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GPs undervalued: NZ primary care system faces sustainability threats
The report warns New Zealand’s primary care system is at a critical juncture.
Students on sports trip in South Taranaki crash, 13 people injured
Hastings Rd is closed for a Serious Crash Unit examination.
'Significant failings': Health NZ apologises after 11yo injected twice in mistaken identity case
'This particular case cannot happen again,' said a health boss.
NZ Herald Live: Health New Zealand release inquiry findings
Health New Zealand is releasing its high-level review into an incident at Waikato Hospital.
‘They will go blind’: Healthcare too inaccessible for Wānaka patients, new report finds
Some residents travel seven hours for medical appointments.
Property Insider: Spooked by agency closures; developer retrenching; residents begin Amaia shift
People are alarmed by the JLL closures, asking what that says about the successful agency.
15-minute consults causing more delays for patients, say GPs
One in four Kiwis avoid GPs due to long appointment wait times.
Opinion: We need action to support 300,000 Kiwis living with a rare disorder
OPINION: Rare disorders continue to be neglected and those affected face barriers to care.
Bill English on fixing the health system - and the Auckland iwi leading the way
The former Prime Minister thinks there are plenty of ways to improve performance.
Eden Park upgrade endorsed and Auckland Hospital roles disestablished | NZ Herald News Update
An upgraded Eden Park is endorsed to be Auckland's main stadium and Auckland Hospital disestablishes hospital supporter roles. Video / NZ Herald, Getty
Lake bacteria poisoning: Warning after swimmer falls ill
The person was exposed to bacteria at Lake Hood before a health warning was issued.
One injured in roundabout crash
A person with moderate injuries was taken to Whanganui Hospital.
Opinion: The case for combining doctors and paramedics on air ambulances
OPINION: In a rescue helicopter, seconds count, and you want the best team possible.
South Auckland set for major new hospital project
Middlemore Hospital has been under intense pressure for years.
‘He’s still struggling’: Filipino man badly injured in crash not told best mate dead
'I’ve just been telling him that he’s in another room at the hospital.'
Editorial: One specialist goes on leave and the health system cracks appear
OPINION: Our health system, including children's palliative care, has been neglected.
11yo misidentified, handcuffed, given antipsychotics at mental health clinic
Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey slammed the mistaken identity incident as unacceptable.
‘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.'
Rural homebirth: Midwife returns to tragedy after popping out for lunch
The baby was pronounced stillborn after resuscitation attempts failed.
Napier healthcare protest: 'Almost nothing left'
Just over 200 people rallied to support the call for better Napier Health Centre services.
Health Minister Simeon Brown: Getting healthcare patient-centric and back to basics
OPINION: For the first time in years, the focus is back on patients, not bureaucracy.
Queensland surgeon fined over Nazi penis photo
The doctor has been fined for sharing photo of patient’s swastika-tattooed penis.
Can NZ’s maternity system handle new three-day-stay bill?
Mums across the country could get a minimum three-day hospital stay if a new bill passes.
Popular day hike deceptively dangerous
Easter visitors are warned not to be complacent about the Tongariro Crossing.
No backing down for Napier health services protest
A Napier health services protest rally will start on Sunday at 1pm, at the Sound Shell.
Napier urgent care to stay and be enhanced after community pushback, won't include a doctor
Health Minister announces enhanced service, including nurse prescribers and telehealth.
The bottom line: ACC reveals the cost of foreign object insertions
NZ's 'capital of curiosity gone wrong' has been revealed.
Woman dies after three-day delay for surgery to fix her broken leg
The 74-year-old's leg was broken after she was knocked over in a park by a dog.
Opinion: 'Serious financial pressure' – hospices need a financial lifeline
OPINION: Under the current system, hospices won’t be able to meet this demand.
‘I am dependent on her’: Man says deportation of his wife will kill him
Piliki Talanoa, 65, is in poor health and relies on his wife to do even basic tasks.
Mayor encourages public protest at Napier Health Centre over overnight health care
Over 100 signed a health services 'Buller Declaration', and the mayor urged them to rally.
Cancer patients left with no hot water in Auckland hospital ward
Transplant patient struggled to wash using kettle-boiled water and disposable bowl.
Man dies from sepsis in Auckland hospital despite daughter being told ‘he would come right’
Health NZ says it has apologised 'unreservedly' to the man's family.