Government’s winter health plan: What worked and what didn’t
Successful schemes - like pharmacists treating minor conditions - may be extended.
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Senior doctor’s plea as staff struggles put safe emergency service at risk
Senior doctor's plea to Health NZ bosses illustrates the extreme strain on EDs nationally.
'Wonderful': Cancer patients grateful for free lodging as demand for services rises
"The Cancer Society - if they weren’t there, many people would have nowhere to go."
'He loved his life': Father-of-four underwent 6 surgeries to try to beat brain cancer
Brett Hunter's wife Jo has opened up about her late husband's cancer journey.
Fresh appeal to find new site for $15 million hospice in Hawke’s Bay
Cranford Hospice is asking for help to find new site.
'Kindest person': Friend of killer nurse Lucy Letby's twisted statement
A friend of the killer nurse is standing by her in a shocking BBC interview.
Toddler inspires therapy centre for children with disabilities
Little Stars is the brainchild of a family who know what therapy at early age can do.
'Too busy to eat or drink': How often hospital's wards were over capacity in 2022
The nursing union says nurses are "at breaking point" due to the impact.
Nearly 5000 senior doctors, dentists to strike after union vote
The first of three strikes will take place on September 5.
Luxon promises more frontline health workers for Hawke’s Bay, 'can’t commit’ to new hospital
"I can’t commit until I see the state of the books, and they are deteriorating."
Tango to the top: Rotorua's Dancing for Hospice winners announced
“It was absolutely incredible, like nothing I could ever imagine.”
'Conspiracy to defraud the public': Doctor accuses Health NZ of failing to disclose unsafe practices
A senior radiologist has asked the Ombudsman to investigate the national health authority.
'Hopeless': Family loses injunction bid to keep father on life support
The judge urged family to talk with hospital staff about when to turn the machine off.
BlackRock says new $100m-plus stake notice 'administrative error'
Drama from Australia on the day would-be target issues annual result.
Man at helm of Covid response team arrested at airport, accused of dishonestly obtaining $1.4m
The man allegedly bought a house, multiple vehicles and went travelling with the money.
Act's David Seymour jokes TV journalist was 'blazed' during 'tense' interview
The party leader and the journalist had a robust debate about health inequity.
Sir Ian Taylor: Chest pains, a hospital visit, and reflections on modern-day NZ
OPINION: No one is offering anything that looks remotely like a vision for health.
‘Better equipped than ever’: Trio of emergency assets a win for Hawke’s Bay
A new station, rapid response vehicle and health shuttle were dedicated on Monday.
Commissioning activity and Māori provider service provision is tracking behind Government commitment
Te Aka Whai Ora review highlights lack spend Māori health money
Rob Campbell: Te Aka Whai Ora review not all bad news for Māori
OPINION: The Te Aka Whai Ora review report should be read in its entirety.
Northland disability advocate calls for quota in Government agencies
"By having our own ministry, we are no longer the poor relation of health."
Number of children waiting longer than four months for hospital help jumps by 600pc
Paediatric specialists are warning wait times are getting to a critical point.
Hospice's financial woes mean tough decisions to be made about charity's future
Govt funding isn't going far enough to cover costs of vital elements within the service.
What this one question could tell you about your mental health
Could doctors measure patients' depression with a 15-second, single-question test?
'You just can’t survive': GPs under pressure due to underfunding
Some GPs are dipping into their mortgages to survive.
Māori face higher treatment injuries, hospital care complications - study
New study reveals Māori face more treatment complications from hospital care.
'Bible of cancer': Care for Māori focus of new study
The research aims to provide an evidence base for planning and directing resources.
‘Severely lacking’: Midwife found in breach of patient rights after baby stillborn
The mother repeatedly asked for further ultrasound scans.
'Mind-boggling': Govt defends $500m spend on unused and expiring Covid tests
The Act Party says it is 'mind-boggling' mismanagement.
Editorial: Health workforce needs a remedy
OPINION: Our editorial on plans to increase staff numbers.
Hospital redevelopment programme: Te Matau a Māui
Te Whatu Ora confirm Hawke's Bay is officially part of the Regional Hospital Redevelopment Programme. Video / Te Whatu Ora HB
Postcode lottery over cataract surgery to end
A major announcement on access to cataract surgery will be made.
Nursing fast-track: 130 extra nurses to start studying earlier
The announcement comes as medical professionals speak out about acute staffing shortages.
A&E crisis: Senior doctor's plea - ‘Everyone’s getting burnt out. We’re exhausted.’
'If I didn’t think there were knock-on effects for patients, I wouldn't be talking.'