New ZealandHealth cuts loom as Govt refocuses spendingDHB chiefs are bracing themselves to make deep cuts to their services next year after receiving Government indications their funding will slip.18 Nov 03:00 PM
New ZealandHospital A&E struggles with record influx of patientsUsual winter increase in cases continues into spring, with no signs of slowdown.11 Nov 03:00 PM
New ZealandHospital restrains man for six yearsA mentally ill patient restrained in solitary confinement for almost six years is one of several disturbing cases the Ombudsmen have uncovered.04 Nov 03:00 PM
WorldBritain's health service pays millions to gag whistleblowersNHS whistleblowers are routinely gagged in order to cover up dangerous and even dishonest practices that could attract bad publicity and damage a hospital's reputation.01 Nov 10:13 PM
New ZealandBlack weekend on NZ roadsA teenager was clinging to life last night as six crashes in 20 hours left one person dead and 15 needing hospital treatment.17 Oct 03:00 PM
Banking and financeING Medical investors demand answersInvestors in a $286.2 million listed medical property business demanded information yesterday about a takeover by ANZ.13 Oct 03:00 PM
New ZealandThird of swine flu patients in ICUs otherwise healthy - studyAbout one-third of swine flu patients admitted to NZ and Australian intensive care units had no underlying health problems, a study has found.08 Oct 09:07 PM
New ZealandWaitakere Hospital refuses patientsPatients needing urgent medical care are being turned away from Waitakere Hospital as the hospital struggles with staff shortages.26 Sep 04:00 PM