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
New ZealandLegal party pill behind brain scare say doctorsA 21-year-old has suffered a brain haemorrhage after taking two tablets of a legal party pill.16 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandHigh heavy metal levels in toys, lipsticksChildren's toys and lipsticks are at the centre of an investigation which has found a toy that contains lead 314 times over the allowable limit.15 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandSchool fruit programme gets reprieveResearch shows the Fruit in Schools scheme is helping kids stay focused and better behaved in the classroom.11 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandPay the price for pearly whitesBuyer beware: That's the expert advice for beachgoers wanting a quick fix to brighten their pearly whites for summer.11 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandAlways check sore throat, mum warnsAfter two of her children developed rheumatic fever, Te Aroha Teriaki is warning parents to always err on the side of caution.03 Dec 04:30 PM
KahuMP's husband admits money sagaThe husband of Maori Party MP Rahui Katene says he resigned as the head of the Mental Health Commission in 2008 after using commission money for personal spending.01 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandHealth groups slammed over locking up of alcoholicA watchdog has slammed three organisations over the locking up of a alcoholic, 43, in a resthome for more than a year without proper legal authority.29 Nov 04:30 PM
