PoliticsGumboot Friday secures Govt funding to 2026 for mental health supportFunding for 2025/26 will provide 40,000 counselling sessions.24 Jul 12:06 AM
PoliticsHealth Ministry admits ‘limited evidence’ used to create now scrapped vaping regulationsThe regulations, introduced by the previous Labour Govt, were challenged in court.23 Jul 11:17 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisKate MacNamaraHow Govt sliced $200m off the cost of new Waikato medical schoolANALYSIS: The medical school was originally mooted to cost $380m but will now cost $232m.22 Jul 10:41 PM
New ZealandMinistry warns of vaping product over chemical linked to 'popcorn lung'The product had four times the allowable limit of the compound diacetyl.22 Jul 08:25 AM
KahuMillie Elder-Holmes pays $5000 fine for online gambling promotionPātea, a Māori-led platform, launched to tackle gambling harm in communities.20 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisIsaac DavisonDemand for assisted dying on the rise – should we be worried?The number of assisted deaths rose by 37% in the last year.20 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMeasles spreads beyond Wairarapa, 6 locations of interest in Feilding The outbreak remains connected to an initial three cases.17 Jul 07:43 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: I managed four MIQ hotels during Covid, it was a shamblesMIQ operations faced leadership and communication challenges, causing confusion.16 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLabour calls for free tests as Government struggles with cervical cancer eliminationHealth officials say there is no funding for free HPV self-tests for most people.16 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: NZ’s new AI strategy is big on 'economic opportunity' but short on managing ethical and social riskOPINION: The National AI Strategy aims to invite AI use with a 'light touch' approach.14 Jul 06:00 PM
CrimePatient who tried to strangle nurse was arrested for violent frenzy at Mormon templeJacob Mataia's been sentenced for attacks at Mormon temple and Middlemore Hospital.13 Jul 04:48 AM
PremiumPremiumAuckland'Negligent': First mother-baby HIV cases diagnosed in NZ in 20 years Routine screening had effectively eliminated perinatal HIV cases – until now. 12 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTechnology‘Huge upheaval’: Big Govt department's tech team to be cutThe Ministry of Social Development says most of those affected will be redeployed.11 Jul 04:00 AM
New ZealandFather's claim: Son's second killing could have been preventedThe man was subject to a compulsory treatment order at the time.06 Jul 09:50 PM
New Zealand'Really struggling': Power rationing becomes norm for some pensionersElectricity costs have risen almost 9% since June last year.02 Jul 08:29 AM
WorldExplosion at Indian factory kills at least 36, dozens missingThe blast flattened a four-storey building, throwing workers dozens of metres.02 Jul 03:58 AM
New ZealandElective surgery boost: 21,000 more operations as Govt pays private hospitals moreHealth Minister Simeon Brown says using private providers will cut waiting lists.01 Jul 07:59 PM
New ZealandNew virtual health service launches with fees up to $99 per visitPatients under 14 or Community Services Card holders are eligible for subsidies. 30 Jun 05:00 PM
AucklandToddler speared through mouth with metal straw after falling off bike The 16cm straw was removed by doctors six hours after the accident. 30 Jun 03:47 AM
New ZealandHealth Ministry manager 'way too friendly' with alcohol lobbyAlcohol lobbyists gave input on FASD plans, with some submissions fully redacted.29 Jun 08:24 PM
World'It must be clear': Debate grows over France's new public smoking banViolators could face fines ranging from €135 to €700 for breaking the ban.29 Jun 03:17 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMelatonin is going to be everywhere. Why aren’t sleep specialists happy about it? The chances of building up a reliance on melatonin or sleeping pills were high. 28 Jun 10:00 PM
KahuElder-Holmes on deadline: $5000 fine due for promoting online gamblingNine more influencers have also received warning notices and 27 are on a watchlist.28 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandExplainer: Melatonin, ADHD meds and magic mushrooms - what are the changes?Melatonin will soon be available over the counter in New Zealand pharmacies.26 Jun 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisIsaac DavisonEnding healthcare’s postcode lottery remains a distant dream - Isaac DavisonA new report shows why patients are waiting longer for hip, knee and joint surgeries. 26 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandGPs able to diagnose and medically treat ADHD from 2026Treatment has been limited to psychiatrists and paediatricians until now.24 Jun 06:12 AM
New ZealandGPs to get $175m more fundingThe increase is part of a 13.89% boost for primary care.23 Jun 07:36 PM
PremiumPremiumHealthcareACC scrutinised over slow payouts after landmark court rulingAdvocates say sexual abuse victims could be missing out.22 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBruce CotterillBruce Cotterill: Is it time to reassess our independence?OPINION: The big challenges for the country are not going away.20 Jun 11:00 PM
New ZealandMelatonin to be sold over counter at NZ pharmacies, 'magic mushroom' rules relaxedThe Government has also approved the use of psilosybin, known as magic mushrooms.18 Jun 02:12 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAn end to doctor fee hikes? What GPs say as funding wrangle endsGeneral practice representatives are in the final stages of negotiations with Health NZ. 17 Jun 11:05 PM
New ZealandHealth NZ directed to offer 10-year contracts for elective surgeriesAlmost 10,000 surgeries were outsourced, nearing the June target of 10,579.16 Jun 07:49 PM
New ZealandWhy disposable vapes will vanish from stores this weekRetailers can’t display vape products in stores or online.16 Jun 01:38 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessRising scrutiny: Economists take key roles in next phase of Covid InquiryEconomists who found NZ overpaid for Covid health measures hired by Royal Commission.15 Jun 09:00 PM
