New ZealandAll kids to be screened for dyslexia, giftedness and other learning needslearning support21 Sep 01:15 AM
New ZealandHigh potency: 22 synthetic-drug ambulance callouts in a week"The reality is this is going to be an ongoing problem - we haven't solved anything."20 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandConsent concern: Students doctors perform sensitive examinations"Not getting consent was technically an assault," expert tells20 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionComment: Aged care sector needs ministerial responsibilityCOMMENT: Time to establish a Minister for Aged Care, argues Simon Wallace.20 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandHealth Minister wants nurses working on policiesHealth Minister David Clark invited NZNO members to send him their CVs.19 Sep 07:53 PM
New ZealandMongrel Mob raids: Stolen cars, arrests and 26 firearmsPolice target those alleged to have taken over the drug trade in town after major raids.19 Sep 07:11 AM
New ZealandRose Murfitt: The face of cochlea implantsRotorua's Rose Murfitt is thriving after a battle for publicly funded hearing implants.18 Sep 08:00 PM
New ZealandDisability law labelled 'shame on society' could be repealedFamily carers of the disabled fighting to overturn "discriminatory" law.18 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandNon-resident mums pay millions to give birthThe cost of non-resident births in New Zealand is more than $3.17 million over five years.16 Sep 03:59 AM
New ZealandLegionnaires found in luxury high-rise spa after probe into dying residentThe elderly resident also had other underlying health conditions.12 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi farmer drank contaminated water for 40 years. How much toxin is in his blood?Ohakea residents have blood tested for toxic substance from firefighting foam.08 Sep 08:00 PM
New ZealandNurse strangled at hospital; staff issued with camera vestsNurses strangled, punched in the face: "it's a really serious issue".06 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandCall for national health food policy in schoolsSymposium about diet-related disease starts in Wellington tomorrow.03 Sep 03:41 AM
KahuSergeant-major first killed by 'fluResearchers identify first Kiwi to die of suspected influenza in 1918 pandemic.27 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland DHB apologises for deadly 'unfortunate experiment'The ADHB has acknowledged for the first time the experiment resulted in early death.26 Aug 06:17 AM
New ZealandTrapped: Confined in home by broken wheelchair lift'Mostly you want to give up - but you can't because that's not achieving anything.'25 Aug 04:30 AM
New ZealandEmergency departments struggling, most failing to meet targetsMany DHBs are nowhere near the 95% target for getting patients through ED in six hours.24 Aug 02:51 AM
New ZealandConcerns over 'relaxed response' to swine fluSeven people have contracted swine flu at hospital's acute adult mental health unit.23 Aug 12:09 AM
New ZealandCash injection: $305m upgrade for Auckland hospitalsPM Jacinda Ardern said it was "no secret" that hospitals had been underfunded for years.22 Aug 10:30 PM
New Zealand'All clear' brochure may have falsely reassured ill patientsPatients with bowel cancer may have been falsely reassured by "All Clear" brochure.21 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandBowel test misses too many cancers, warns expertThe bowel screening programme is likely to miss about a third of cancers, says an expert21 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandTeen battling anorexia: 'I felt like I had no control'Doco being released at end of the month aims to put eating disorders in spotlight.18 Aug 09:13 AM
PoliticsSir Mason Durie on Dame Tariana Turia's place in MaoridomDame Tariana Turia is a wahine toa15 Aug 04:00 AM
New ZealandSally Webb named as Waikato DHB's new chairNew board appointments at Waikato and Counties Manukau DHBs.14 Aug 04:34 AM
New ZealandBowel cancer screening review releasedResults of a review of the bowel cancer screening programme have been released.07 Aug 09:03 PM
New ZealandPM: Nurses deal 'historic' but more to doHealth Minister David Clark says safe staffing accord the clincher.07 Aug 01:22 AM
New ZealandAt last: Ashley Peacock to be released from cell-like room"It's Ashley's last chance to get any sort of life."05 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandExclusive: Inquiry asks to see damning report into care of mental health patientRecommendations made over the poor care of a mental health patient sought by inquiry team.27 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsHospitals ordered to honour nursing dealNew scheme to oversee safe-staffing levels in public hospitals27 Jul 04:17 AM
New ZealandSyphilis outbreak: DHB warned of 'out of control' ratesAuckland DHB has been criticised for changes to sexual health services.25 Jul 10:33 PM
New ZealandGovt parties ambushed on cannabis billLabour MP says move is a "subversion of process".25 Jul 07:05 AM
New ZealandNats draw up own bill on medicinal cannabisSimon Bridges: "We must have the right regulatory and legislative controls in place."25 Jul 01:04 AM
New ZealandPay equity for mental health and addiction workersAround 5000 workers set to benefit from extension to pay equity settlement24 Jul 08:35 PM
New ZealandHughes clears former DHB boss of any conflictHughes takes a swipe at National MP who raised concerns about former DHB boss23 Jul 11:05 PM
