Latest from Ministry of Health

'I’m on my way out': Suffering patients say right-to-die law still doesn't help them

The family of a woman who was declined for assisted dying say the law is 'ridiculous'.

Public sector cuts: $58m so far in redundancy payouts at Govt agencies

Nicola Willis says the cost is small compared to the $6b they're expecting to save.

Health NZ backtracks on early free access to 'miracle' cancer drug

Early access to the drug could make a significant difference in some patients' survival.

Health NZ blocks early free access to 'miracle' cancer drug

Early access to the drug could make a significant difference in some patients' survival.

Shane Reti: 'Precarious position' - why sacking Health NZ board had to happen

OPINION: I am taking these steps to secure a better future for health in NZ.

'Having to wait too long': New commissioner tackles health waiting times

The health minister is blaming the Labour government for a $130m monthly overspend.

'The cock-up that is our health system': Former Health NZ chair points finger at ministry

A commissioner has been appointed to replace the health authority's board.

Health NZ criticised after misread smears allowed cancer to spread

Pippa van Paauwe’s smear tests were incorrectly assessed as normal, two consecutive times.

'A void in our house': Father of four dies before Pharmac funding breakthrough

Clark's family collected aluminium cans to sell as scrap for his medicine.

Auckland Hospital's elsewhere invitation to pregnant women: ‘Disturbing’ or ‘long-overdue’?

'I think it is really inappropriate … I find the letter disturbing,' says expert.

A royal compromise: Why Covid inquiry chair is leaving

Government reveals an inelegant solution to an untenable Covid inquiry problem.

Thomas Coughlan: Think the Budget is over? $85 billion says you’re wrong

OPINION: Details of the biggest health spend-up in NZ's history are imminent.

Auckland Hospital tells women to expect to be discharged 3-4 hours after giving birth

A maternity advocate says the letter sent to expectant mums is 'manipulative'.

Herald podcast host wins media award for weight loss surgery investigation

Chewing the Facts explored the myths around obesity, fatness and weight loss.

Pharmac Minister won't guarantee National’s 13 cancer drugs will be funded

David Seymour's comments put him at odds with the Health Minister.

Health watchdog taking years to investigate complaints - amid ‘significant pressure’

Covid backlog, ancient IT system part of problem, but upgrade request for latter rejected.