Nursing fast-track: 130 extra nurses to start studying earlier
The announcement comes as medical professionals speak out about acute staffing shortages.
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Editorial: Still paying for bungled RATs rollout
The Government's delivery of RATs was flawed from the outset.
Mum, 27, battling debilitating pain told she's 'too young' for hysterectomy
Tash Stokes was deemed not old enough to make a "permanent decision" about her body.
Unused Covid tests worth almost $160m could be wasted
The Health Minister says Te Whatu Ora needs to 'get on with' finding a solution.
Half of surgeons assessed for using surgical mesh did not meet minimum standards
It comes as the Ministry of Health considers a pause on mesh implants for some operations.
Nurses’ organisation backs ethnic equity adjustor to support better health outcomes for Māori and Pasifika
Māori, Pasifika already years behind when it comes to interacting with the heath system.
Hipkins announces moves to salvage early childhood education Budget offering
The PM says the Government is also looking at Health NZ's ethnicity criteria.
Explainer: Why Māori, Pacific are prioritised for surgery
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Woman sent home from ED with chest pain died hours later of cardiac arrest
Her family felt her death could have been avoided if due diligence had been carried out.
Auckland surgeons must now consider ethnicity in prioritising patients for operations
Health officials said it was an important step in reducing historical health inequities.
Rob Campbell: Why move backwards and create sunk costs when we could move forward to create new value?
Former health boss says National's health axe will set Māori back years.
Free cervical screening for all NZ women? Te Whatu Ora seeks funding
Cervical screening is the only national screening programme not to be free to all.
Hawke's Bay's new hospital? Proposed new site revealed
The corner of York Road and the Hawke's Bay Expressway would house a new hospital.
It takes a village: Tofilau Talalelei Taufale accepts King's Honour for Pacific community
The health professional is proud to have helped give Pacific people a voice.
Humble kaumātua's lifelong work for the environment, Māori and health honoured
The plight of the kukupa, or native pigeon, sparked Prime's life's work.
Deputy PM's new Hawke's Bay Hospital quote creates confusion
The mixed messages continue about hospital development in Hawke's Bay.
Amputee who was sexually harassed at Hutt Hospital claims her call bell was disconnected
'He just kept coming in', Linda Worrall says.
Rural families get better healthcare from Hato Hone, Te Whatu Ora initiative
Starlink is being used so rural communities can connect virtually with specialists.
Preparations for rise in winter flu patients amp up
“We are aware that getting into timely general practice is a problem.”
Some prescriptions will still attract $15 fee, despite Budget policy to abolish $5 charges
The Government has abolished most charges, but some remain.
Rob Campbell: 'I failed at Te Whatu Ora. I should have been far more disruptive'
Ex Health NZ boss Rob Campbell addresses a group of clinical health professionals
Breast cancer screening delays may have harmed patients
Up to 10 women have been impacted by breast cancer screening delays.
Autistic man released after three months' 'solitary confinement' in hospital
Ethan's mum said at times she feared he would die in hospital.
Face-off over hospital claims as race for Tukituki begins
The National candidate says the Labour MP may be over-egging a new hospital proposal.
Autism breakthrough hoped for through 'bug transfers'
Researchers explore a new way to ease stomach problems suffered by many autistic people.
The 'simple change' that will save money and 'brain energy' for people with ADHD
'It has the potential to reduce stress for people living with ADHD,' Pharmac says.
The BoP town being hit hard by nationwide GP shortage
Locals are losing patience with the delays they face for treatment.
Whanganui's low uptake of MMR vaccine causes concern
“Some misinformation regarding the MMR vaccine has persisted over the past few years."
Student given HPV vaccine despite mother withdrawing consent
The student was vaccinated despite telling the nurse her mother no longer consented.
Abuse in Care inquiry deadline extended to March 2024
Minister says an apology to abuse survivors will come after the inquiry’s final report.
Disgusted! Four defibrillators stolen in Napier
At least four life-saving defibrillators were stolen in Napier in three weeks.
Calls for action to address 'woeful' Māori kidney transplant rate
Research suggests racism and prejudice are significant barriers to health equity.