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
New ZealandFormer Waikato DHB boss spent $350 on taxis in a monthFormer Waikato DHB boss spent $350 on taxi fares in last month on the job23 Jul 04:50 AM
New Zealand$10.5m pilot to aid young with mental health issues"Suicide was preventable, not inevitable," associate health minister tells.22 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandDefence Force is testing Skyhawk crash siteFirefighting foam used in 1996 crash may have contaminated Bulls' water.18 Jul 11:00 PM
New ZealandNew Zealand hospital staff abused daily: 'It's time to talk'"In the ED environment, maybe we're going to have to have policemen on site."15 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Missing when needed mostCOMMENT: Where was the Health Minister this week?15 Jul 04:00 AM
New ZealandHow a common antibiotic could be hurting youFamily of Kiwi surfing legend want antibiotic they say crippled and killed him banned.13 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Security risk': Killers could walk out of high-risk facilitiesSystem failures could result in patients walking out of high-risk facilities.11 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandCalls to regulate sugary drink ads on FacebookReducing obesity and tooth decay made difficult with adverts on social media.10 Jul 01:25 AM
New ZealandMeth plague at record levels, P-related arrests nearly doublingMeth is spreading across NZ at record rates.08 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand100,000 extra vaccine doses compared to last yearOver 1.29 million doses of influenza vaccine have been distributed so far this winter.05 Jul 11:24 PM
New ZealandHealth bungle: Patients wrongly left off waiting listsThe error was only picked up when a patient asked about their case.05 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMum with postnatal depression waits 7 months for treatment"I can remember it so vividly. I was begging the doctor not to let me die..."05 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland DHB uses Thompson and Clark to catch thieving employeeFurther use of Thompson and Clark by the Ministry of Health uncovered.04 Jul 06:21 AM
New ZealandLight drinkers have lower risk of getting cancer than non-drinkersA few drinks a week could be better for you than not drinking at all, new study suggests.01 Jul 07:54 AM
New Zealand'Disgusting' policy reviewed while family sufferWife desperate to give dying hubby quality of life but restricted by family carers policy.28 Jun 05:58 AM
New ZealandAUT and start-up want to make local, cheaper weedAUT has signed a deal with a medical cannabis start-up ahead of a law change.28 Jun 03:30 AM
New ZealandDHB spending 'excessive, unauthorised', MP claimsState Services Commissioner says will "urgently" look into MP's claims.27 Jun 07:06 AM
