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Health NZ has admitted it didn’t consult with pharmacies before changing the funding.
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Te Whatu Ora is proposing cutting 44 jobs, many of which were just established.
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The Prime Minister spoke to the media following a tour of the Manukau SuperClinic.
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Can cranberry juice really help with UTIs?
A study found that it can also reduce antibiotic reliance.
'Hammered from every direction': Patients sent back to ED from wards
Rotorua ED has just 12 senior doctors - most of them part-time.
Mike Hosking talks to new Commissioner of Health New Zealand Lester Levy
Mike Hosking talks to the new Commissioner of Health New Zealand, Lester Levy, on the Mike Hosking Breakfast. Video / Newstalk ZB
Exploring the buzz around macro tracking: Is it worth your time?
New York Times: Nutrition experts discuss potential health benefits and risks.
Andrew Little: Health reform shouldn’t be this bad. Or this hard
OPINION: The appointment of a Health NZ commissioner doesn't fix issues of funding.
Coroner probes death of Kaikōura toddler at after-hours clinic revealing 'systemic failures'
Everly Dunfoy, 3, died in April 2019 and a Coroner has revealed how and why.
Replacing Health NZ board offers glimmer of hope - Dr Bryce Wilkinson
OPINION: Health Minister Shane Reti should take a bow on this first step.
Abuse in Care inquiry: Snapshot of 138 recommendations for redress
The 3000-page report calls for apologies, redress and police investigations.
‘National disgrace’: NZ’s landmark Abuse in Care inquiry finds 200,000 harmed
The 3000-page report calls for apologies, redress and police investigations.
Senior Rotorua doctors told they will have to work in Taupō
The doctors are upset the decision was made without any consultation with them.
Act Party wants Te Whatu Ora staff to ditch karakia
David Seymour questions whether other cultural practices would be incorporated.
Commissioner Levy to work with Hauora Māori Committee
'I’ve kept Māori health very much in front of mind' - Shane Reti
'He didn't need to die': Flu kills 27-year-old as his mum battled virus in ICU
'I’ve had the flu, we’ve all had the flu, but this is another dimension.'
How to beat the big four diseases of ageing
Telegraph: How lifestyle choices can help prevent some major illnesses.
HIV exacerbated killer's psychosis as he stabbed grandfather to death
Guy Thompson died from blood loss on his neighbour's kitchen floor.
Waipuna Hospice chief executive departs after 16 years
Richard Thurlow has decided now is the right time to step down.
'Men are useless at talking': Charity Men-Tall has high hopes for changes
More than 100 people attended the charity's black-tie event on Saturday.
'Having to wait too long': New commissioner tackles health waiting times
The health minister is blaming the Labour government for a $130m monthly overspend.
Rob Campbell: 'I reckon that most landlords have better health than tenants'
OPINION: A tongue-in-cheek letter on behalf of the Health Minister.
Opinion: Eight key priorities for the new commissioner to sort out Health NZ
OPINION: NZ's health system has become constipated.
The seven health benefits of cold showers
Telegraph: With more evidence but potential risks, experts give tips on taking the plunge.
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Is swallowing gum giving you a bezoar?
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