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What gets axed under the National-led Government?
Now that National looks set to govern, here's what they've promised to get rid of.
'Stretched beyond their limits': How worried should we be about medical mishaps?
When doctors make mistakes, the consequences can be grave.
Healthcare in Bay of Islands closer to home
It's been five years since stage one of the redevelopment opened. Now, stage two is done.
Nurses won historic pay rise, but some still waiting for up to $23k to show up
Payroll difficulties mean some nurses won't be paid before Christmas - or even later.
How to avoid middle aged joint pain
One osteopath has shared his must-know tips for easing joint pains and aches.
'We can save lives': Survivor pushes for more breast cancer screening
Statistics show Māori are 35 per cent more likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer.
Political promises don't reflect real health issues - Jordan Tewhaiti-Smith
OPINION: It’s time for a more thoughtful approach to healthcare.
Southern Cross members make $1.3b claims: premiums to rise
Forecast of 7.1 per cent premium rise for 940,000 members in the 2024 year.
Editorial: Hipkins chips away away at late election opening
OPINION: The Labour leader has shown fight in the latest debate but will it be enough?
Focus: Kiwi mums criticise healthcare system for lack of support during pregnancy
New study finds three quarters of Kiwi mothers don't feel their mental health was supported during pregnancy. Video / Carson Bluck Reporter / Wilhelmina Shrimpton
'Concern' from Youthline CEO amid huge rise in mental distress in young people
Shae Ronald, ONZM, says it's clear 'things have changed for this generation'.
'This saved my life': Cancer survivor urges men over 50 to get simple test
He said a simple PSA blood test saved his life and more men should get checked.
Her smear tests were misread. She now has Stage 4 cancer
Pippa's slides were misread in 2017 and 2020, allowing cancer to develop undetected.
Wellington doctors told to stop referring women to hospital specialists
Specialists and family doctors say this is becoming common practice.
Māori health service welcomes HPV self-testing
E Tipu E Rea Whānau Services says home kit is a game changer.
Fears, frustrations and critical risks at Hawke's Bay Hospital
Doctors grapple with mistrust over information entered into the hospital's IT systems.
Editorial: Labour in most need of a change of fortune
As polls show National in the driver's seat, its plans and approaches need more scrutiny.
Only just caught the flu this season? This might explain why
NZ's slow-burning season has dragged on longer and stronger than 2022, a virologist says.
'My doctor said I lied about my food habits - I was 8 years old'
Sasha Borissenko busts some of the myths about fatness.
ED assault crisis has doctors demanding 24/7 security: 'Worst we have ever seen'
An influential group of emergency clinicians is urging politicians to act on the crisis.
Focus: Doctors on strike
Thousands of doctors and dentists on strike across the country today, over what they call our sick healthcare system. Video / NZ Herald
More than 5000 senior doctors, dentists strike today
More strikes are planned for the coming weeks.
Senior doctors to strike on Tuesday after union rejects offer
The union disputes Te Whatu Ora's claim that its offer 'essentially' met its request.
More than 5000 senior doctors, dentists to strike on Tuesday
More strikes are planned for the coming weeks.
Nearly 5000 senior doctors, dentists to strike after union vote
The first of three strikes will take place on September 5.
Doctor shortages force Oamaru Hospital to close ED at night
Te Whatu Ora was unable to provide coverage to prevent the closure.
'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.
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.
Opinion: Lessons from an era of restructures
Opinion: Are sweeping changes worth the turmoil and cost?
Napier CBD shake up: Te Whatu Ora to move offices into large vacant building's redevelopment
The move could free up space for more health services in Napier and Hastings.
Creating cross-Tasman camaraderie among indigenous surgeons
Up to 50 Māori and indigenous surgeons gather in Auckland