PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Reti: 'Precarious position' - why sacking Health NZ board had to happenOPINION: I am taking these steps to secure a better future for health in NZ.28 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Are Govt appointments a poisoned chalice for directors?OPINION: Is taking on a Government appointment worth the risk?26 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandChurch told it could 'destroy' records and calls for masks | Focus Morning Bulletin July 26, 2024In today's headlines with Susie Nordqvist, a report finds Law Society president told a church group it could 'destroy' records of children in its care and Kiwis told to mask-up.Watch25 Jul 08:20 PM
New Zealand'The cock-up that is our health system': Former Health NZ chair points finger at ministryA commissioner has been appointed to replace the health authority's board.22 Jul 07:52 PM
PoliticsWatch: Govt sacks Health NZ board, replaces with commissionerLuxon has just returned to New Zealand after his first political visit to the US.22 Jul 04:51 AM
New ZealandMike King provided media advice to leaders accused of having toxic work cultureKing told bosses the staff who quit were 'disgruntled former employees'.17 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsMinister tells Pharmac to ditch Treaty of Waitangi considerationPatient advocacy groups are welcoming calls for them to be more involved.16 Jul 06:32 PM
LifestyleInjectables for high blood pressure are in the works. Could they replace daily pills?If approved, these can be game-changers in treating high blood pressure.15 Jul 11:47 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTop health officials expressed outrage, considered quitting over Government's smokefree repealA health official said Government changes would be 'difficult to explain... to the kids'.10 Jul 05:14 AM
New ZealandBowel cancer: Two million kits distributed under screening programme, 2500 cancers detected The milestone comes as the Government plans to lower the screening age.10 Jul 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandADHD: Rising wait times of up to a year for adult assessmentsA Herald survey found wait times of 6-12 months, and many doctors with closed books.09 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Failure in system' led to swab being left in woman after hysterectomyBut it remains unclear how the South Auckland surgical error happened.08 Jul 02:00 AM
New ZealandFocus: Heart drug funding pleaCardiologists are urging Pharmac to fund life-saving SGLT2 inhibitors for heart failure. Video / NZ HeraldWatch07 Jul 09:46 PM
New Zealand'New screen-time limits needed' in schools - excessive use of devices linked to poor healthThe risks existed whether a child was doing homework or watching TikTok.04 Jul 12:01 PM
LifestyleCan you take too many medications?OPINION: Taking too many pills can be bad for you - how to manage your medications safely.04 Jul 12:29 AM
New Zealand‘Worst nightmare’: Mum’s disbelief after 16yo son died within days of flu symptomsAdored son and brother William Jones was fit and healthy before the sudden illness.30 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandMonths of pain for former hairdresser leads to colorectal cancer diagnosisA few years after losing her son to suicide, she noticed fatigue. Then came the diagnosis.27 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandGovernment cancer drugs promise could cost New ZealandThe Government has fulfilled its pre-election promise to fund new cancer drugs.25 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandMixed reaction from patients to cancer drugs promiseSpecific treatments for bowel, liver, kidney, lung and bladder cancer have been named.24 Jun 11:35 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHiring freeze: Doctor jobs unfilled as Health NZ cost-cutting bitesDoctors had job applications paused at the reference-checking stage, or delayed for weeks.24 Jun 12:17 AM
New ZealandShe lost one daughter. Surgery saved another. Now she fears for her youngestA mum shares her family's battle with some rare conditions.22 Jun 05:03 PM
New ZealandNursing graduates 'at a loss' after alleged hospital hiring 'freeze'Health NZ denies it has stopped hiring following outrage from nursing unions.20 Jun 12:42 AM
PoliticsPharmac Minister won't guarantee National’s 13 cancer drugs will be fundedDavid Seymour's comments put him at odds with the Health Minister.19 Jun 04:47 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWomen forced to shop around for hormone patches, some missing out altogetherOne pharmacy had a waiting list of 80 patients, who were only able to get a week's supply.17 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHealth watchdog taking years to investigate complaints - amid ‘significant pressure’Covid backlog, ancient IT system part of problem, but upgrade request for latter rejected.14 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandHealth New Zealand implements recruitment pause amid budget overspendChief executive Margie Apa said filling vacancies had caused an overspend.13 Jun 06:42 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Cancer patients don't have time to wait; why I marched down Queen StOPINION: 'The Government would be wise to stop prioritising potholes.'11 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: NZ has a GP crisis - nurse practitioners can help meet the demandOPINION: Medical centres around NZ are on the verge of collapse - so what can we do?10 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve Maharey: Why the Government made its own problem with PharmacOPINION: The Pharmac model has done irreparable damage.09 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It's insane': Patient advocate criticises tax cuts as people fundraise for surgeries, cancer treatmentsBudget 2024 did not deliver the much-promised funding for 13 new cancer drugs.09 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialWhen Covid and the flu collide – is our healthcare system ready?OPINION: A double-whammy of illnesses may deliver New Zealand its sickest winter yet.08 Jun 05:00 PM
LifestyleKiwi mum's shock cancer diagnosis: 'Four tumours in my heart'This Christchurch mum relies on $5500-a-month drugs to stay alive.07 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSperm donor who was told he had no biological children finds son on DNA testing websiteDNA testing websites are muddying the sensitive process of matching donors with families.07 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandMystery shopper finds vape stores openly selling banned products, failing to check IDNew rules for vaping are now in place. A mystery shopper found widespread non-compliance.06 Jun 09:20 PM
