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'Conspiracy to defraud the public': Doctor accuses Health NZ of failing to disclose unsafe practices

A senior radiologist has asked the Ombudsman to investigate the national health authority.

Strep A study: NZ exposed to ‘worldwide population’ of nasty bacteria

A new analysis raises tricky challenges for burgeoning efforts to make a strep A vaccine.

Heart health red flags you should never ignore

Heart disease is a leading cause of death, but many don't know the warning signs.

Auckland Hospital discusses limiting number of C-sections

The discussions come amid debate about c-section rates at the hospital.

'It was hell': NZ mum believes baby’s death could've been avoided

The parents of a 'heart' baby who died in Estonia tried desperately to medevac her to NZ.

Doctor shortages force Oamaru Hospital to close ED at night

Te Whatu Ora was unable to provide coverage to prevent the closure.

'Terribly sorry': Troubled doctor prescribed drugs for family but took them himself

The former top public hospital doctor's actions amounted to professional misconduct.

'Voice in my head tells me I have to do it': Young Kiwi shares OCD struggles

Research indicates the number of Kiwis with OCD could be as high as 80,000.

DHBs were only paying lip service to Treaty of Waitangi, article says

The report examined district health board annual plans from 2019/2020.

80 deaths, and most of this is preventable, says Dr Jane O’Hallahan

Cervical cancer screening to be fully funded for wāhine Māori.

For the first time, there’s a pill for postpartum depression

New York Times: The pill may encourage more treatment for the debilitating condition.

Nurse & teacher pay: What they earn in Govt deals and how it compares to Aus

Nurses have accepted a new offer and teachers are deciding - so who is better off?

Prospective health ministers lock horns in robust debate as election looms

The battle is on to convince voters which party can deliver better health outcomes.

Cecilia Robinson: Giving smartphones to kids - our unseen health crisis

OPINION: I see the catastrophic rise in mental health concerns among children and teens.

Feeling depressed? Just a handful of nuts could help

Just a few nuts could cut the risk of depression by almost a fifth.

GP funding model 'not fit-for-purpose', say doctors

NZ needs to incentivise and train GPs to make the job worthwhile, according to a report.

Teen cancer patient Julius Webb won’t let leukaemia keep him down

'I’ve got this, I just can’t wait to be home, see my friends, and play rugby again.'

Māori breastfeeding app a resounding success

More than 12,000 people have downloaded the app.