New ZealandDHBs miss five of six ministry targetsThe latest Ministry of Health targets are a mixed bag this quarter.22 May 08:26 AM
New ZealandMammogram reminders mistakenly sentBreast Screen New Zealand's 0800 line has been inundated since it sent out a text in error22 May 02:11 AM
New ZealandEconomist: Health needs extra $1.1bHealth needs $1.1billion in extra funding just to maintain current care.20 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandTobacco giant above the law, expert saysIf Philip Morris wanted to reduce harm they would stop selling cigarettes, expert says.19 May 04:16 AM
New ZealandMore tests follow E. coli find at schoolsThe source of E. coli contamination at two Waiheke schools is still unknown.19 May 04:00 AM
New ZealandSingle-person ambulances will go by 2021A $59.2 million boost will be delivered over four years to eliminate single crewing.14 May 01:05 AM
New ZealandBarry Soper: More than just a phoneCOMMENT: Worse still it meant for many with a smart phone they became more isolated.11 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandED target saves thousands of livesThousands of lives may have been saved by a six-hour wait time target for hospital EDs.11 May 02:01 PM
KahuLaw change puts deadline on GP enrolmentInfants will have to be enrolled with a GP within six weeks under a proposed law change.11 May 04:24 AM
New ZealandLabour releases mental health policyGP appointments for mental health issues will be free under a Labour Government.10 May 11:00 PM
New ZealandPay delay for brother who gave his kidneyA man who donated his kidney to his brother will have to wait to recover his lost income10 May 01:20 AM
KahuWTO ruling on plain packs important for NZ - ministersAn Australian legal victory could pave the way for plain packaging in other countries.07 May 05:47 AM
New ZealandFunding for insomnia drug praised by parentsPharmac could soon fund new treatments for insomnia, HIV, Hep C and others.06 May 11:53 PM
New ZealandTobacco giant 'selling illegally'A tobacco company claims its rival is selling a product illegally.05 May 05:00 PM
LifestyleCold meds no better than rest, honeyNZ's consumer watchdog found many products weren't backed with scientific evidence.03 May 08:59 PM
New ZealandDLish Hangi fined $30k for selling black market pauaTauranga company DLish Hangi has been fined $30,000 for possessing black market seafood02 May 12:22 AM
PoliticsInside Story: Waiting game on cancerDawn Picken talks to patients and doctors about the process of treating the Big C.29 Apr 03:31 AM
New ZealandCall to set e-cig purchase age at 21Calls for tighter regulations on E-cigarettes - including a minimum purchasing age of 21.22 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandTeen's family open up on care anguishFamily of teen who brought traffic to a standstill on Friday have spoken of their pain.22 Apr 07:11 AM
New ZealandMinistry report reveals Havelock water failed annual bacteria test before outbreakConcerns about bacteria in Havelock water supply raised two months before E. coli outbreak22 Apr 05:38 AM
New ZealandRally to legalise medicinal cannabisPressure mounts for the Government to do the "right thing".20 Apr 04:57 AM
New Zealand'It was like giving us a new start'Auckland teen give a "second chance" at life thanks to another family's decision.15 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandParents: Only suicidal kids being seen"To get any help you need to have your child harm themselves or harm other children."14 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandHopes high for big uptake of flu shotsAbout 1.25 million does of the flu vaccine were distributed in New Zealand last year.11 Apr 01:24 AM
New ZealandIHC cuts leave Dunedin families in limboIHC has signalled it will stop providing home support, contract board and foster care.09 Apr 10:21 PM
New ZealandAutism charity drops programmesA lack of funding has forced a charity to end it's autism education programmes.08 Apr 04:38 AM
OpinionRachel SmalleySmalley: Typhoid - Public left in darkCOMMENT: The public can't protect itself if it's left completely in the dark.06 Apr 06:36 PM
New ZealandDunne decides against cannabis registerGovt will not introduce a formal policy to protect medical cannabis users.05 Apr 03:44 AM
EditorialEditorial: Not enough urgency on typhoidHealth authorities took a week to report a typhoid victim has died.04 Apr 05:00 PM
EmploymentTwo charged over alleged cash kickbacksTwo people have been charged over alleged kickbacks at two Manukau Maori organisations.04 Apr 07:22 AM
New ZealandTyphoid outbreak: 15 told to seek medical adviceDisease spread by a common source, but this is yet to be confirmed, officials said.02 Apr 10:23 PM
New ZealandCancer drugs offer hope to manyPharmac has funded two new drugs targeting advanced melanoma.31 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandTyphoid outbreak: 10 in hospitalTen people have been hospitalised with typhoid in Auckland.31 Mar 05:53 AM
New ZealandWoman's pregnancy test nightmareA woman whose son was born with birth defects speaks out about the pill that caused it.30 Mar 04:00 PM
