Free cervical screening for all NZ women? Te Whatu Ora seeks funding
Cervical screening is the only national screening programme not to be free to all.
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Folic acid to be added to bread flour from August
Fortifying bread with folic acid is safe and significantly reduces birth defects.
Tragic milestone: NZ on verge of reporting 3000th Covid-19 death
Epidemiologist says coronavirus is on track to claim twice as many lives as flu in 2023.
Decades of work in the disability sector leads to prestigious honour
John Taylor has been dedicated to the disability sector for more than 35 years.
Favona scrap yard blaze, police milestone and house prices to turn? | Focus Morning Bulletin: 01 June, 2023
South Aucklanders concerned over toxic smoke, government set to hit promise of 1800 net police increase and reports indicate potentially better times ahead for homeowners, in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Covid-19 numbers: 14,371 new cases, 49 deaths in past week
The total number of deaths from the disease is now 2942.
Deputy PM's new Hawke's Bay Hospital quote creates confusion
The mixed messages continue about hospital development in Hawke's Bay.
Amputee who was sexually harassed at Hutt Hospital claims her call bell was disconnected
'He just kept coming in', Linda Worrall says.
Exclusive: Rise in maternity incidents at Auckland Hospital
Nearly half of the hospital's midwifery positions were vacant.
Some prescriptions will still attract $15 fee, despite Budget policy to abolish $5 charges
The Government has abolished most charges, but some remain.
Watch: 'Currently between jobs': Jacinda Ardern speaks at WHO assembly
Ex PM jokes, pays tribute to Bloomfield, Gerrard in NZ Covid response.
Biggest ever emissions reduction project, Covid booster uptake slows & legal challenge to block nurse strike | Focus Morning Bulletin: 22 May, 2023
The government unveils biggest ever emissions reduction project, Covid booster uptake slows and why legal action could stop nurses from striking in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
'Something is wrong': The forgotten disease that's become a silent killer
Government documents reveal stonemasons remain at risk from the deadly dust.
Wellington fire: What to know about asbestos risk
Officials say there's no cause for alarm over potential asbestos risk after deadly fire.
Three mums and a dad: Little boy's adoption granted
One woman donated an egg, another was a surrogate, and the third adopted the baby.
Measles scare: ‘I think we have dodged a bullet on this one’
“We’re not out of the woods yet but it’s looking promising," Dr Nikki Turner says.
Breast cancer screening delays may have harmed patients
Up to 10 women have been impacted by breast cancer screening delays.
Measles outbreak: Staff, students at affected school lack 'adequate' immunity
Albany Senior High School student tested positive for the virus last week.
94 hours in A&E: Health watchdog calls for action on hospital overcrowding
Doctors raised alarm after patients were 'marooned' for days in Auckland Hospital's ED.
Face-off over hospital claims as race for Tukituki begins
The National candidate says the Labour MP may be over-egging a new hospital proposal.
Government launches winter health plan
The plan includes 24 initiatives to help reduce hospital demand.
1000 students and staff close contacts of measles case
Close contacts who have not been fully vaccinated must stay home for a week.
'Significant risk': Infant jab rate below target amid whooping cough fears
Three infants, all aged under one year, have died from whooping cough this year.
C-section scrap: Private obstetricians fume at ‘inappropriate’ Auckland Hospital rules
Emails reveal predictions of a "community uprising" should the ban continue.
Ministry shelves plans for long-delayed Covid-19 prevalence surveys
Health Ministry shelves plans for Covid-19 surveys, after more than a year of delays.
Anzac Day 2023, concerns around Assisted Dying practitioner info & warning of $2k Census fines | Focus Morning Bulletin: 25 April, 2023
Thousands across Aotearoa turn out to Anzac Day commemorations, concerns around Assisted Dying practitioner info being publically released and Stats NZ remind Kiwis of $2k Census fines in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
'Unbelievably irresponsible': Assisted death doctors warned they may be publicly named
One health practioner said it would "paint targets" on doctors' and nurses' backs.
Cancer treatment crisis, green light for more migrants & history at the Cabinet table | Focus Morning Bulletin 12 April, 2023
Cancer treatment backlog breaching patients' rights, green light for more migrants to get residency and history made at the Cabinet table in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Covid restrictions remain: Ministry confirms 127 Hawke’s Bay people have died with Covid
77,432 Covid cases reported since start of pandemic.
New warning about potent drug Alpha-PVP being sold as MDMA
The off-white powder can cause paranoia, anxiety, and a dry or numb mouth.
Local Focus: Isolated and alone while losing his legs
Gisborne resident Josh Grant talks about his lonely brush with death.
Watch: Mike Hosking speaks with PM Chris Hipkins on lobbyists, health reforms
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins told Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking that swipe card access for lobbyists did not necessarily mean they get meeting with anyone in the parliament. Video / Newstalk ZB
Woken up at 4am: Rest home complaints reveal staff shortages, residents left soiled
“Staff shortages across the sector have impacted care outcomes."
Is it time for free dental care in NZ?
Many people avoid dental care for decades because of the cost.