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Hospitals propose preferential treatment

Two DHBs propose to offer public hospital patients the option of paying for treatment that is not funded by the public health system.

<i>Tapu Misa:</i> Time to start paying parents of disabled

Bay of Plenty shellfish warning continues

Sea slug study can't find cash

Toxic sea slugs could be living in the waters around New Zealand but money to study them is proving harder to find than the slugs themselves.

Addiction fears trigger bid to control painkillers

Public access to a widely-used class of painkillers containing codeine is likely to be restricted within months over addiction fears.

Woman hospitalised after arm caught in conveyor belt

Five on antibiotics after meningitis death

Heritage building saved - for now

The century-old male infirmary ward at Greenlane Hospital has been saved from demolition.

TV stunt star dies after beach rescue

A former television stuntwoman, whom rescuers spent 25 minutes reviving after a near-drowning on New Year's Day, has died after she was sent home from hospital.

<i>Cartoon</i>: It'll soon be raining Kiwi doctors

<i>Editorial</i>: Rule change plays into NZ doctors' hands

Broadcaster eyes rest home buyout

Willie Jackson's urban authority wants to negotiate to buy a troubled rest home tagged for closure at the end of the month.

Staying power and support big factors in kicking the habit

Ministry spends $45,000 publishing DHB scores

Australia opens door to NZ doctors

Plans to make it easier for NZ doctors to work wherever they like in Australia are predicted to worsen this country's medical workforce crisis.

Power of reason reaching smokers

Mental health worker stabbed, beaten by patient

An inquiry has been launched after a mental health worker was stabbed, kicked and had boiling water thrown over her by a patient.

Broadcaster fights for home

Broadcaster Willie Jackson is making a last-ditch attempt to save a Mangere rest home slated for closure by the Counties Manukau DHB.