Focus: GP enrolment difficulty
General practices around the country are increasingly putting up the 'full' sign. Video / NZ Herald / Getty
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromHealth
'Big challenges ahead of us': PM on first 100 days, final health anouncement today
Christopher Luxon spoke to Newstalk ZB’s Mike Hosking this morning.
Concerns at capacity GP clinics are ‘cream-skimming’ and discriminating in selecting new patients
Staff surveys said four in five GPs had closed books or limited enrolments.
Feeling the menopause blues? Pack your bags for a rejuvenating retreat
Discover holidays with specific perimenopause and menopause programmes.
‘Not children’s toys’: Trauma surgeons call for stricter rules on deadly air rifles
Doctors want air guns regulated like other firearms
Is your child behind on their health checks?
A startling number of NZ kids aren't getting regular health checks, new survey shows.
Why do young people have such poor mental health?
More young people are struggling with their health than ever before - here's why.
The big risk factor for dementia - and what the Government is being urged to do about it
The Government subsidy for hearing aids of $1022 hasn't increased for years.
Watch: Customers vomit blood after being served dry ice instead of breath freshener
It was supposed to be a nice outing with friends and family. It ended in five in hospital.
'Move to Auckland': Dentists tell parents to wait 'up to three years' for kids' check-ups
14 per cent of kids due for an oral health check-up in 2022 are yet to be seen.
The new Covid vaccine is out today - here's all you need to know
Kiwis over 30 will be able to access the latest Covid shot from today. How does it work?
Seven fitness lessons from rock gods and pop stars you should try
Get to know the secret to getting in shape from the biggest pop stars and rock legends.
Survivor's courageous lake charity paddle
He was given two years to live in 2009. Now, he's paddling 7km in a waka for charity.
Can losing weight increase your risk of cancer?
Being overweight is linked to many health issues – but what about losing weight?
Bullied manager awarded $137,000 for workplace abuse
Magnum Hire owner created 'toxic' work culture with regular abuse and tantrums.
7 habits that are keeping middle-aged men from a longer life
From lying on the sofa to neglecting loved ones, is it time to rethink our behaviour?
Health worker exodus, youth boot camps and KiwiSaver contributions | Focus Morning Bulletin March 6, 2024
Fears of a health worker exodus as Kiwis are tempted across the ditch, more details emerge on the Government’s youth boot camps and how much ignoring your Kiwisaver could be costing you in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Health partnership aims to improve dementia care for Māori communities.
Dr Makarena Dudley will be questioning whānau on mate wareware care.
Boy with 'crippling disability' denied rehab after five-hour brain surgery
'We just do not have enough facilities for the kids in our country,' his mum says.
Volume of cocaine consumed in NZ jumps more than 90 per cent
There has also been a tenfold increase in people in their 60s and 70s using cannabis.
'Extremely busy': Christchurch Hospital ED swamped with over 100 patients
The high rates of occupancy were expected to continue until Wednesday morning.
'No joy': Bruce Willis' wife's candid marriage confession
The couple have been married for almost 15 years and share two daughters together.
Is the workplace affecting women's heart health?
With the right practices, workplaces can have a positive impact on women’s health.
How can I lose my beer belly and still drink alcohol?
It can be taxing for not only the bank account, but also long-term health.
How hair loss has been interpreted throughout the years
Women's alopecia has been viewed differently in history - what does it really mean?
'A moral debt': The nation making a historic move on abortion
As other nations roll back women's rights, one country is enshrining them in law.
How much language learning is lost during toddlers' screen time?
The average 3-year-old could be missing out on more than 1100 adult words a day.
Northland gets a disabled entertainment extravaganza
A spark of entertainment for the Far North's disabled community.
Science of sleep: 10 things we’re learning about sleep in NZ
We all spend around one third of our lives asleep - yet a third of us don't get enough.
Double blow: One brother told he has bowel cancer as his sibling dies
Friends rally after tragedy strikes a South Auckland whānau.
Pensioner bashed at rally to her attacker: 'You're a disgrace'
Senior citizen meets her attacker in court.
Why motivation isn’t enough to stay on track with your fitness goals
Kiwi personal trainer Samantha Bluemel's top tips for better wellbeing.
Smoking vs vaping — what both do to your body from the first puff
Can vaping really be less harmful? Experts weigh in on the short and long-term effects.
'Traumatised' mum who lost baby slams hospital treatment
A woman who lost her baby at 15 weeks was not told she would miscarry a baby alive.