IUD problems blamed on chronic shortage of trainers
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Te Whatu Ora reveals number of comms staff, following criticism from National
The agency inherited many of its around 200 comms people from district health boards.
Health complaints process ‘slow and ardous’ - complainant
The number of complaints received by the commissioner last year created a backlog.
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'Lagging behind': Bay doctor starts petition for more menopausal hormone therapy options
Since its launch last month, the petition has gained more than 3300 signatures.
'Excruciatingly' painful: Teen still waiting for tumour removal - seven years later
The 18-year-old is at risk of losing his job if it is not removed soon.
'I can't do anything': Woman's painful wait for surgery
The 67-year-old Katikati woman says the pain has made her feel “older than my years”.
Nurse who 'lost everything' in cyclone returns to work three days later
Maria Hollingshead thinks humour and humanity are getting her through losing her home.
How many did the cyclone injure? New data gives clearer picture of casualty count
Injuries and hospitalisations from the cyclone have so far proved challenging to collate.
Booklet to make raising a child with a rare disorder a bit easier
Kiwi CRPS has released an important booklet to help parents of kids with rare disorders.
Rare Disorders Month highlights real realities for whānau Māori
Rare Disorders NZ is calling on Aotearoa to #GlowUpShowUp for Rare Disorders Month.
Do you know your numbers? Heart health awareness campaign hits Whangārei
High blood pressure is known as the silent killer.
Metlifecare pushes up revenue 32% after rising sales, fees
Total sales rose 12 per cent, despite challenges in the housing market.
Where you can donate goods and who you contact for help after Gabrielle
Contact numbers, websites and email addresses have been provided to help those in need.
Lady Tureiti Moxon: Māori Health Authority bound by bureaucracy
The bureaucratic hold-ups of the Māori Health Authority are insane.
Second anti-vax couple want unvaccinated blood for seriously ill toddler
Croydon Hodge and Doreen Rudolph trying to take their toddler to India for blood donation
Health authority asks ERA to order pay equity rates for nurses
Te Whatu Ora Health NZ boss says it already agreed in principle to 14 per cent higher pay
KPMG helping with Government’s health reforms
The consultancy firm is the latest to be hired to assist with the health sector overhaul.
Family ‘heartbroken’ by 5-year-old's shock diagnosis
A 'happy, bubbly, cheeky' boy has brain stem tumour that can't be surgically removed.
'Definitely in a third wave': Council brings back Covid response measures
Regular rapid antigen testing, social distancing and face masks return to facility.
Death with a view: Man’s unique assisted dying request
Kiwis have been dying in their own way - at the beach, or in bed with a dog at their feet.
Focus Morning Bulletin: 4 October, 2022
Aged care sector calls out for help, FBoy Island to air despite controversies and police step down after football match stampede in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
$15 appointments at Dunedin GP's new low-cost clinic
Dr Adrian Hindes has had dozens of enrolments at Dunedin Community Health since opening a few days ago and is operating under a very low-cost access (VLCA) funding model. TVNZ
In Her Head: A Rotorua Nurse's 3 years of pain
Kris Donnell talks about her battle with surgical mesh and the impacts on her life. Video / NZ Herald
Surgical mesh - mother says implant 'like a grater', cripples her
A 35-year-old mum says she's been left crippled by surgical mesh implanted into her body allegedly without her informed consent. Video / Ben Carter
In Her Head: Our health system was built for men
Bioengineering Researcher, Kelly Burrowes on how our health system ignores and neglects female patients. Video / NZ Herald
In Her Head: Woman's life-threatening endometriosis delays
Paris' life-threatening endometriosis diagnosis and surgery delays, with wait times up to three years. Video / NZ Herald
Cardiology services for rural and remote communities
Māori liaison specialist nurse Patumahoe Leaf-Wright is taking specialty cardiology services to rural and remote communities. Video / Hāpaitia te Hauora Manawa
Premium: New Oceania Healthcare CEO talks to the NZ Herald
The new Oceania Healthcare CEO, Brent Pattison, talks to the NZ Herald. Video / Dean Purcell
One in five Kiwis are drinking at potentially dangerous levels
Too many New Zealanders are drinking dangerously.
Top watchdog to inspect rest homes after coronavirus deaths
'I have to act now because several aged care facilities now have clusters of the disease.'
Mike Hosking talks with Ashley Bloomfield Director-General of Health
Mike Hosking talks with Ashley Bloomfield Director-General of Health about how well we are handling this outbreak.
Focus: Health Minister David Clark says they are ‘alert but not alarmed’ over the deadly Coronavirus
Focus: Health Minister David Clark says they are ‘alert but not alarmed’ over the deadly Coronavirus. Video / Mark Mitchell. Photos / Getty / AP
Significant Rise in Meningococcal Disease Cases Among Infants Prompts Health Warning
Significant Rise in Meningococcal Disease Cases Among Infants Prompts Health Warning. Video / Supplied