Pharmac CEO's fate revealed over Rachel Smalley email saga
Pharmac's board met today amid a deepening crisis over internal emails.
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She had no idea just how dangerous UTIs can be if left untreated.
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Payroll difficulties mean some nurses won't be paid before Christmas - or even later.
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His website included a reference to Dr Raj being a third-generation doctor.
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Pharmac email crisis: Emailer apologises to Smalley; Chair meets bosses; Calls for CEO sacking
The PM steps into the Pharmac email row, labelling comments 'totally unacceptable'.
Queenstown cryptosporidium outbreak linked to human faecal contamination
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Nation on alert after Northland resident tested positive for measles
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Woman with dementia sent home from hospital despite warnings
Alzheimer's patient couldn't tell staff what day it was, but they sent her home - twice.
National will consider free cervical cancer screening policy
Labour, the Greens, NZ First and TOP all support free screening.
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Health officials proposed flying cardiac patients to Australia to lessen delays
The idea was abandoned after opposition from clinical leaders.
Health monitoring as dust gets up Hawke’s Bay’s nose
Te Whatu Ora is working to assess the public health risk from airborne silt.
'No red flags' about anti-fluoride, anti-mandate comments, says Nats candidate
Ryan Hamilton says his views were not raised in his candidate selection.
Why ditching NZ’s last Covid protections hasn’t triggered a big bounce-back
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Heat limits needed to protect vulnerable, climate researcher says
As temperatures rise, more people will be at risk from heat stress during extreme seasons.
Ministry of Health reviewing contracts with firm linked to Labour Minister Peeni Henare
PSC declines sweeping probe, but some contracts for Henare-linked firm under review.
Fears, frustrations and critical risks at Hawke's Bay Hospital
Doctors grapple with mistrust over information entered into the hospital's IT systems.
Young mum's $100k bill for cancer drugs that has political parties at odds
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Man planning vape store near school says community must fund a coffee shop to stop him
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Focus: Doctors on strike
Thousands of doctors and dentists on strike across the country today, over what they call our sick healthcare system. Video / NZ Herald
More than 5000 senior doctors, dentists strike today
More strikes are planned for the coming weeks.
Ministry admits incorrectly threatening vape retailers
Vape retailers fought back after being accused of selling non-compliant products.
Revealed: Babies died of syphilis after ‘missed opportunities’
“The rate of congenital syphilis is at the highest level seen," a new report warns.
More than 5000 senior doctors, dentists to strike on Tuesday
More strikes are planned for the coming weeks.
Are caps on weight loss surgery racist? Chewing the Facts investigates
Sasha Borissenko looks at weight loss surgery.
Rest homes charging up to $100 a day for ‘premium’ rooms
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Rob Campbell: Consultants, the public sector, and the real costs of doing business
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