‘Totally bizarre’: Kiwi woman puzzled by unexpected cholera diagnosis
Health officials say the non-toxigenic strain poses no public health risk.
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Woman 'really lucky' obstetrician available for emergency caesarean
‘Baby could die – those were her words.'
Far North woman petitions for better healthcare after 160km ambulance ride
The petition urges the Government to expand or build a new Kaitāia Hospital.
Opinion: Health system in crisis – this must be Govt's top Budget priority
OPINION: New Zealanders need a healthcare system that works for everyone.
Health NZ plans to cut 1000 digital roles in controversial shake-up
Feedback shows staff fear patient harm from losing IT experts.
‘Different leadership approach required’: Health NZ boss Margie Apa resigns
The troubled national health authority has faced ongoing budget challenges.
'Disgusting': Postnatal mums faced stench of poo after maternity ward sewage leak
Witnesses described sewage leaking from toilets and shower pipes.
Lightning strike at Waikato Hospital affected pagers, internet, fire system
'At no point in time was there any disruption to the delivery of patient care.'
Opinion: Fixing funding is crucial for NZ primary healthcare
OPINION: Funding gaps force practices to raise fees, reduce services or close doors.
Woman dies of sepsis from a perforation during surgery to remove cancer
Patient was admitted to hospital after the procedure and treated for pancreatitis.
‘They’ve broken a promise’: Special care unit for sick babies quietly shelved
The new Health Minister has ordered a briefing on why the unit has not been delivered.
Assisted dying: Patient’s wish to die in hospice denied by policy
A business in Wellington offered a space for the 44-year-old patient to die.
‘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.
‘I just want to come home’: Woman, 83, distraught by transfer delays after major surgery
Marsha Cashmore waited for days without her family to be sent home to Hawke's Bay.
Govt invests $67m in Hawke's Bay Hospital upgrades
The radiology department will be upgraded, and a new cancer treatment machine added.
‘Gay blood ban’ to be removed next year, blood donor service says
The blanket ban on donations by gay and bisexual men is being scrapped.
'Significant clinical risk': Dargaville Hospital rostered overnight doctor only five out of 55 nights
A senior Northland doctor is worried about a lack of medical staff.
Opinion: Private hospitals ease the health burden, they're not adversaries
OPINION: Private hospitals perform 67% of all elective surgeries in this country.
‘Postcode lottery’: Audit probes surgery access disparities
Health NZ will be audited due to soaring surgery wait lists.
'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
And other news briefs from around Tairāwhiti.
‘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.