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‘Nanny state’: Council proposes fizzy drink ban at sports stadium
Council claims fizzy ban at sports ground could improve the health of locals and visitors.
Fears older people being let down by Dunedin Hospital revamp
The Government confirmed the new Dunedin Hospital will open with 351 beds.
'This is going to kill someone': Midwife's fear after maternity service 'downgrading'
Higher-risk births were sent to a hospital more than an hour away after specialists quit.
Second person arrested after alleged firearms incident at Auckland hospital
Police say further arrests or charges cannot be ruled out.
No serious injuries after log mover tips at Eastland Port
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‘Software malfunction’: IT outage hits Auckland public hospitals
Hospitals across the city were affected by the outage.
13 cases of whooping cough hit Tairāwhiti, baby hospitalised
Nationwide, 1232 cases were notified from October 19 to January 10.
‘Heartbreaking’: Recently graduated enrolled nurses unable to find jobs
Nearly 200 graduated last year, but only 68 have found jobs.
Doctor faulted following woman’s death days after Covid vaccination
A GP at an urgent care clinic failed to provide the unwell woman with appropriate care.
Exclusive: Death of two women during pregnancy among NZ maternity system's harm cases
The Herald has obtained details of major harm and death events in the maternity system.
New Health Minister: Health NZ executive will have to change
Dr Shane Reti lost the portfolio in Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's reshuffle.
Incoming Health Minister Simeon Brown to meet Commissioner today
Christopher Luxon insists he still has confidence in Shane Reti.
'Privilege to serve': Dumped Health Minister says he respects Luxon's decision
The Government has faced increasing scrutiny due to pressures within the health sector.
Patient had assisted death in farm paddock after rest home rejection
Rest homes and other facilities may be required to allow assisted dying.
Union mulls stab-proof vests, personal alarms for nurses after attack
The nurse was stabbed during a callout in Rotorua.
Baby with whooping cough dies over Christmas period
A family has lost their baby due to the highly infectious disease.
Racial bias ‘did likely exist’ in major medical exam: review
A report into claims of racial bias in a major medical exam has been completed.
Opinion: Public v private healthcare – NZ's wildly inequitable two-tiered system
OPINION: Doctors are human. They will often go where the money is.
Health NZ says data shows upwards demand trend for Gisborne ED
Health New Zealand reassures hospital-level care is still available for those in need.
ADHD: The regions where assessments are 'a lot faster' than in other places
A support organisation says it's important to diagnose and treat ADHD 'before it spirals'.
Auckland hospital ramping up security after nurse assaulted
A patient attempted to strangle an ED nurse at Middlemore Hospital.
Gisborne pēpī and tamariki immunised at drive-through event
Pinnacle and Tūranga Health collaborated on the event for Gisborne pēpī and tamariki.
Health NZ redundancies: More than $251k paid out in Bay of Plenty, Lakes
'We’ve lost people ... all vital to making sure a hospital functions accordingly.'
Lack of Covid leave a problem for health professionals, nurse says
Nurses allegedly reluctant to test for Covid and take time off work amid latest influx.
Calls for warning labels on alcohol may grow after US announcement
New Zealand researchers say there is a need to tackle alcohol-related health problems.
Why Four Square is finally apologising to Kiwi feminist after 55 years
Joss Shawyer resisted forced adoption and supported other single mothers to do the same
Police investigating 'assault' after nurse allegedly stabbed during house call
'The victim was taken to Rotorua Hospital for treatment for their injuries.'