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Government says any changes will be left to a member's bill.
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Luke Bradford speaks about GPs' waitlist warning
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Shane Reti and Lester Levy announce funding to help boost Health NZ's clinical workforce
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Extra $42m funding for New Zealand's hospitals, senior doctors
The Health Minister and the commissioner said the regions needed more of a boost.
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Why stress can cause a stroke in mid life (and how to prevent it)
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Health Minister promises $42m fund for new senior docs, nurses, will reduce hospital wait times
Reti says $20m to hire 50 new senior docs, $10m for nurses, $12m for other improvements.
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NZ's biggest whooping cough hot spots revealed
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Australian standards could help thousands of Kiwis with lung and chronic health diseases
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Paige Suisted's cancer journey
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Missed diagnoses involving two babies had 'profound impact' on the families involved.
Health NZ to immunise 1400 seasonal workers against measles
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Public sector cuts: More job losses considered before Christmas
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