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.
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Blood, Sweat and Tears: Psychobitch
When Kirsty McAlpine experienced menopause it almost destroyed her family. Video / Mike Scott
Youth clinician who took his own life increasingly distressed at work
WorkSafe found a 'very poor workplace culture' at the DHB after a clinician's suicide.
Shane Reti announces security staff funding increase for hospitals
Health Minister Dr Shane Reti announces a $5.7 million boost to employ additional security staff in 32 hospitals across New Zealand. Video / Michael Craig
Why New Zealand's crackdown on vaping needs to go further
OPINION: By next week, disposable vapes need to have nicotine limits and safety features.
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.
'Stock up while you still can': Retailers offload vapes ahead of bans
By next week, disposable vapes need to have maximum nicotine limits and safety features.
New Zealanders trapped in Israel, nurses' pay rise frustration and sinkhole repairs | Focus Morning Bulletin 11 October, 2023
New Zealand church group stranded in Isreal, nurses' pay rise frustration continues and sinkhole repairs continue in Auckland. Video / NZ Herald
Kea Kids: We all know vaping is bad for your health, but why? We find out.
What kinds of chemicals go into vape juice, and what can they do to your body? A Kea Kids News animation explores the science, and reporter Mason takes us to Wellington, where kids and adults have teamed up to crack down. Video / Kea Kids
Nurses won historic pay rise, but some still waiting for up to $23k to show up
Payroll difficulties mean some nurses won't be paid before Christmas - or even later.
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.
Hamilton Lake warning lifted but mind the scum
Health warning placed on Hamilton Lake lifted, but still in place for other lakes.
Pasifika mothers, daughters, wives urged to get tested to help save lives
Around 180 people get cervical cancer in New Zealand and die from the disease each year.
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
Simon Wilson: Nonsense with numbers - the Luxon approach to politics
OPINION: Christopher Luxon talks a big numbers game but the reality is very different.
Commonsense approach still vital in Northland despite lifting of Covid protections
Community leaders in Northland are generally happy with the lifting of Covid protections.
New study on why Pacific patients are high users of EDs
Study debunks belief that Pacific people don't use primary healthcare before visiting ED.
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
Watch: From 257kg to 100kg in 100 weeks - TikTok star's biggest challenge yet
Sāmoan TikTok star 'Uce Gang' has set a challenge that could see him lose 157kg in 100 weeks. Video / Whakaata Māori
Another atmospheric river, PM Hipkins 'blindsided' & why a school is saying 'stay away' | Focus Morning Bulletin 4 May, 2023
Atmospheric river threatens more slips and flooding, Chris Hipkins left in the dark over Labour minister’s shock defection and the future of MasterChef decided after judge’s sudden death in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
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
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
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
The Conversation: Sex and lies are used to sell vapes online.
Slick, false or misleading marketing claims are being used to sell vapes online.
Second meningococcal case reported in Christchurch as teen hospitalised
This is the fourth case of meningococcal disease in Canterbury this year.
Watch: Rob Campbell speaks out once again after being fired from his second public service role
Speaking to Heather Du Plessis-Allan on Newstalk ZB Thursday afternoon, Campbell admitted he was 'losing contact with a lot of things and people that I love'. Video / Newstalk ZB
Rob Campbell fired, tensions at Napier public meeting & hostage Kiwi pilot could be released | Focus Morning Bulletin: 1 March, 2023
Now-former chair of Te Whatu Ora Rob Campbell is refusing to go quietly, tensions are high at Napier public meeting and Indonesian forces negotiating the Kiwi pilot held hostage to be released in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Focus: Dr Ayesha Verrall 'very concerned' about measles outbreak
Dr Verrall has said she is “very concerned” about a possible measles outbreak, given the rates of vaccination in New Zealand. Video / NZ Herald
Focus: New Year Honours 2023 - Sir Ashley Bloomfield
The man who led NZ's Covid-19 response in a pandemic has now been knighted to become Sir Ashley Bloomfield. Video / Marty Melville
Focus: How to stay Covid safe this summer
Clinical immunologist Dr Anthony Jordan gives advice on how to stay Covid safe this summer, while also enjoying the holidays after a 'rough three years'. Video / NZ Herald
Decision made for unvaxxed blood, $2M youth crime package & China's new Covid normal | Focus Morning Bulletin: 8 December, 2022
High Court battle over ill baby over, the Government's plan for New Zealand’s youngest offenders and China relaxes Covid rules in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Decision due for unvaxxed blood case, aviation fuel could be rationed & Indonesia bans sex outside marriage | Focus Morning Bulletin: 7 December, 2022
Baby blood donor battle, the Christmas spike targeting online shoppers and home for Christmas? Why your travel plans could be disrupted in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Cystic fibrosis drug win, serious police incident in West Akl & Iran to disband oppressive morality police | Focus Morning Bulletin 5 December, 2022
Huge win for those with cystic fibrosis, police staff involved in West Auckland 'serious incident' & Iran to disband morality police amid ongoing protests in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald