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Why a Māori builder chose medicine to combat health system inequities
Joshua Brown downs tools for stethoscope, highlighting healthcare inequities for Māori.
NZ's secret radioactive waste facility
The storage facility, made with concrete and steel, was kept secret at the request of the Health Ministry. Video / Ben Dickens / Michael Morrah / Corey Fleming
'Leaving work in tears': Wairarapa Hospital short-staffed by 40 nurses
One experienced nurse said the demand in recent weeks had 'brought staff to their knees'.
'Distressing': More GP surgeries could close, warn doctors
Family doctors warn more GP surgeries could close in the next year, as some run at a loss.
Medical Council apologises to Lake Alice abuse survivors
'We are deeply and unreservedly sorry for this failure.'
Study finds 'notably higher' amputations for people living in most deprived areas in region
Audit of five major hospitals show amputations were common for Māori and Pasifika.
Unregistered anti-vax doctor kept practising under 'Māori customary law'
A pharmacy contacted the Medical Council after receiving prescriptions from the doctor.
'Bar needs to be higher': Advocate's call for tougher penalties for doctor misconduct
"We’re short of doctors, but we shouldn’t accept doctors whose behaviour is that bad.”
Forgery, adultery and violence: Every doctor censured in the past five years
Nearly half of the doctors who committed misconduct have name suppression.
Focus: Junior doctors strike
More than 2,000 doctors have walked off the job to fight for pay and work conditions. Video / NZHerald
Hair salon accused of performing 'vampire facial' made famous by Kim Kardashian
Auckland business offers treatment alongside haircuts and colours.
Doctor who prescribed ADHD medication without approval to pay $175k, suspended
Dr Tony Hanne prescribed ADHD medication on 5662 occasions without approval.
'Nazi scumbag liar': Nurse's rant after person complained about anti-vax post
Denise Perkins used her role as a nurse to deter people from getting the Covid-19 vaccine.
'He's crazy': Doctor whose competence questioned lashes out
Teimur Youssefi made disrespectful comments about a former boss after concerns raised.
‘Unprofessional and unethical’: GP to pay $48k after using alias to post bad reviews
The doctor was earlier found guilty of making $30k worth of false ACC claims.
Doctor formed relationship with patient, prescribed him opioids
Relationship began seven months after she was caught prescribing herself medicines.
Stepping down and stepping up for Sir Collin Tukuitonga
Opinion: Resignation could see the start of something new.
Auckland doctor wrote thousands of prescriptions for ADHD drugs without approval
Tony Hanne was accused of professional misconduct over prescriptions he had written.
‘Massive spike’ in Israeli doctors wanting to move to NZ
Recruitment agencies say doctors are prepared to take a pay cut to move somewhere safer.
'Stretched beyond their limits': How worried should we be about medical mishaps?
When doctors make mistakes, the consequences can be grave.
Can hair loss clinic owner call himself ‘Dr Raj’ if he’s not NZ registered medical doctor?
His website included a reference to Dr Raj being a third-generation doctor.
Call for single-gender hospital rooms to protect human rights after new report
Mixed-gender hospital rooms infringe upon patients' human rights, report says.
'Attention seeking and clickbait': Doctor who posted controversial Covid videos criticised
Fifteen people complained to medical watchdog about the doctor's YouTube videos.
'Deliberate and unethical': Pharmacist stole methadone, topped up bottles with water
John Collett moved the methadone to a small bottle, then put it in his pocket.
Hearing under way for doctor who posted controversial Covid videos online
Dr Samantha Bailey is accused of sharing "misleading and inappropriate" information.
Health Committee accused of ‘passing the buck’ on surgical mesh
The ministry said there was no consensus on whether mesh operations should be paused.
'Repulsive': Osteopath performed sex act on patient while child sat in corner
'I now see my thinking and actions not only as wrong, but repulsive and ridiculous'.