Latest from Ministry of Health

Gen anxiety: Millennials plead for help

One in five 26-year-olds sought mental health treatment in the past year.

Parents of boy with cystic fibrosis call for paid care assistance

Cystic Fibrosis is a debilitating condition but parents are not paid to care for children.

Code Red 'crisis': Record numbers of patients seek aid at Auckland Hospital

The hospital experienced its busiest ever day as sick patients flooded in.

High-tech air ambulances rolled out

$15 million Airbus H145 choppers start service tomorrow in Christchurch and Dunedin.

Tragic death: Patient died searching for Taylor Swift

The man's grieving mother does not blame unit staff for her son's death.

The immunisation fallout: NZ set to lose measles 'all-clear' status

Kiwi kids at "growing risk" of dying from measles if the Government does not act soon.

Breastfeeding tragedy: Baby dies with six times legal blood alcohol limit

Her mother chose to drink a large quantity of alcohol and chose to breastfeed her.

Health check: What's causing the rise of anxiety in Kiwi kids?

Kiwi kids are getting more anxious, while those with autism face long wait for diagnosis.

Family says proposed cancer drugs funding would be 'life-changing'

Pending public feedback, the changes would be implemented from December 1.

'Rambling, confused, nonsensical' leadership: David Clark slammed by union boss

Clark responded saying the Government is serious about strengthening NZ health workforce.

A month later ... where's the cancer plan, minister?

Public pressure is growing for the Government to commit to its pre-election promise.

So regular we are used to it': 2000 hospital workers attacked on the job a year

"Sometimes, physical abuse is so regular most of us are used to it."

Middlemore X-rays delayed: union

Dismayed local community leaders are now calling for an urgent review of health funding.

Health cost from dust in Northland $3m a year

Dust from unsealed roads is killing one Northlander every two years.

Doctor struck off for chlorine cancer 'cure' used by 'Cocksy', Colin Meads

PureCure made more than $300,000 selling chlorine water to cancer patients.

'Action better than more talk' on mental health plans

Some in the sector say a bit of action first would go a long way.

Tobacco sold to underage customers in Whangārei

Medical Officer: "Retailers are contributing to nicotine addiction by selling to children"

Fatal overdose: The case health officials don't want you to know about

An intellectually disabled person was given an overdose by staff and died in care.