100,000 extra vaccine doses compared to last year
Over 1.29 million doses of influenza vaccine have been distributed so far this winter.
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The error was only picked up when a patient asked about their case.
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Auckland DHB uses Thompson and Clark to catch thieving employee
Further use of Thompson and Clark by the Ministry of Health uncovered.
Light drinkers have lower risk of getting cancer than non-drinkers
A few drinks a week could be better for you than not drinking at all, new study suggests.
'Disgusting' policy reviewed while family suffer
Wife desperate to give dying hubby quality of life but restricted by family carers policy.
AUT and start-up want to make local, cheaper weed
AUT has signed a deal with a medical cannabis start-up ahead of a law change.
DHB spending 'excessive, unauthorised', MP claims
State Services Commissioner says will "urgently" look into MP's claims.
Bereaved mother says pregnancy sleeping research a life-saver
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Council given go ahead for fluoridation
The six-year legal battle has come to an end in the Supreme Court.
Young: Labour's dumping of health targets is just bizarre
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'Restrictive' guidelines holding back NZ fertility research
"Restrictive by default" guidelines are holding back crucial NZ studies, researchers say.
Assault by poisoning - 29 people killed in New Zealand
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Revealed: Illegal lasers, synthetic drugs and why Ministry called in private eyes
Private investigation firm has a $70,000 contract with the Ministry of Health.
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Lead - at safe levels - was found in the blood of all Kiwis surveyed in a major new study.
Mum saved my life: Teyah, 10 years after life-changing op
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Clark 'said sorry' over Middlemore saga
Text messages and email show increasing concern from Counties Manukau DHB chairman.
Auckland Hospital emergency department under 'significant pressure'
Fewer than 73 per cent of patients seen within six hours in April.
'Not helpful': Health Minister accused of gagging public servants
Health Minister accused of silencing DHB staff over Middlemore crisis.
Teachers to vote over latest pay offer
Teachers to vote later this month about whether to accept the ministry's latest pay offer.
Funds for poisoned Putaruru family to go to their children
The remaining funds raised for the family poisoned last year to be released within a week.
Doctor at fault after patient dies from thyroid cancer
Patient dies from thyroid cancer after doctor fails to refer her for an ultrasound.
Baby stable after methadone poisoning
Methadone poisoning in children can have severe consequences.
Oxygen therapy study raises serious questions
Doctors have given patients extra oxygen for 133 years, but it could be killing them.
Global cancer rates: How does NZ compare?
New Zealand's dismal cancer statistics have been highlighted in a global index.
Women with cancer 'failed' by lack of screening
Only three of 20 DHBs are meeting a target for cervical cancer screening.
Family's rest-home horror: Maggots found in wounds
How does a rest home resident end up with maggots in his wounds?
Anti-smoking champion throws weight behind vaping
Anti-smoking champion in Whanganui gets behind vaping as a means to quit cigarettes.
Dara McNaught: Carers for disabled deserve a better deal
COMMENT: Those who looking after the disabled at home deserve a better deal.
Gifts of cash 'godsend' for motor neurone couple
Struggling couple receive overwhelming response from public after sharing their story.
Whooping cough at private Auckland school
The number of cases nationwide has doubled since the same time last year.
Officials agreed to release him a year ago. So why is autistic man Ashley Peacock still locked up?
"We have done everything possible to get Ashley out of that place. And still."
Bowel screening: Almost 10,000 missed
9540 people weren't invited for free screening.
Midwives across the country quit after Budget
Many in profession "devastated" with Health Minister's announcement and calling it quits.