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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.
The city has just one Māori midwife
Whanganui situation reflects dire straits of Maori midwife workforce around the country.
GPs fear extra pressure with cheap visits
Responses to: funding to fix building issues, cheaper doctor visits and midwives pay boost
GPs fear extra pressure from cheap visits
Strain on doctors expected to climb with 600,000 people gaining cheaper access to GPs.
$750m for restoring hospitals' urgent building needs
Funding to fix hospital buildings is "a start", but more is needed.
Lethal arsenic levels found in subdivision land
EcoBuild Developments says soil not suitable for its planned eco-subdivision.
Psychiatrists outraged at SkyCity conference venue
Mental health conference held at casino causes upset among psychiatrists
New report slams 'disgusting' family carers policy
Study finds discontent and scepticism about commitment to paying family carers.
Eye clinics to ease patient waiting lists
A series of eye care "mega" clinics aim to ease Auckland patient waiting lists.
Deadly meningococcal on the rise in Fiji, NZ
Health authorities concerned and say more people should be vaccinated against the disease.
Patients report being called 'coconut' by health professionals
Racism towards Māori and Pacific patients is a concern says researcher.
Cancer number one killer in New Zealand
More than 23,000 New Zealanders are diagnosed with cancer every year.
GP visits change under money-saving model
Health Care Home is changing the way we visit our GP, and saving millions in the process.
Girl trapped in her body wants to go home
Ana-Carolina turns 5 - trapped inside Starship hospital where she lives.
Sex cases vanish: Why thousands of rapists walk free
More sex crimes are being reported to police, but offenders aren't getting to court.
Grateful mother pleads for better NZ midwifery funding
"Despite facing burn-out and poverty wages her midwife cared with no complaints."
School provides information on how to use meth 'discreetly'
"Be discreet and only keep 5 grams for personal use" - pamphlet reads.
No alert on drug warning for decades
Mums of kids with disabilities caused by exposure to epilepsy drug in utero want answers.
Study: Why anti-vaxxers think like conspiracy theorists
Anti-vaxxers have similar ideas of being persecuted as conspiracy theorists, study finds.
Win for mayors over rescue helicopters
Health Minister reassures mayors on central North Island rescue helicopter services.
Mayors seek assurances on region's rescue chopper services
Mayors from the central North Island concerned over changes to rescue chopper services
21-year-old's stark warning over stomach surgery
A young NZ woman has spoken about struggling with side effects of gastric bypass surgery.
Rotorua locals rally for their rescue chopper
Rotorua came together for a meeting about proposed changes to the air ambulance service.
Will disability carers policy be revoked? Government won't say
Health minister says a review will be fast-tracked, but refuses to release information.
Polio outbreak: How NZ coped with killer disease
In New Zealand's worst year for polio fatalities, 173 people died.
Leaked email reveals conflicting stories
An email from the Counties Manukau CE raises more questions over who knew what and when.
Your view: 'Maori were patriots fighting for their rights'
Readers speak out on the 'grievance industry'; the Pope and hell; abortion and fluoride
Superbug outbreak sparks review of MoH policy
Spread of superbug at Middlemore Hospital exposed flaws in MoH's emergency plan.
Rise in STI cases prompts health call
The STI can cause serious health problems if left untreated.
National's weakening of rules to blame for state of hospital - Clark
Minister cites auditor's concerns over asset-planning weakness
Rest home access by postcode: report
"This can have serious consequences for their health."
Too costly: Waikato DHB cans controversial online doctor service
Waikato DHB has canned its controversial multi-million dollar virtual health service.