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My topical steroid withdrawal journey
Years of using topical steroids have resulted in a painful withdrawal journey. Video | Brodie Stone
GPs warn of primary care collapse in New Zealand
A group representing GPs has issued a bleak assessment of the state of primary care in New Zealand. Video | Corey Fleming | Ben Dickens
Melinda French Gates resigns as co-chair of Gates Foundation
Financial Times: Decision to leave comes three years after divorce from Bill Gates.
Opinion: Vulnerable, disabled, marginalised targeted - Debbie Ngarewa-Packer
OPINION: True leaders stand up for the rights and dignity of all individuals.
Roles in tobacco regulation could be slashed following Smokefree u-turn
Five jobs are proposed to go from the Ministry of Health's tobacco regulatory team.
Young dad with terminal brain cancer dies a week after wedding
The 32-year-old was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer following a workplace incident.
Public service cuts: Ministry staff called into meetings to learn job fate
Ministry spokesperson Geoff Short said it was a 'difficult time' for staff.
No patient-facing positions will be affected by these changes - Health NZ
More than 500 staff, including Māori, will be made redundant under healthcare reforms.
'No child should get sick or die of measles' - World Health Organization
A priority on Covid-19 vaccinations has led to other routine vaccinations being forgotten.
Ministry of Health staff told job losses likely as department tries to slash costs
The ministry has paused recruitment and is looking to defer spending where possible.
Young dad diagnosed with terminal brain cancer after workplace hit to head
At 32 years old, Rikki Tako is receving daily hospice care.
Blood, Sweat and Tears: Psychobitch
When Kirsty McAlpine experienced menopause it almost destroyed her family. Video / Mike Scott
Youth clinician who took his own life increasingly distressed at work
WorkSafe found a 'very poor workplace culture' at the DHB after a clinician's suicide.
Shane Reti announces security staff funding increase for hospitals
Health Minister Dr Shane Reti announces a $5.7 million boost to employ additional security staff in 32 hospitals across New Zealand. Video / Michael Craig
Why New Zealand's crackdown on vaping needs to go further
OPINION: By next week, disposable vapes need to have nicotine limits and safety features.
Ian McCrae: How Te Whatu Ora strangled the health tech Golden Goose
Despite the flood of spending the agency appears to be angling for even more money.
'Stock up while you still can': Retailers offload vapes ahead of bans
By next week, disposable vapes need to have maximum nicotine limits and safety features.
New Zealanders trapped in Israel, nurses' pay rise frustration and sinkhole repairs | Focus Morning Bulletin 11 October, 2023
New Zealand church group stranded in Isreal, nurses' pay rise frustration continues and sinkhole repairs continue in Auckland. Video / NZ Herald
Kea Kids: We all know vaping is bad for your health, but why? We find out.
What kinds of chemicals go into vape juice, and what can they do to your body? A Kea Kids News animation explores the science, and reporter Mason takes us to Wellington, where kids and adults have teamed up to crack down. Video / Kea Kids
Nurses won historic pay rise, but some still waiting for up to $23k to show up
Payroll difficulties mean some nurses won't be paid before Christmas - or even later.
Woman with dementia sent home from hospital despite warnings
Alzheimer's patient couldn't tell staff what day it was, but they sent her home - twice.
Hamilton Lake warning lifted but mind the scum
Health warning placed on Hamilton Lake lifted, but still in place for other lakes.
Pasifika mothers, daughters, wives urged to get tested to help save lives
Around 180 people get cervical cancer in New Zealand and die from the disease each year.
Focus: Doctors on strike
Thousands of doctors and dentists on strike across the country today, over what they call our sick healthcare system. Video / NZ Herald
Simon Wilson: Nonsense with numbers - the Luxon approach to politics
OPINION: Christopher Luxon talks a big numbers game but the reality is very different.
Commonsense approach still vital in Northland despite lifting of Covid protections
Community leaders in Northland are generally happy with the lifting of Covid protections.
New study on why Pacific patients are high users of EDs
Study debunks belief that Pacific people don't use primary healthcare before visiting ED.