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Senior doctors to go on strike for 24 hours on May 1 over pay rates, understaffing
The union said it was the first 24-hour strike in its 35-year history.
Crime proceeds could fund drug addiction help, Mental Health Minister says
The Mental Health Minister says crime proceeds could help fund meth addiction services.
'No words to say': Family mourn 6yo boy who died after routine tonsil surgery
The boy will be farewelled on Saturday at a 'celebration of life' ceremony.
Tariff war continues, fallen soldiers remembered as measles loom | NZ Herald News Update
Trump continues to go back and forth with China, A fallen soldier gets remembered and measles threaten the country.
Ruapehu mayor demands answers over delays to rural health centre
Ruapehu's mayor says the community is being ignored over the Raetihi centre.
Jonny Wilkinson: The systemic barriers failing disabled New Zealanders
OPINION: NZ's disabled face healthcare crisis amid staff shortages.
Kiwis rally to help boy with brain tumour get dream trip
Hone Hillman is having a garage sale today and tomorrow to fundraise for a trip to Chch.
Family of 6yo who died after tonsil surgery 'humbled' by love and compassion
The little boy will be farewelled tomorrow at a 'celebration of life' ceremony.
'A game-changer': New mental health facility opens in Whangārei
Manaia House in Whangārei cost $21.6m and has 75 consultation rooms.
‘His heart belonged to Rotorua’: Paediatrician Dr Johan Morreau remembered
Doctor was leading advocate for investing in children's health and a dedicated family man.
Funeral for Auckland boy who died after tonsil surgery takes place tomorrow
The family will hold a ceremony celebrating the boy's life this Saturday.
'Shell-shocked': Woman's month-long wait for surgery after missed miscarriage
'I could see how the system was held together with duct tape.'
'False economics': Union blasts Health NZ's proposed job cuts
Each team member recovers $430,000 annually, says the PSA.
Hawke’s Bay paramedic facing terminal cancer needs $80k for unfunded life-extending treatment
'It’s just amazing how two different oncologists have totally different perspectives.'
Prabani Wood: Failing to get frontline healthcare right has a huge cost
Every dollar invested in primary care saves around $13 on post-primary healthcare.
‘Doesn’t make sense’: Auckland boy, 6, dies after routine tonsil surgery
Investigations have been launched by police and Health NZ.
Cryptosporidiosis outbreak: Second swimming pool drained after ill person attends lesson
A symptomatic person attended a swimming lesson last weekend.
‘Unable to refuse’: Mum traumatised by birthing staff’s failure to adhere to tikanga
'A hospital midwife made her negative comment about our choice to keep the placenta.'
Cryptosporidiosis outbreak numbers soar beyond yearly average
The region has had more cases recently than it normally has in a year.
‘Gummy smile’: Lip filler ordeal leaves woman with smile she ‘hates’
A nurse failed to recognise and act on signs of a condition known as vascular occlusion.
‘Nearly called an ambulance’: Mum describes horror symptoms amid crypto outbreak
The Lower Hutt woman said her husband looked like he was having a seizure.
HIV self-tests to be available at pharmacies
Experts say it is an important step in reducing the stigma associated with the disease.
Director of Mental Health probes mistaken identity after 11yo restrained, injected
The young girl was handcuffed, restrained and injected with antipsychotic medication.
Wellington crypto outbreak: Health NZ issues fresh warning
More cases of contagious bug reported since March 21, particularly in the Hutt Valley.
School seeks new lunch provider after plastic found in meal
A Milson School student bit into a hard plastic piece in their lunch.
Mental health nurse’s 46-year career ends with ruling he was sexually intimate with patient
But William McPhail says he will never agree with the patient’s account.
Parents oppose girl’s cancer treatment, try to leave NZ as govt agencies intervene
The mother said she wanted to treat the girl with 'natural and spiritual' methods.