Latest from Ministry of Health

Rest home food shock

Aged care experts want a nationwide review of rest home meals after revelations large numbers of elderly people are malnourished.

Clients feel pain of ACC cuts

Physiotherapy claims paid for by ACC have slumped by nearly a quarter, reflecting the social insurer's sharp cut backs in health treatment - at a time when New Zealand's rate of injuries is continuing to climb.

Tough law to end displays of tobacco

Tobacco products are to be hidden and anti-smoking officers will get powers to instantly fine shops under new Govt measures.

Minister pushes health chief out

Alcoholic novelties at risk of ban

Crackdown on tobacco displays edges nearer

DHB to apologise to mum sent bill after baby dies

The Auckland District Health Board will apologise to a mother whose unborn baby did not survive a publicly funded procedure at Auckland Hospital and was sent a $2200 bill for the treatment.

Fraudulent GP avoids jail term

<i>Editorial:</i> Take care who gets obesity surgery help

DHBs: Patients hurt by 'dirty' industrial tactics

District health boards have asked the Government to "review" the right of health workers to strike, saying patients are being harmed.

Cancer patients to get faster treatment

Health Ministry warns of looming shortage

Crisis time in blood cancer battle, says support body

Jump in C-section births worries hospitals

One in every four women giving birth in NZ will undergo caesarean section surgery, with nearly 15pc booking the operation before going into labour.

Scanning takes a big step forward

Tattoo ink potentially dangerous - ERMA

49 NZers died of swine flu last year

Report: Profit-driven aged-care needs revolution