Opioids killing as many people as synthetic cannabis
An opioid overdose reversal agent, naloxone, is not freely available to users.
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Urgent review called for: Serious concern over preschool checks
The Before School Check is offered to every child after they turn four.
NDHB defends timing of meningitis alert
NDHB says it was right not to tell the public about the new meningococcal strain earlier.
Warning over potentially deadly strain of meningococcal disease
Six Kiwis have died from a new strand of meningococcal disease this year.
Syphilis epidemic: New system to track disease
There have been a number of mother-to-baby syphilis cases in New Zealand.
Waitemata DHB: Despite limitations most hospital buildings still safe
Quality of care provided from within the hospital buildings was still very high, says DHB.
Health shock: Starship, hospitals 'not fit for purpose'
Health unions flag leaks, mould and asbestos among a wide-spread of problems.
$224m funding boost for North Shore/Whangarei hospitals
The funding will go towards improving surgery units and new facilities
Council 'sorry' over water issues
Report shows Christchurch failed to manage city's water issues before chlorination.
Calls to address 'spiralling' aged care staffing shortages
In August with 500 out of nearly 5,000 registered nursing positions empty.
No legal medicinal cannabis 'until at least mid-2020'
Cannabis law may be passed but there will be no regulations for at least another 18 months
Niki Bezzant: Eggs - The foolproof foodstuff
COMMENT: There are many good health reasons to include eggs in your meals.
Rotten: 1500 decayed teeth pulled out of kids in this region
Nationally, 36,000 decayed teeth had to be removed from kids aged 13 and under.
Backdown after $100 fee for copy of medical files
Andrew Parsons just wanted a copy of his medical file. Then he was charged $100.
Anti-vaccine billboard near hospital removed after raft of complaints
Advertising Standards Authority received over 140 complaints against the advert.
Hospitals $153m over $216m budgeted deficit
Hospital deficits across the country blew out to $370m last financial year, data shows.
'We have been optimistic before and been let down'
A mum caring for her disabled daughter says she's optimistic about a proposed law change.
'Nightmare' over: Win for families caring for disabled
The Government will repeal a disability law described as a "shame on society"
Staff told quake-prone building safe
Deep irony in a health agency disregarding report on staff safety, says quake survivor.
DHB deficits hit $240m, double predictions
DHB deficits have climbed 100 per cent higher than predicted to $240m in one year.
High potency: 22 synthetic-drug ambulance callouts in a week
"The reality is this is going to be an ongoing problem - we haven't solved anything."
Comment: Aged care sector needs ministerial responsibility
COMMENT: Time to establish a Minister for Aged Care, argues Simon Wallace.
Consent concern: Students doctors perform sensitive examinations
"Not getting consent was technically an assault," expert tells
Health Minister wants nurses working on policies
Health Minister David Clark invited NZNO members to send him their CVs.
Mongrel Mob raids: Stolen cars, arrests and 26 firearms
Police target those alleged to have taken over the drug trade in town after major raids.
Rose Murfitt: The face of cochlea implants
Rotorua's Rose Murfitt is thriving after a battle for publicly funded hearing implants.
Disability law labelled 'shame on society' could be repealed
Family carers of the disabled fighting to overturn "discriminatory" law.
Non-resident mums pay millions to give birth
The cost of non-resident births in New Zealand is more than $3.17 million over five years.
Legionnaires found in luxury high-rise spa after probe into dying resident
The elderly resident also had other underlying health conditions.
Kiwi farmer drank contaminated water for 40 years. How much toxin is in his blood?
Ohakea residents have blood tested for toxic substance from firefighting foam.
Nurse strangled at hospital; staff issued with camera vests
Nurses strangled, punched in the face: "it's a really serious issue".
Call for national health food policy in schools
Symposium about diet-related disease starts in Wellington tomorrow.
Sergeant-major first killed by 'flu
Researchers identify first Kiwi to die of suspected influenza in 1918 pandemic.