New Zealand Health

Earlier today
Increase in patients at acute clinics at GP as winter illnesses surge Radio New Zealand08:06
KiwiRail bans 2500 workers from using sleep meds citing safety concerns New Zealand Herald05:05
Targets Trouble Leads To Fake Doctors Appointments Scoop04:45
Airplane noise may harm hearing, experts warn New Zealand Herald02:31
Tax break? Govt urged to make it cheaper for employers to provide health insurance New Zealand Herald02:21
A Gold For Southern Fracture Service Scoop01:28
Yesterday
‘Everyone is dealing with something’: ‘J-Mo’ doesn’t leave out anything in new book New Zealand Herald23:18 14-Jul-25
Auckland's public hospitals at the 'upper limit' of capacity Radio New Zealand19:42 14-Jul-25
‘My husband’s diabetes destroyed our sex life – here’s how we saved our marriage’ New Zealand Herald19:33 14-Jul-25
Auckland ambulance patients being diverted to non-hospital clinics New Zealand Herald10:35 14-Jul-25
German 'doctor death' facing trial for alleged murder of at least 15 patients New Zealand Herald10:35 14-Jul-25
Robert Beaglehole: NZ is on the cusp of smokefree history – we should celebrate New Zealand Herald10:35 14-Jul-25
'Real strain': Student nurses, midwives on workload, financial pressure Radio New Zealand07:40 14-Jul-25
Health minister 'heartened' by rising child immunisation rates Radio New Zealand05:48 14-Jul-25
In the last 7 days
50 Things For 50 Mums This Birth Trauma Awareness Week Scoop23:40 13-Jul-25
New health cadetship is opening doors for Wairoa job seekers New Zealand Herald19:20 13-Jul-25
Health NZ hires thousands more nurses and hundreds more doctors – is it enough? New Zealand Herald18:07 13-Jul-25
'Don't be nervous': Princess of Wales shares tender moment with young fan New Zealand Herald02:42 13-Jul-25
‘Life-changing’: Wellington man back on weight loss drug after Medsafe approval New Zealand Herald00:40 13-Jul-25
'Move it or lose it': Adine Wilson and Irene van Dyk on their TV return to the court New Zealand Herald22:11 12-Jul-25
'Family endured difficult tenancy': Rental managers fined $9700 New Zealand Herald22:05 12-Jul-25
Does breathing actually matter for your workout? New Zealand Herald20:36 12-Jul-25
'Negligent': First mother-baby HIV cases diagnosed in NZ in 20 years New Zealand Herald18:34 12-Jul-25
Wegovy Drug Not Miracle Obesity Cure, Warns Weight-Loss Doctor Scoop03:20 12-Jul-25
St John defends decision not to send ambulance to toddler who broke jaw in fall New Zealand Herald19:30 11-Jul-25
'Powerful example': Mum overcomes addiction to build a life helping others New Zealand Herald19:30 11-Jul-25
Push Gummies halts sales amid creatine content controversy New Zealand Herald07:47 11-Jul-25
I’m a longevity doctor. These are my daily habits to stay young New Zealand Herald07:17 11-Jul-25
Fourth measles case in Wairarapa linked to overseas travel cluster New Zealand Herald05:55 11-Jul-25
ProCare Welcomes Pharmac’s Move To Improve Access To Asthma Inhalers And Long-Acting Contraceptives Scoop04:56 11-Jul-25
Nurses vote to go on 24-hour strike, citing safe staffing concerns Radio New Zealand03:59 11-Jul-25
Hospital Nurses To Take Nationwide Strike Action Scoop03:14 11-Jul-25
Roy Morgan Data Reveals Concerning Rise In Smoking Among Young Australians Scoop00:00 11-Jul-25
Mental Health Worker Numbers Don’t Tell Full Story Of Service Under Stress And Strain Scoop23:56 10-Jul-25
'Hardest worked woman': The extraordinary life of Nurse Maude New Zealand Herald06:20 10-Jul-25
'Major leap forward': Mātai says new MRI method improves multiple sclerosis detection New Zealand Herald05:19 10-Jul-25
Neurodivergence Wellbeing Conference Awards Over 150 Scholarships To Promote Equity And Access Scoop04:26 10-Jul-25
