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A big pay parity problem will be a fiscal challenge for the incoming government.
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Paying for prescriptions will affect rural families most, say Māori pharmacists.
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Health officials are mulling over who – and who shouldn’t - get a Covid-19 jab in 2024.
Medicinal cannabis producers gear up to sell products prescription-free
Rule change a 'surprise' but health regulator claims potential safety issues exist.
‘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.
Pharmac CEO's fate revealed over Rachel Smalley email saga
Pharmac's board met today amid a deepening crisis over internal emails.
Boy's family claim severe OCD triggered by acne meds
But ACC disagrees and has declined coverage for the boy.
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Christopher Niesche: Diabetes ‘miracle’ drug slims health industry profits
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Brave Kiwi teen will have rare and complex brain surgery while fully awake
Tumour sits on the speech and movement part of 15-year-old's brain.
'Serious public safety concerns': Pharmacy's licences cancelled
"These are the only pharmacy licences cancelled during 2023 to date."
GPs looking after non-urgent referrals to ease Whanganui Hospital workload
"They need to monitored to make sure no other serious issue happens.”
What will get cut under a National-Act-NZ First govt?
National may need Act and NZ First's help to form a government.
Agonising wait for surgery: Hospitals operating on weekends in bid to reduce delays
A push to cut wait times has left theatres short some days and increased cancellations.
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.
'Sickening': Cancer 'metavivor' wants Pharmac CEO, board removed after emails
Sue Wall-Cade has "no faith" in Pharmac after internal emails were revealed.
Man who waited 12 weeks for urgent colonoscopy given terminal prognosis over the phone
The man, in his 70s, was distressed at not receiving the devastating news in person.
'Stretched beyond their limits': How worried should we be about medical mishaps?
When doctors make mistakes, the consequences can be grave.
Eight questions to ask after a cancer diagnosis
Asking the right questions is key to ensuring you are getting the best care.
'We will love you forever': Grieving family pay tribute to celebrity physician Dr Tom
"He was so much to so many, but to us, he was everything.”
'Saddening': Pharmac director who helped appoint CEO slams board, toxic culture
'If you have been this tone-deaf in the past what makes you less tone-deaf in the future?'
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.
Mourning the loss of Dr Tom Mulholland: 'I wish Tom had called me'
Dr Sam Hazledine on the loss of close friend Dr Tom Mulholland.
'Very, very raw': 'Hero' physician Dr Tom Mulholland dies suddenly
Known affectionately as Dr Tom, he'd helped hundreds of thousands of people over 30 years.
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.
Health advocate’s countrywide journey to discuss Pharmac funding
Patient Voice Aotearoa’s My Life Matters Roadshow called for change.
Pharmac email crisis: Emailer apologises to Smalley; Chair meets bosses; Calls for CEO sacking
The PM steps into the Pharmac email row, labelling comments 'totally unacceptable'.
'Drug-seeking': Patient accused by GP after breasts examined without consent
GP threw shade on patient's mental health and said she was 'doctor-shopping' for drugs.
Small business: Mānuka oil producer looking to follow in honey's footsteps
West Coast company bringing the benefits of mānuka to people through oils.
CRAb attack: Deadly antibiotic-resistant bacteria island-hops around the Pacific
A drug-resistant infection is "a ticking time bomb" in the Pacific.
Near-death experiences not an illusion claims groundbreaking study
'You need to go back' - study's shock finding in patients who come close to death.
What will political parties do about the health service?
All say they will fill workforce gaps but their plans differ in method, scale and timing.
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.
Kea Kids News: Feast your eyes on $100 million worth of the finest cars in NZ, all for a good cause!
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