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![Pharmac Minister won't guarantee National’s 13 cancer drugs will be funded](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Pharmac Minister won't guarantee National’s 13 cancer drugs will be funded
David Seymour's comments put him at odds with the Health Minister.
![Women forced to shop around for hormone patches, some missing out altogether](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Women forced to shop around for hormone patches, some missing out altogether
One pharmacy had a waiting list of 80 patients, who were only able to get a week's supply.
![Health watchdog taking years to investigate complaints - amid ‘significant pressure’](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Health watchdog taking years to investigate complaints - amid ‘significant pressure’
Covid backlog, ancient IT system part of problem, but upgrade request for latter rejected.
![Health New Zealand implements recruitment pause amid budget overspend](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Health New Zealand implements recruitment pause amid budget overspend
Chief executive Margie Apa said filling vacancies had caused an overspend.
![Ministry of Health confirms final job cut tally](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Ministry of Health confirms final job cut tally
The Ministry of Health held an all-staff meeting on the plan this morning.
!['We have more work to do': Use of traditional Māori healing soars – ACC](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
'We have more work to do': Use of traditional Māori healing soars – ACC
In 2020, 472 people made claims for rongoā healing. In 2023, 6103 did.
![Letters: Cancer patients don't have time to wait; why I marched down Queen St](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Letters: Cancer patients don't have time to wait; why I marched down Queen St
OPINION: 'The Government would be wise to stop prioritising potholes.'
![Letters: Environmental protests won't pay the bills](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Letters: Environmental protests won't pay the bills
OPINION: 'If we mine the land, it will heal, just as it has in the past.'
![Woman dies from stage four cancer after DHB's systemic failures](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Woman dies from stage four cancer after DHB's systemic failures
The post-menopausal woman had been bleeding on and off for five years.
!['Jump the queue': C-section private surgery quota at Auckland Hospital ongoing dispute](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
'Jump the queue': C-section private surgery quota at Auckland Hospital ongoing dispute
The proposed rules come after years of tension centred on high c-section rates.
!['I felt exposed': Woman's fears after info stolen in Covid data breach](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
'I felt exposed': Woman's fears after info stolen in Covid data breach
The woman feared a harmful person from her past could have accessed her information.
![When Covid and the flu collide – is our healthcare system ready?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
When Covid and the flu collide – is our healthcare system ready?
OPINION: A double-whammy of illnesses may deliver New Zealand its sickest winter yet.
![‘I won’t be able to make it to Germany’: Young law student’s plea for surgery in NZ](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
‘I won’t be able to make it to Germany’: Young law student’s plea for surgery in NZ
Not everyone has the means to raise $180,000 to travel overseas for surgery, student says.
![Kiwi mum's shock cancer diagnosis: 'Four tumours in my heart'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Kiwi mum's shock cancer diagnosis: 'Four tumours in my heart'
This Christchurch mum relies on $5500-a-month drugs to stay alive.
![‘Outrageous’ difference in fees charged to cancer patients by private clinics](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
‘Outrageous’ difference in fees charged to cancer patients by private clinics
Some patients regularly travel long distances to access cheaper private care.
![Mystery shopper finds vape stores openly selling banned products, failing to check ID](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Mystery shopper finds vape stores openly selling banned products, failing to check ID
New rules for vaping are now in place. A mystery shopper found widespread non-compliance.
![Luxon calls Te Pāti Māori claims 'pretty concerning', Stats NZ launches probe](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Luxon calls Te Pāti Māori claims 'pretty concerning', Stats NZ launches probe
Stats NZ is investigating allegations of misuse of Census data.
![GP sounds alarm over hospital delays: ‘We don’t know what the real wait time is’](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
GP sounds alarm over hospital delays: ‘We don’t know what the real wait time is’
Patients are told they'll be seen in six weeks, but wait months.
![Letters: PM's integrity on line over cancer drugs U-turn](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Letters: PM's integrity on line over cancer drugs U-turn
OPINION: 'Cancer patients need action now, not lame excuses.'
![Mental health report shows rate of psychological distress up, system not working for Māori](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Mental health report shows rate of psychological distress up, system not working for Māori
The five-year report shows there is more to be done to fill gaps in treatment and support.
![Cancer patients dubious Govt will deliver on promise to fund new drugs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Cancer patients dubious Govt will deliver on promise to fund new drugs
The promise of 'soon' is 'not good enough for people who are dying', a patient says.