What long Covid can teach us about future pandemics New Zealand Herald01:54 10-Jul-25
Encouraging Signs For Mental Health Workforce Scoop01:13 10-Jul-25
Olivia Munn reveals her mother is battling breast cancer New Zealand Herald23:12 9-Jul-25
'Dying needlessly': Iwi monitors call for action on low cancer screening rates New Zealand Herald22:11 9-Jul-25
The farm babysitter: 'You are human, you are allowed to have a break' New Zealand Herald21:40 9-Jul-25
Desperate Gaza doctors cram several babies into one incubator Radio New Zealand20:58 9-Jul-25
Hospital staff safety concerns rise after gunpoint incident New Zealand Herald08:36 9-Jul-25
My weight ballooned after I gave up drinking - here’s how I finally quit both addictions New Zealand Herald07:45 9-Jul-25
Physical, verbal abuse at hospitals becoming routine Radio New Zealand07:09 9-Jul-25
Fresh school holiday measles scare as three infected people visit supermarket, library New Zealand Herald06:44 9-Jul-25
Government Must Save Tōtara Hospice: NZNO Scoop05:23 9-Jul-25
Union explains support for pilot sacked over Covid-19 vaccine New Zealand Herald03:10 9-Jul-25
Easier Access To Life-Saving Asthma Inhalers Now A Reality Scoop02:40 9-Jul-25
Cutting Red Tape To Improve Medicines Access Scoop02:37 9-Jul-25
Pharmac To Improve Access To Asthma Inhalers And IUDs From 1 August 2025 Scoop02:19 9-Jul-25
Mental Health Grabs The Mic At Youth Parliament 2025 Scoop01:23 9-Jul-25
Celebrity Treasure Island and radio star diagnosed with cancer New Zealand Herald01:08 9-Jul-25
I’m a gastroenterologist - here’s why I tell my patients to eat this one fruit New Zealand Herald00:07 9-Jul-25
King Charles hosts state visit with burst blood vessel in eye New Zealand Herald22:25 8-Jul-25
Auckland nurse finished shift with fractured ankle because of short-staffing New Zealand Herald20:53 8-Jul-25
Mt Eden prison murder-accused, victim both known to mental health services New Zealand Herald20:29 8-Jul-25
Anti-red tape bill a health risk, doctors say Radio New Zealand20:22 8-Jul-25
Doctors welcome U-turn on axing Wellington maternity beds Radio New Zealand18:46 8-Jul-25
Mt Eden prison murder-accused and victim both known to mental health services Radio New Zealand18:15 8-Jul-25
'We don't know': Ministry can't show NZ's $81m problem gambling strategy works New Zealand Herald18:08 8-Jul-25
Freeze-dried food maker aims for major growth with Rebel Sport, Foodstuffs deals New Zealand Herald08:18 8-Jul-25
Pain, sexual dysfunction, incontinence: Why men shouldn’t ignore their pelvic floors New Zealand Herald07:17 8-Jul-25
Health NZ backs down on proposal to cut maternity and gynaecology beds New Zealand Herald07:17 8-Jul-25
NZNO Welcomes Te Whatu Ora Backdown On Wellington Maternity Services Scoop06:57 8-Jul-25
Te Whatu Ora Offer Further Devalues Māori Scoop05:36 8-Jul-25
Minister pressed on future of two Canterbury hospitals Radio New Zealand04:52 8-Jul-25
How Tech Can Help Turn The Mental Health Tide (Affordably) For SMBs Scoop01:41 8-Jul-25
Public health groups file lawsuit to stop RFK jnr’s vaccine changes New Zealand Herald00:09 8-Jul-25
In the last month
Jessie J reveals her cancer hasn't spread New Zealand Herald23:39 7-Jul-25
This World Paramedic Day, Celebrate Our Critical Care Flight Paramedics Scoop23:20 7-Jul-25
'It's devastating': US measles cases reach 33-year high New Zealand Herald21:36 7-Jul-25
Teen dies from flu complications hours after arriving at hospital New Zealand Herald21:06 7-Jul-25
'100% a crisis': More than 900 women wait for specialist gynaecology care in Hawke’s Bay New Zealand Herald19:34 7-Jul-25
Health NZ board re-established by Government New Zealand Herald09:13 7-Jul-25
College Cautions Against Further Strain On Maternity Services Scoop07:40 7-Jul-25
