Latest from Ministry of Health

MPI and health ministry to cut hundreds of jobs, union says it's an 'irresponsible gamble'

Ministries are urged to find savings between 6.5 and 7.5 per cent on average.

Another major health group wants ban on engineered stone in thousands of Kiwi homes

Pressure is growing on the Government to act, after Australia decided to ban the stone.

Disability sector appalled by sudden restrictions on support funding

The changes were announced with no warning and were effective immediately.

'Patients will die': End of overnight GP service as underfunding, ageing workforce bite

There is now no overnight doctors service between Whangārei and Auckland's North Shore.

Hope for cancer patients as price falls on life-extending drug

The scheme won't cover all multiple myeloma patients. Details are due within a month.

Ministry of Health staff told job losses likely as department tries to slash costs

The ministry has paused recruitment and is looking to defer spending where possible.

Too sick to enrol? Chronically ill Rotorua woman struggles to find GP

New research shows underfunding is forcing some clinics to cherry-pick healthy patients.

Better cancer treatment and child immunisation among Govt’s new targets

The final item of the 100-day plan was completed with the PM in Northland.

'Move to Auckland': Dentists tell parents to wait 'up to three years' for kids' check-ups

14 per cent of kids due for an oral health check-up in 2022 are yet to be seen.

Debbie Ngarewa-Packer: Te Aka Whai Ora was the answer for Māori health

OPINION: The government has not fronted with its plans to address Māori health.

Public Purse: Can Govt unseat the chair of the Covid-19 inquiry - and at what cost?

The delicate art of politicians resetting an independent Royal Commission Inquiry.

Public sector wages hit record high, driven by health settlement

A new report shows public sector wages rose higher than those in the private sector.

'Urgent action needed': NZ on brink of measles outbreak, say public health experts

New Zealand's immunisation rates are at their lowest in 15 years.

Terminally ill Kiwi children relying on 'luck of the draw' for palliative care

Dr Amanda Evans says paediatric palliative care must be recognised as essential.

12,000 Kiwis being contacted after personal data leak

12,000 Covid-19 vaccinators have been identified as victims of the data leak.

'Disgraceful conduct': Midwife struck off for claiming $200,000 for fake services

Sanaz Khodaverdian tried to mislead auditors by altering and creating false documents.

GP at Shane Reti’s old clinic more than $100k in the red, urges him to fix funding

'We have got to the point that we are running out of time.'

Free breast cancer screening for 69 to 74-year-olds to start within three years

Health Minister says there is "a lot to be done" before the screening age can be lifted.