Associate Health Minister likely confused over conflicting tobacco tax comments - PM
A leaked document indicated the NZ First MP had asked for advice on an excise tax freeze.
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'Your confidence takes a hammering': Nurse speaks out about verbal abuse from patients
It comes as assaults on staff at Bay of Plenty hospitals have been rising.
'Your confidence takes a hammering': Nurse speaks out about verbal abuse from patients
She is calling for the "long-term" increase of extra security guards at hospitals.
Cot death: Baby may have been saved if Oranga Tamariki had helped with bedding, says coroner
Silongo Mafi, 3 months old, died while sharing a bed with his mother.
'Minister for the tobacco industry': Advocates slam proposed tax freeze
Former Health Minister Ayesha Verrall said Costello needed to clear the air.
Health Minister takes surgical approach to regional priorities
Shane Reti wants health decisions back to regions - not centralised bureaucracy.
What does a new Government mean for assisted dying in New Zealand?
A more conservative Cabinet may make it more difficult to broaden the law.
Briefing reveals acute risks of under-strain maternity units
A ministerial briefing, obtained by the Herald, reveals the severe pressure.
Fifth Covid wave hits new high in NZ as Govt looks at ending free RATs
OPINION: Covid-19 levels have surged to their highest levels since NZ's fifth wave began.
Waitangi Tribunal accepts urgent discussion needed on scrapping of Māori Health Authority
The decision adds to growing tension surrounding government policy affecting Māori.
'I'm in deep water': Man who sold bleach as cure for Covid-19 jailed
Roger Blake's company made more than $100,000 selling the product during the pandemic.
Vacant $50m property in central Auckland vandalised as former owners look for a new home for the disabled
The new board at Laura Fergusson Trust is now looking for a new facility in Auckland.
Health Minister gets official advice on 'appropriate expansion' of free cervical cancer testing
The 'co-payments' most women make to be screened could soon be scrapped.
Quest for a vaccine to fight rheumatic fever - a disease that kills and maims hundreds of Kiwis
The race to develop the world-first vaccine, and why it's so badly needed here.
Northland general practices beyond crisis point, doctors say
More patients will struggle to get a doctor's appointment if the situation continues.
Exclusive: Memo reveals crisis facing hospital ICU
The Herald has obtained a memo indicating the tertiary status of the ICU was at stake.
Huge Middlemore ED demand: Plea for patients with ‘threats to life or limb’ only
The plea comes as new data shows large numbers are going to EDs and facing longer delays.
Why Seymour, Peters are right about scrapping Royal Commission into Covid
OPINION: The terms of reference presuppose the public health response was justified.
Social media threat to release patient vaccine information after data breach
Barry Young has appeared in court charged dishonestly accessing a computer.
Health Minister Shane Reti brings in observer at Health NZ because of ‘significant challenges’ with health reforms
Former healthcare executive Ken Whelan has been brought to oversee the sector.
Smoking rates drop to all-time low, vaping rises ahead of smokefree repeal
Ten per cent of Kiwi adults vape daily, with rates highest among young people.
Ian McCrae: How Te Whatu Ora strangled the health tech Golden Goose
Despite the flood of spending the agency appears to be angling for even more money.
Prostate cancer: 'I don’t want anyone else to go through the hell I’ve gone through'
The Prostate Cancer Foundation wants an initial pilot for all men aged over 50.
Waikato Uni confident of med school despite Act request for new costings
The $380m project has raised questions over cost, staffing and the funding process.
Respecting your Rights - Health and Disability Commissioner
In Aotearoa New Zealand, it’s important that everyone knows their rights when it comes to health and disability care, this video encourages everyone to be aware of their rights so they can ask questions, seek support, and ensure their voices are heard. Video / Health and Disability Commission
NZ risks being an 'international outlier' over WHO opposition, Helen Clark says
NZ is one of just a handful of 194 member states raising concern over “minor” policy.
Covid-19 still NZ’s ‘biggest infectious disease problem’
Cases have been on the rise with a looming fifth Christmas wave.
Radius expenses push profit down as it brings in nurses from overseas
Company went on a big overseas nursing recruitment drive last year to fully staff places.
Gruelling five weeks: Man's long wait for triple-bypass surgery in Waikato Hospital
'Does not hold you in good stead before a major operation'.
Opinion: Health and education are closely linked - NZ needs to integrate them more in primary schools
Many NZ children face health and education challenges. Would a holistic approach help?
Gran denied surgery, given death sentence - so she went to Canada and is thriving
Jo Gaeta's son refused to accept nothing could be done.
'Excessively high': Te Whatu Ora's $100m consultant bill - and the firm that got $44m
Staff feel 'they are being second-guessed and overruled,' former chairman says.
'Told you so': Council pauses fluoridation work after court judgement
"I am resisting the urge to say ‘I told you so’,” one councillor said.
'Pretty alarmed': Thousands of Kiwis with ADHD forced to switch drugs after supply problems
Global demand has been blamed for the shortage of Teva, a common ADHD drug.