New ZealandDoctor shortage reaches 'crisis' levelA spiralling shortage of doctors has sparked a warning of future "severe safety issues" in New Zealand hospitals, with predictions that patients could suffer from increasing medical mistakes and treatment delays without urgent action.16 Feb 04:42 AM
New ZealandBike to the office and enjoy a free feedBribed with a free breakfast, many people will be leaving their cars in the garage and choosing to cycle to work today for National Go By Bike Day.15 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandCall for cigarette display ban this yearVisible cigarette advertising displays will go within nine months following tobacco law changes, if public health officials get their way.09 Feb 12:40 AM
New Zealand'Unsafe' newborn practice still being pushedParents of newborn babies are receiving conflicting messages about sleeping with their newborn babies.31 Jan 12:58 AM
New ZealandBreastfeeding study and baby food firms link revealedScientists who cast doubt on the safety of exclusively breastfeeding babies until six months allegedly have links to baby food companies.17 Jan 04:30 PM
KahuParental lessons may miss most in needThousands of New Zealand parents are going back to school to learn how to be better parents - but experts still do not know if the multiple programmes are reaching the parents who most need them.16 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandACC $1m tourism bill a benefit to NZOverseas tourists claimed $1 million from the ACC in the last financial year, but the payouts benefited New Zealanders, the organisation says.16 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandStudy questions breastfeeding policyResearchers have cast doubt on the safety of the exclusive breastfeeding of babies until they are six months old.16 Jan 04:30 PM
KahuHealthcare pilot offers training for parentsDoctors and nurses are being recruited to run parenting programmes in a bid to intervene before unruly children turn into delinquent teenagers.16 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandOrgan donation a waiting gameMichelle Manu has been on the emergency list for a donated kidney for three years. 15 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandSmoking to die out in NZ by 2058Smoking could 'virtually disappear' in NZ and many other developed countries within half a century, according to research.10 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandDHBs want access to migrant detailsHealth chiefs are demanding faster action on improved access to state immigration records, so they can tell if patients are entitled to care.09 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandEmergency clinics in gun over surchargesAn Auckland mother is outraged that her daughter was 'ripped off' by an accident and medical clinic.04 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandShortage of specialists hits cancer patientsThe Cancer Society is concerned for the safety of patients who are being denied chemotherapy because of a shortage of doctors. 03 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandSoftware bug blamed for health ID glitchNZ's troubled computer system for identifying patients is unable to show if they are eligible for state funding.02 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandAppeal on caregiver ruling disappoints commissionerThe Chief Human Rights Commissioner is 'deeply disappointed' the Crown is to appeal a High Court ruling on caregivers' rights.22 Dec 10:20 PM
New Zealand'Xmas Scrooges' fight caregiver-pay rulingThe Ministry of Health is to appeal a court ruling that parents caring for disabled adult children are eligible for financial support.22 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandWikiLeaks: Drug firms tried to ditch ClarkDrug companies tried to get rid of Helen Clark when she was health minister, leaked US Embassy cables claim.18 Dec 04:30 PM
