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Willis was probed over why the Nats didn't campaign on how many families were worse off.
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Business case for Waikato medical school not expected until 2025
Earlier this month, the uni began demolishing the old and vacant B Block for the school.
Whanganui doctors strike for third time in a month
'Junior doctors work 32 hours in a 48-hour period over the weekend.'
Trainee doctor started medical procedure without anaesthetic: 'Most horrific pain'
The woman screamed as she felt the electrically surging wire “cut through her cervix”.
Te Whatu Ora Waikato breached patient's rights, led to late cancer diagnoses - report
An X-ray found nodules in lungs, but the woman, GP were not told. She died months later.
Opinion: Children living in poverty and at higher risk will bear the brunt
OPINION: Ditching free flu vaccines will likely wipe out the recent gains in uptake.
Cecilia Robinson: Time to ask a new question about primary care
OPINION: Not every sniffle requires a visit to the doctor.
ACC taxi troubles force injured retiree to hobble, hitch-hike to appointment
Mike Fletcher needed his stitches removed, but was left stranded.
CTE and head injures: Is it time for age restrictions in rugby?
Head injuries and their sustained effect on sports players have been a hot topic.
Revealed: The foods most recalled over safety concerns
Undeclared allergens in food were the leading cause for safety recalls last year.
Family lays complaint after 22-year-old dies suddenly in Middlemore Hospital
The family claimed Jaydyn Barnett was ready to go home but died suddenly after a fall.
Victim of freak bridge incident says council, contractor, haven't apologised
The wife of a man injured on a council bridge says their lives have been dreadful since.
Targets proposed to shrink healthcare wait times to cost $723m
Labour says the proposed cost signals the expense required to reduce treatment delays.
Health shuttle fills up after word gets around
Maori and Pacific people live seven years fewer than those of European heritage.
Zippy EV ambulance tackles health of the planet, first in Hamilton and NZ
The electric ambulance can go from 0-100km/h in nine seconds.
Editorial: We will remember them - but is that enough?
OPINION: We must do more than just remember them.
'Safer at home'? Dad who went to rest home for respite care died after a fall
Family: 'We have suffered a lot over the past four and a half years, blaming ourselves'.
'I can’t be the mother that I could be': Mum, 27, fights incurable cancer
'All of a sudden I can’t [play with him] and he doesn’t understand why.'
'Impasse': Doctors vote to strike after pay offer rejected
Union members rejected the offers and voted to strike for 25 hours from May 7.
Rising number of cancer screening samples binned because of transit delays
One family said they hand-delivered a sample to the post office and it still arrived late.
Te Whatu Ora limits replacing sick staff to save money
Health NZ has put limits on double shifts and replacing sick staff to save costs.
Opinion: David Seymour putting cart before horse on health insurance
OPINION: Medsafe must first approve off-label medicines, insurers say.
Danger: Rest homes may be 12,000 beds short by 2032, report finds
Some 'high priority' residents waiting nearly six months to enter rest care facilities.
Opinion: Vulnerable, disabled, marginalised targeted - Debbie Ngarewa-Packer
OPINION: True leaders stand up for the rights and dignity of all individuals.
Lack of doctors having a serious impact on viability of GP practices
Clinical director and GP Vicky Jones discusses NZ’s doctor shortage.
Public service has responded 'fairly well' to new Govt - PM
Surgery wait times, student achievement, crime and welfare are part of the plan.
Christopher Luxon reveals nine Govt targets to be delivered by 2030
The Government announces a suite of policy as Parliament returns for another sitting week.
What really happens to your body while you die?
One nurse isn't afraid of dying - she says the body makes sure death is 'peaceful'.
Leaked docs reveal Health Ministry chose to cut 134 staff rather than trim executive pay
The ministry is proposing job cuts to meet its savings targets.
Medical school quota review a check on whether improvements needed - Health Minister
Shane Reti says preferential entry schemes address his priority - doctor shortages,
Chronic pain rarely improved by surgery, academic says
Studies have shown little evidence for performing surgery on people with chronic pain.
Severely disabled girl to be forced into 'painful', 'invasive' treatment
Girl forced into potentially damaging treatment against wishes of parents and doctor.
Disability sector appalled by sudden restrictions on support funding
The changes were announced with no warning and were effective immediately.
'We're relieved': Pharmac cancer funding welcomed by families
The new rule means every child with cancer receives the same access to vital medicine.