New ZealandRest homes reject DHB demand for birth detailsRest homes are refusing to comply with a demand to find old people's birth certificates to prove they are eligible for care subsidies.30 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandPayments urged for IVF donationsNew Zealand fertility experts are asking whether money could be offered to encourage men and women to donate sperm and eggs for childless couples.29 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandSwine flu hospital admissions top 500Swine flu is continuing to spread in NZ, with some areas reporting higher hospital inpatient rates than during last year's pandemic.23 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandCountry doctors earning $2500 a dayOne of NZ's most remote and cash-strapped health boards is paying fill-in surgeons up to $2500 a day, beating some of our highest earners.17 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandMinister backs Coroner on suicide debatePeter Dunne says he's "very open" to the Chief Coroner's suggestion there needs to be greater openness around the reporting of suicide.13 Aug 02:42 AM
New ZealandSwine flu still a threat here - MoHNew Zealand is still seeing a significant level of swine flu, says the Ministry of Health.11 Aug 06:08 AM
New ZealandJohn Kirwan's depression campaign a successThe latest initiative from the Ministry of Health - a self-help programme featuring John Kirwan - is proving a success at helping depression sufferers.06 Aug 07:55 AM
New ZealandDyson: DHB chief's resignation over cuts not the lastThe departure of Capital Coast District Health Board chief executive Ken Whelan because of pressure to cut costs will not be the last, Labour MP Ruth Dyson says.05 Aug 10:56 PM
