New ZealandUrgent review called for: Serious concern over preschool checksThe Before School Check is offered to every child after they turn four.14 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandNDHB defends timing of meningitis alertNDHB says it was right not to tell the public about the new meningococcal strain earlier.07 Nov 04:01 AM
New ZealandWarning over potentially deadly strain of meningococcal diseaseSix Kiwis have died from a new strand of meningococcal disease this year.06 Nov 02:05 AM
New ZealandSyphilis epidemic: New system to track diseaseThere have been a number of mother-to-baby syphilis cases in New Zealand.31 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWaitemata DHB: Despite limitations most hospital buildings still safeQuality of care provided from within the hospital buildings was still very high, says DHB.23 Oct 05:20 AM
New ZealandHealth shock: Starship, hospitals 'not fit for purpose'Health unions flag leaks, mould and asbestos among a wide-spread of problems.22 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand$224m funding boost for North Shore/Whangarei hospitalsThe funding will go towards improving surgery units and new facilities18 Oct 09:18 PM
New ZealandCouncil 'sorry' over water issuesReport shows Christchurch failed to manage city's water issues before chlorination.16 Oct 12:27 AM
New ZealandCalls to address 'spiralling' aged care staffing shortagesIn August with 500 out of nearly 5,000 registered nursing positions empty.15 Oct 09:41 PM
New ZealandNo legal medicinal cannabis 'until at least mid-2020'Cannabis law may be passed but there will be no regulations for at least another 18 months14 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionNiki BezzantNiki Bezzant: Eggs - The foolproof foodstuffCOMMENT: There are many good health reasons to include eggs in your meals.06 Oct 04:00 PM
KahuRotten: 1500 decayed teeth pulled out of kids in this regionNationally, 36,000 decayed teeth had to be removed from kids aged 13 and under.04 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandBackdown after $100 fee for copy of medical filesAndrew Parsons just wanted a copy of his medical file. Then he was charged $100.03 Oct 03:12 AM
New ZealandAnti-vaccine billboard near hospital removed after raft of complaintsAdvertising Standards Authority received over 140 complaints against the advert.02 Oct 02:03 AM
New ZealandHospitals $153m over $216m budgeted deficitHospital deficits across the country blew out to $370m last financial year, data shows.30 Sep 04:00 PM
New Zealand'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.27 Sep 04:26 AM
New Zealand'Nightmare' over: Win for families caring for disabledThe Government will repeal a disability law described as a "shame on society"26 Sep 10:30 PM
New ZealandStaff told quake-prone building safeDeep irony in a health agency disregarding report on staff safety, says quake survivor.24 Sep 03:43 AM
New ZealandDHB deficits hit $240m, double predictionsDHB deficits have climbed 100 per cent higher than predicted to $240m in one year.23 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandAll kids to be screened for dyslexia, giftedness and other learning needslearning support21 Sep 01:15 AM
New ZealandHigh 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."20 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionComment: Aged care sector needs ministerial responsibilityCOMMENT: Time to establish a Minister for Aged Care, argues Simon Wallace.20 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandConsent concern: Students doctors perform sensitive examinations"Not getting consent was technically an assault," expert tells20 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandHealth Minister wants nurses working on policiesHealth Minister David Clark invited NZNO members to send him their CVs.19 Sep 07:53 PM
New ZealandMongrel Mob raids: Stolen cars, arrests and 26 firearmsPolice target those alleged to have taken over the drug trade in town after major raids.19 Sep 07:11 AM
New ZealandRose Murfitt: The face of cochlea implantsRotorua's Rose Murfitt is thriving after a battle for publicly funded hearing implants.18 Sep 08:00 PM
New ZealandDisability law labelled 'shame on society' could be repealedFamily carers of the disabled fighting to overturn "discriminatory" law.18 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandNon-resident mums pay millions to give birthThe cost of non-resident births in New Zealand is more than $3.17 million over five years.16 Sep 03:59 AM
New ZealandLegionnaires found in luxury high-rise spa after probe into dying residentThe elderly resident also had other underlying health conditions.12 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi 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.08 Sep 08:00 PM
New ZealandNurse strangled at hospital; staff issued with camera vestsNurses strangled, punched in the face: "it's a really serious issue".06 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandCall for national health food policy in schoolsSymposium about diet-related disease starts in Wellington tomorrow.03 Sep 03:41 AM
KahuSergeant-major first killed by 'fluResearchers identify first Kiwi to die of suspected influenza in 1918 pandemic.27 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland DHB apologises for deadly 'unfortunate experiment'The ADHB has acknowledged for the first time the experiment resulted in early death.26 Aug 06:17 AM
