New ZealandUnited Future outlines 2011 policiesUnited Future are calling for the outright ban of 1080 in the fight against possums and for the introduction of universal health insurance.14 Nov 09:37 PM
New ZealandSouth Island neurosurgery reforms announcedA panel of experts has recommended retaining neurosurgery services at both Dunedin and Christchurch hospitals - a verdict met by cheering crowds.10 Nov 01:44 AM
New ZealandX-rays and scans on hold in strikePublic hospital patients face disruption to services again this week as radiographers at 19 district health boards stage a full strike for 48 hours.07 Nov 04:30 PM
World57-year-old mother of twins breaks Australian recordA 57-year-old woman is believed to have become Australia's oldest mother after giving birth to twins last week.07 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandProposed ACC changes privatisation by 'stealth'Labour leader Phil Goff says proposed changes to ACC levies are the Government's way of moving to a user-pays, privatised system by "stealth".07 Nov 02:04 AM
New ZealandRest home food shockAged care experts want a nationwide review of rest home meals after revelations large numbers of elderly people are malnourished. 06 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandClients feel pain of ACC cutsPhysiotherapy claims paid for by ACC have slumped by nearly a quarter, reflecting the social insurer's sharp cut backs in health treatment - at a time when New Zealand's rate of injuries is continuing to climb.05 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandHospital apologises for bad treatmentNorth Shore Hospital has apologised for leaving an elderly heart patient in the emergency department for five hours between doctor consultations.05 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandDHB to apologise to mum sent bill after baby diesThe Auckland District Health Board will apologise to a mother whose unborn baby did not survive a publicly funded procedure at Auckland Hospital and was sent a $2200 bill for the treatment.03 Nov 07:54 AM
New ZealandCYF would have engaged with Kahuis if told of environment, inquest hearsCYF would "almost certainly" have got involved with the Kahui family had it known of the hostile environment the twins were living in.03 Nov 06:24 AM
New Zealand'Do-not-resuscitate' order stuns sonA hospital emergency department is being investigated after a doctor filled out a "do not resuscitate" order, allegedly without consent.29 Oct 02:24 AM
LifestyleSpecialists call for review of sleep servicesNew Zealand sleep services are poorly resourced to deal with the current burden of sleep apnoea, a sleep specialist says.28 Oct 01:51 AM
