schools boosted by 25 places a year
More graduates will also be trained in general practice clinics rather than hospitals.
Simeon Brown announcing measures to make it easier for kiwis to see a GP
Health Minister Simeon Brown announcing measures to make it easier for all kiwis to see a GP. Video / Mark Mitchell
Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference
Christopher Luxon and Simeon Brown discuss access to GPs and access to healthcare.
Zelenskyy's European meeting and more health workers leave for Australia | NZ Herald News Update
Volodymyr Zelenskyy wraps up his meeting with European and Canadian leaders in London and more healthcare workers are lured to Australia. Video / NZ Herald, AFP
Nurses, social workers working as receptionists as ‘back office’ public sector cuts bite
Government assurances cuts would not affect the front line were false, the PSA said.
Hospital sends info about sex abuse victim in hiding from gang-linked offender to stranger
The woman went to hospital but her discharge papers were sent to a stranger by mistake.
Govt mulls extending repeat prescriptions, doctors warn it may lead to ‘catastrophic’ GP shortages
Patients may be able to go longer without seeing a doctor for a repeat prescription.
Opinion: Health system in crisis – this must be Govt's top Budget priority
OPINION: New Zealanders need a healthcare system that works for everyone.
Opinion: Fixing funding is crucial for NZ primary healthcare
OPINION: Funding gaps force practices to raise fees, reduce services or close doors.
‘They’ve broken a promise’: Special care unit for sick babies quietly shelved
The new Health Minister has ordered a briefing on why the unit has not been delivered.
Assisted dying: Patient’s wish to die in hospice denied by policy
A business in Wellington offered a space for the 44-year-old patient to die.
Govt invests $67m in Hawke's Bay Hospital upgrades
The radiology department will be upgraded, and a new cancer treatment machine added.
‘Gay blood ban’ to be removed next year, blood donor service says
The blanket ban on donations by gay and bisexual men is being scrapped.
'Significant clinical risk': Dargaville Hospital rostered overnight doctor only five out of 55 nights
A senior Northland doctor is worried about a lack of medical staff.