Already Short-Staffed Wellington Hospital Gynaecology Ward Losing Beds Scoop05:58 7-Jul-25
‘Inexplicable’: Woman attacked by lion in Australia knew animal for 20+ years New Zealand Herald05:30 7-Jul-25
First-Ever Strike At Pharmac Scoop04:47 7-Jul-25
I thought my stitch was from over-exercising. It turned out to be cancer New Zealand Herald01:56 7-Jul-25
Pharmac Asks For Feedback On Second Round Of Potential Brand Changes From 2024/25 Annual Tender Scoop01:53 7-Jul-25
Father's claim: Son's second killing could have been prevented NewsTalk ZB23:20 6-Jul-25
Court backs sacking of Northland doctor who sent 'flirty texts' to junior New Zealand Herald22:22 6-Jul-25
Cheese and nightmares: How dairy impacts your sleep New Zealand Herald22:22 6-Jul-25
Leaked memo reveals bed cuts in Wellington maternity wards New Zealand Herald21:52 6-Jul-25
Patient not drug tested hours before second killing, father alleges Radio New Zealand19:47 6-Jul-25
Teen's sudden cancer diagnosis puts close-knit family on 'rollercoaster ride' New Zealand Herald19:19 6-Jul-25
From fishing shows to first aid: Parachute First Aid's unique journey New Zealand Herald18:28 6-Jul-25
Man who killed for second time not drug tested on day of attack Radio New Zealand18:16 6-Jul-25
Many Children Suffering Ongoing Covid Symptoms Scoop08:14 6-Jul-25
Police respond to assault at pool: One hospitalised, charges laid New Zealand Herald07:57 6-Jul-25
Ozempic And Wegovy: The Pros And Cons, Explained Scoop07:54 6-Jul-25
'Remarkable' drugs: Benefits and drawbacks of Ozempic, Wegovy revealed New Zealand Herald05:55 6-Jul-25
Emergency Ambulance Services Celebrate Paramedics And First Responders Scoop02:48 6-Jul-25
'Safety risks': Concerns as hospital security guards double as cleaners Radio New Zealand02:30 6-Jul-25
'Walked down the aisle in pain': Jess Quinn calls for amputee service reform New Zealand Herald18:33 5-Jul-25
Meet the St John call handler who has delivered 19 babies over the phone New Zealand Herald18:33 5-Jul-25
Public Safety Concerns Grow As Doctors Silenced Over Health System Failings Scoop06:15 5-Jul-25
Most student nurses will look overseas if no jobs in NZ - survey Radio New Zealand02:25 5-Jul-25
New CT Unit Will Boost Diagnostic Services In Palmerston North Scoop02:07 5-Jul-25
'Real and unequal': MP's death highlights kidney disease crisis among Māori New Zealand Herald18:18 4-Jul-25
Anorexic teen’s slow, lonely slide to death - what agencies knew New Zealand Herald18:18 4-Jul-25
The Rising Rate Of Type 2 Diabetes In Young New Zealanders Is Becoming A Health Crisis Scoop07:32 4-Jul-25
Maybe it’s not just ageing - maybe it’s anaemia New Zealand Herald07:13 4-Jul-25
Pandemic Perspectives Focus Of COVID-19 Inquiry Public Hearing Next Week Scoop04:35 4-Jul-25
Health NZ accused of dropping 'safe staffing' from nurses pay offer Radio New Zealand04:20 4-Jul-25
Nursing Students Ready To Walk Scoop03:04 4-Jul-25
Health Warning Lifted For Algal Bloom In Lake Hood Scoop01:12 4-Jul-25
Understanding inflammation: When the body's defence turns harmful New Zealand Herald01:07 4-Jul-25
Te Whatu Ora Refuses To Address Patient Safety Concerns Scoop01:05 4-Jul-25
NZICC Lands Two Large Medical Conferences – 3300 Delegates To Attend Scoop00:11 4-Jul-25
Mental Health Charity Amplify The Voices Of 11 Inspiring Kiwis Through Innovative Audio-Visual Exhibition Scoop23:59 3-Jul-25
18,800 people booked for NZICC in 2026; anaesthetists, ophthalmologists the latest New Zealand Herald23:43 3-Jul-25
Updated Statement From Dr Kiki Maoate ONZM, FRACS, Chair – Pasifika Medical Association Group Scoop21:21 3-Jul-25

      
            
      
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