New ZealandGPs able to diagnose and medically treat ADHD from 2026Treatment has been limited to psychiatrists and paediatricians until now.24 Jun 06:12 AM
New Zealand15-minute consults causing more delays for patients, say GPsOne in four Kiwis avoid GPs due to long appointment wait times.30 Mar 09:53 PM
New ZealandThe GP who earns less than minimum wageNationwide, NZ is short about 600 GPs, highlighting the funding crisis.16 Feb 08:28 PM
New Zealand‘Life changing’: Plea for Ozempic to be funded in NZ after 30kg weight loss20 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandGPs more burnt out than their overseas counterparts - reportWorkforce shortages and the lack of support have pushed our GPs to the limit.23 Nov 07:52 PM
New ZealandWhat does a nurse practitioner do?With people currently waiting weeks for GPs, nurse practitioners help fill in the gaps.03 Aug 09:19 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSamantha Murton: We can't magic GP shortage awayOPINION: President of the Royal College of GPs prescribes a solution to dwindling numbers.26 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandInflux of winter illness with second Covid-19 wave on the horizonExpert: 'We can see in the numbers, by every indicator, it's a huge ongoing problem.'28 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: The 'grassroots' health care crisis New Zealand is facingI know this because I'm experiencing it firsthand.04 May 08:18 PM
New ZealandGovt boosts flu vaccine supply 40% as experts warn of particularly bad seasonIt comes as experts warn of a particularly bad season with the borders opening up.31 Mar 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTikTok's 'dangerous blackout' trend can be life-threatening, doctor warnsKiwi teen suffered a seizure when attempting 'blackout' due to social media trend.24 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandGP shortage: Rural medical centre with six overseas-born GPs says 'impossible' to recruit in NZA regional medical practice says there should be a "seamless" pathway for migrant GPs.23 Mar 07:51 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGPs' president: Doctor shortage is a crisisOPINION: Ten more doctors could save 30 a year from cancer, respiratory or heart problems.15 Mar 06:30 PM
New ZealandAuckland case numbers likely to have peaked as rest-of-NZ keeps risingNationally, 21,015 new Covid-19 community cases were reported on Thursday.10 Mar 05:18 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBryan Betty: Dealing with Covid needs a mindset changeOPINION: Medical director of GPs takes a cautious look at the long term.15 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSouth Auckland GPs facing 'burnout' monitoring Covid patientsGPs say they are struggling to cope with Covid-positive patients self-isolating at home.26 Nov 07:26 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion | We'd live longer with more GPsOPINION: Dr Bryan Betty puts the case for raising the number of primary health physicians.30 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandMinistry of Health keeps quiet on DHB staff vaccination ratesThe deadline for DHBs to know this information was August 31.31 Aug 10:00 PM
New ZealandCoronavirus Covid-19: 'Significant concern' over Pacific vaccination ratesA NZ serious about inequity would have pushed for higher Pacific vaccination, GP says.24 Aug 11:02 PM
World'Get vaccinated or die': Doctors' plea to AussiesMore than a dozen health officials have pleaded with Aussies to get vaccinated.05 Aug 12:52 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMaternity shake-up: Pregnant women may have to pay for urgent doctor visitsGPs say the plan would have "serious unintended consequences" for women and babies.17 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandDoctors prepare to put euthanasia law into actionDoctors are set for a year of planning as the End of Life Choice Act comes into force.01 Nov 07:53 PM
New ZealandAussies outlive Kiwis, new research showsDr Samantha Murton said it is 'a significant concern' gap shows Kiwis are disadvantaged.03 Aug 05:10 AM
New ZealandPatients are refusing to be tested for Covid-19GPs are getting frustrated with patients who refuse a Covid 19 test when recommended.27 Jul 08:45 PM
New ZealandDeregistered doctor's 'miracle' cancer cure is still for saleA 'miracle liquid' cure for cancer is still for sale despite it being merely bleach water.22 Jul 09:44 PM
New ZealandWeek one of lockdown: What life's been like for essential workersMost Kiwis are holed up at home so spare a thought for those keeping the country ticking.03 Apr 06:40 AM
New ZealandMan dies after doctors 'failed to do basics'"They failed to do the basics, such as reviewing [his] previous medical notes," HDC finds.06 Feb 10:26 PM
