New ZealandHealth NZ blocks early free access to 'miracle' cancer drugEarly access to the drug could make a significant difference in some patients' survival.04 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Seymour makes the most of his big week as Acting PMHis stint coincided with data drops on benefit numbers and inflation.19 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandPharmac director quits over Government’s Treaty directivePharmac Minister's office says Dr Anthony Jordan has resigned from board.19 Jul 01:59 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsAudrey Young: Trump shooting and Treaty fights – the political heat is onOPINION: As Donald Trump's lead extends, NZ has some big foreign policy calls to make.18 Jul 05:15 PM
PoliticsTe Pāti Māori calls for David Seymour to resign as Associate Health MinisterComments come after release of Seymour's letter of expectation to Pharmac.17 Jul 04:47 AM
New ZealandPharmac called out and speed camera signage | Focus Morning Bulletin July 17, 2024In today’s headlines with Chereè Kinnear, David Seymour outlines expectations for Pharmac, new speed-camera signage and Tenacious D world tour gets halted.Watch16 Jul 07:50 PM
PoliticsMinister tells Pharmac to ditch Treaty of Waitangi considerationPatient advocacy groups are welcoming calls for them to be more involved.16 Jul 06:32 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: National Party's board appointments of the two Bs is a wise choiceOPINION: Paula Bennett and Simon Bridges are a perfect fit.08 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandGrandmother battling cancer told the one drug keeping her alive will no longer be fundedKiri Carter was given six months, years later she's found out she now has brain cancer.08 Jul 12:09 AM
New ZealandCardiac 'crisis' in hospitals, plea for Pharmac to cover heart failure drugsHeart drugs that add more than eight years of additional life aren't funded.07 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'A void in our house': Father of four dies before Pharmac funding breakthroughClark's family collected aluminium cans to sell as scrap for his medicine.28 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandMonths of pain for former hairdresser leads to colorectal cancer diagnosisA few years after losing her son to suicide, she noticed fatigue. Then came the diagnosis.27 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandGovernment cancer drugs promise could cost New ZealandThe Government has fulfilled its pre-election promise to fund new cancer drugs.25 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve Maharey: Failure to prepare – this Govt can blame itself for the hole it's inOPINION: To be blunt, it is becoming obvious that the Government did not prepare.25 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandMixed reaction from patients to cancer drugs promiseSpecific treatments for bowel, liver, kidney, lung and bladder cancer have been named.24 Jun 11:35 PM
New Zealand'Miracle treatment': Breast cancer patient hopes new drug available soonThe Auckland woman was first diagnosed during a 2020 Covid-19 lockdown.24 Jun 07:37 AM
PoliticsWatch: 'Delivering on our promise' - Govt funds new cancer treatments and drugsLuxon said "this is a great day for many New Zealanders".24 Jun 04:50 AM
New ZealandPharmac poised for big funding boost, more potential life-changing drugsNicola Willis spoke to Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking this morning.20 Jun 11:21 PM
PoliticsPharmac Minister won't guarantee National’s 13 cancer drugs will be fundedDavid Seymour's comments put him at odds with the Health Minister.19 Jun 04:47 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWomen forced to shop around for hormone patches, some missing out altogetherOne pharmacy had a waiting list of 80 patients, who were only able to get a week's supply.17 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Cancer patients don't have time to wait; why I marched down Queen StOPINION: 'The Government would be wise to stop prioritising potholes.'11 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Environmental protests won't pay the billsOPINION: 'If we mine the land, it will heal, just as it has in the past.'10 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve Maharey: Why the Government made its own problem with PharmacOPINION: The Pharmac model has done irreparable damage.09 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Private clinics and cancer patient fees; boy racers can buy their own landOPINION: 'At the end of the day it all comes down to maximising profits.'09 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It's insane': Patient advocate criticises tax cuts as people fundraise for surgeries, cancer treatmentsBudget 2024 did not deliver the much-promised funding for 13 new cancer drugs.09 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Outrageous’ difference in fees charged to cancer patients by private clinicsSome patients regularly travel long distances to access cheaper private care.07 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: PM's integrity on line over cancer drugs U-turnOPINION: 'Cancer patients need action now, not lame excuses.'04 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsNicola Willis defends public sector, housing cuts as broken promise dogs GovtThe Finance Minister is defending the Government's approach to the cancer drugs issue.04 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandCancer patients dubious Govt will deliver on promise to fund new drugsThe promise of 'soon' is 'not good enough for people who are dying', a patient says.04 Jun 06:20 AM
PoliticsWatch: Nicola Willis defends cancer drug u-turn, says Govt will honour promiseThe Finance Minister is defending the Government's approach to the cancer drugs issue.04 Jun 02:19 AM
OpinionOpinion: Open letter from 16 NZ cancer charities to Luxon, Willis, and SeymourOPINION: Cancer patients and advocates sat in disbelief when the Budget was announced.03 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Cancer patients promised access to medicines shouldn't have to waitOPINION: Patients – and families, friends and carers – are unlikely to forget the slight.02 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Jack Tame v Nicola Willis in heated post-Budget debate on Q+AWillis was probed over why the Nats didn't campaign on how many families were worse off.02 Jun 01:10 AM
New ZealandPM speaks ahead of Niue and Fiji trip; backs Govt cancer drugs commitmentThe trip will be Christopher Luxon’s first visit to the region as Prime Minister.01 Jun 11:56 PM
