Latest from Ministry of Health

Call for faulty hip inquiry

A victim of a faulty hip replacement is not confident an inquiry will be launched into the implants, despite more Kiwis finding out their replacements could be faulty.

Rest home dehydration and weight loss

Residents of an understaffed rest home near Christchurch suffered from dehydration and weight loss, according to an official audit.

'Evidence of neglect' at rest home

A health authority has taken charge of an Auckland rest home after planning and management failings amounting to "evidence of neglect".

Govt urged enforce sun-smart schools

The Govt is being urged to do more to ensure children are sun-safe at school after a study found just half of primary schools were working towards providing adequate shade.

Ambulance services cut

Ambulances will no longer be sent to minor 111 calls as part of sweeping changes to help stem St John's $15 million-a-year loss.

Try ACC compo for lost breasts

Dr Paul Hutchison: We can arrest obesity at birth

Study: Plain packages reduce appeal of smoking

MPs' liquor vote backs the teens

Pharmacies sign on to funding scheme despite concerns

New party pill law: Prove safe, or don't sell

Party pill safety move due today

Four more synthetic cannabinoids banned

Tobacco companies foot the bill on last-minute display changes

Loss of unborn babies a hidden national tragedy

Men over 50 nation's biggest drinkers

Amputee waits 11 months for shower at home

Hutt mental health service could be improved - report