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Closure of Birthcare birthing suites ‘could increase pressure on public hospital services’ in Auck
Reaction to Birthcare in Parnell closing its birth suites from December 31.
Police to refuse 'inappropriate' mental health callouts
Police receive calls from hospitals for help they believe should not involve them.
Grey council asks ministry to investigate dump above water supply
Grey district mayor: 'Who builds a dump above a water supply these days?'
Puberty blocker use in NZ far higher than similar countries, study finds
The safety and reversibility of the medication is being reviewed by the Health Ministry.
‘Need, not race’ directive unscientific and dangerous, researchers say
Health professionals and scientists should reject the Government's directive, they said.
The code at the counter: How a Hastings vape store sold cigarettes for $5
An undercover agent used the code, leading to a prosecution and thousands in fines.
Nang ban: Selling or using nitrous oxide to get high could lead to prison
The Government has announced urgent changes to the recreational use of nitrous oxide.
Kiwis with rare condition spend up to $200k for surgery overseas. Does it work?
Patients say Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome surgery is life-changing. Experts not so sure.
'We all miss him': Mum-of-four on losing husband to blood cancer
Every day eight New Zealanders are diagnosed with a form of blood cancer.
Catheter unchanged for four months: Patient suffers life-threatening complications
The home care company, Nurse Maude, has been told to apologise and make changes.
Kiwi parents of babies with heart defects interviewed in ground-breaking research
What's it like to discover your unborn baby has a major heart condition?
GP practices lay complaint with Commerce Commision over ‘unfair’ and ‘illegal’ contracts
The General Practice Owners Association says underfunding primary care is bad for all New Zealanders.
Service cuts ‘would make a broken system very much worse’: Alzheimers NZ
How will New Zealand handle the growing numbers of dementia cases?
'Concept of family doctors in NZ is dead': GPs warn of primary care collapse
Doctors liken Herald footage of people queuing for care as 'Third World'.
Editorial: The GP crisis and the patients left out in the cold
OPINION: 'The drip is turning to a trickle, which threatens to become a torrent.'
Revealed: Why elective surgeries are cancelled at late notice
Health Minister Shane Reti asked top-level officials to provide a briefing on the issue.
'Heartbreaking': Patients queue in cold from 6am to see doctor
Patients said they sometimes waited five hours to see a doctor.
Tana heads to court and Paralympics under way | Focus Morning Bulletin August 29
In today's headlines with Wilhelmina Shrimpton, former Green MP Darleen Tana heads to court, concerns over Health NZ job cuts and Paralympics under way in Paris.
Health NZ in the firing line | Focus Morning Bulletin August 23
In today's headlines with Wilhelmina Shrimpton, Health NZ in the firing line, bowel cancer screening concern, and new Mpox variant spreads to Asia.
Health NZ can’t cut $1.4b without eating into front line, analysis shows
Researchers say underfunding - not just mismanagement - is to blame for Health NZ's woes.
Halt on surgical mesh operations set to last until at least mid-2025
Conditions for lifting the pause on mesh surgeries have not yet been met: Health Ministry.
Minister steps in after revelations police not enforcing vaping law
Police haven't issued a single fine since the law came into force in 2021.
'Our EDs don’t turn people away, or close': Minister defends hospital emergency department
The minister defends Whangārei Hospital after it went into code black last Friday.
Faster cancer treatment measure slips; patients 'deserve better'
Health NZ "acknowledges the challenging situation some people may be facing with delays."
Dr Lester Levy and Mental Health Minister deliver speeches at Mental Health Summit in Auckland
Dr Lester Levy and Matt Doocey delivered speeches to the nib Health Innovators’ Summit, held at the Northern Club in downtown Auckland. Video / NZ Herald
'We have to face some very strong medicine as an organisation' - Health NZ boss Lester Levy
Health NZ boss Dr Lester Levy says there is a "serious financial problem" in health.
'Unaffordable': Hospital upgrades will cost billions
According to officials, many hospitals are reaching the end of their life cycles.
'I’m on my way out': Suffering patients say right-to-die law still doesn't help them
The family of a woman who was declined for assisted dying say the law is 'ridiculous'.
Public sector cuts: $58m so far in redundancy payouts at Govt agencies
Nicola Willis says the cost is small compared to the $6b they're expecting to save.
Health NZ backtracks on early free access to 'miracle' cancer drug
Early access to the drug could make a significant difference in some patients' survival.
Health NZ blocks early free access to 'miracle' cancer drug
Early access to the drug could make a significant difference in some patients' survival.
Shane Reti: 'Precarious position' - why sacking Health NZ board had to happen
OPINION: I am taking these steps to secure a better future for health in NZ.
'Having to wait too long': New commissioner tackles health waiting times
The health minister is blaming the Labour government for a $130m monthly overspend.