Latest from Ministry of Health

Bullied health worker says Worksafe findings were like 'having a knife twisted'

"Very poor workplace culture": 11 people reported inappropriate behaviour by the manager.

Health warning issued as fire burns in Kaipara

Residents woke to ash and soot on their cars.

Govt mulls expanding inquiry into Covid-19 response

Public consultation will begin this month on expanding the inquiry's scope.

Associate Health Minister likely confused over conflicting tobacco tax comments - PM

A leaked document indicated the NZ First MP had asked for advice on an excise tax freeze.

'Your confidence takes a hammering': Nurse speaks out about verbal abuse from patients

It comes as assaults on staff at Bay of Plenty hospitals have been rising.

'Your confidence takes a hammering': Nurse speaks out about verbal abuse from patients

She is calling for the "long-term" increase of extra security guards at hospitals.

Cot death: Baby may have been saved if Oranga Tamariki had helped with bedding, says coroner

Silongo Mafi, 3 months old, died while sharing a bed with his mother.

'Minister for the tobacco industry': Advocates slam proposed tax freeze

Former Health Minister Ayesha Verrall said Costello needed to clear the air.

Northland general practices beyond crisis point, doctors say

More patients will struggle to get a doctor's appointment if the situation continues.

Exclusive: Memo reveals crisis facing hospital ICU

The Herald has obtained a memo indicating the tertiary status of the ICU was at stake.

Huge Middlemore ED demand: Plea for patients with ‘threats to life or limb’ only

The plea comes as new data shows large numbers are going to EDs and facing longer delays.

Why Seymour, Peters are right about scrapping Royal Commission into Covid

OPINION: The terms of reference presuppose the public health response was justified.

Social media threat to release patient vaccine information after data breach

Barry Young has appeared in court charged dishonestly accessing a computer.

Health Minister Shane Reti brings in observer at Health NZ because of ‘significant challenges’ with health reforms

Former healthcare executive Ken Whelan has been brought to oversee the sector.

Smoking rates drop to all-time low, vaping rises ahead of smokefree repeal

Ten per cent of Kiwi adults vape daily, with rates highest among young people.

Ian McCrae: How Te Whatu Ora strangled the health tech Golden Goose

Despite the flood of spending the agency appears to be angling for even more money.