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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

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.

Biggest ever emissions reduction project, Covid booster uptake slows & legal challenge to block nurse strike | Focus Morning Bulletin: 22 May, 2023

The government unveils biggest ever emissions reduction project, Covid booster uptake slows and why legal action could stop nurses from striking in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Watch: From 257kg to 100kg in 100 weeks - TikTok star's biggest challenge yet

Sāmoan TikTok star 'Uce Gang' has set a challenge that could see him lose 157kg in 100 weeks. Video / Whakaata Māori

Another atmospheric river, PM Hipkins 'blindsided' & why a school is saying 'stay away' | Focus Morning Bulletin 4 May, 2023

Atmospheric river threatens more slips and flooding, Chris Hipkins left in the dark over Labour minister’s shock defection and the future of MasterChef decided after judge’s sudden death in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Anzac Day 2023, concerns around Assisted Dying practitioner info & warning of $2k Census fines | Focus Morning Bulletin: 25 April, 2023

Thousands across Aotearoa turn out to Anzac Day commemorations, concerns around Assisted Dying practitioner info being publically released and Stats NZ remind Kiwis of $2k Census fines in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Cancer treatment crisis, green light for more migrants & history at the Cabinet table | Focus Morning Bulletin 12 April, 2023

Cancer treatment backlog breaching patients' rights, green light for more migrants to get residency and history made at the Cabinet table in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Watch: Mike Hosking speaks with PM Chris Hipkins on lobbyists, health reforms

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins told Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking that swipe card access for lobbyists did not necessarily mean they get meeting with anyone in the parliament. Video / Newstalk ZB

The Conversation: Sex and lies are used to sell vapes online.

Slick, false or misleading marketing claims are being used to sell vapes online.

Second meningococcal case reported in Christchurch as teen hospitalised

This is the fourth case of meningococcal disease in Canterbury this year.