Public primary healthcare spending has flatlined and Health Minister Simeon Brown announces plans for a second South Auckland hospital. Video/ NZ Herald
NZ discovery may potentially give doctors a clearer steer on when to stand down players.
The council will also make two temporary sources of unfluoridated water available.
Health Minister Simeon Brown confirms plans for a new hospital in South Auckland to ease pressure on Middlemore.
Middlemore Hospital has been under intense pressure for years.
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Patients will no longer need to travel to Hamilton for two private diagnostic tests.
Psychologists fear that the Government's plans will dumb down the profession.
'Your data could get sold or transferred,' an expert warned.
The building blocks of chewing gum were similar to what is found 'in car tyres'.
A carer for a woman in her early 20s saw girl's photo and mistook her for their patient.
A carer for a 21-year-old saw the photo and mistook her for their patient.
Hormonal changes during menopause can cause symptoms like hot flushes and anxiety.
The pothole joins the health waiting list for surgery, one person said.
The AI filter made users look ‘chubby’ or ‘skinny’, sparking criticism.
People are increasingly consuming protein in the belief it helps them stay healthy.
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OPINION: 'Twenty-five tickets a year for one councillor doesn't inspire confidence.'
Seven public pools in Greater Wellington are linked to the stomach bug outbreak.
Wickliffe's parole board hearing has been brought forward due to his declining health.
'Several different clinicians involved in [his] care failed to identify the abnormality.'
The baby was pronounced stillborn after resuscitation attempts failed.
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General paediatricians were asked to fill the role but lacked training.
The 88-year-old waved from Rome's Gemelli hospital balcony, looking tired.
Just over 200 people rallied to support the call for better Napier Health Centre services.
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Mums across the country could get a minimum three-day hospital stay if a new bill passes.
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A health expert described the treatments as 'quackery'.
Ian Tollemache wants an explanation of how a surgery mistake happened.
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Health NZ has apologised to the single mother as it conducts an internal review.