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DHBs want access to migrant details
Health chiefs are demanding faster action on improved access to state immigration records, so they can tell if patients are entitled to care.
Emergency clinics in gun over surcharges
An Auckland mother is outraged that her daughter was 'ripped off' by an accident and medical clinic.
Hospitals hit with rush of patients
A range of causes have been blamed for hospital emergency departments being swamped by a holiday rush.
Software bug blamed for health ID glitch
NZ's troubled computer system for identifying patients is unable to show if they are eligible for state funding.
Growing anxiety over ban on herbal remedies
Hundreds of herbal medicinal products will be banned from sale in Britain next year.
Injured bus driver's wife grateful to quick-thinking helpers
The wife of Ross McSheffrey, who was pinned under his own bus yesterday, has paid tribute to his rescuers.
Medical letters found in the rubbish
Residents of the Claudelands area of Hamilton East are being urged to contact Waikato Hospital if they find any medical referral letters in their rubbish.
Appeal on caregiver ruling disappoints commissioner
The Chief Human Rights Commissioner is 'deeply disappointed' the Crown is to appeal a High Court ruling on caregivers' rights.
Toxic toy leaves toddler in agony
A toddler spent a night writhing in agony after playing with a toy containing toxic levels of lead. The toy gun was one of eight toys the Commerce Commission last week warned were unsafe.
'Xmas Scrooges' fight caregiver-pay ruling
The Ministry of Health is to appeal a court ruling that parents caring for disabled adult children are eligible for financial support.
24 babies born in 24 hours - but staff cope
Waitakere Hospital staff delivered a record 24 babies in 24 hours on Thursday.
Highly toxic lead levels in toys
Highly toxic levels of lead have been found in children's toys sold at bargain stores.