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HIV self-tests to be available at pharmacies
Experts say it is an important step in reducing the stigma associated with the disease.
Director of Mental Health probes mistaken identity after 11yo restrained, injected
The young girl was handcuffed, restrained and injected with antipsychotic medication.
'Significant failings': Health NZ apologises after 11yo injected twice in mistaken identity case
'This particular case cannot happen again,' said a health boss.
‘They will go blind’: Healthcare too inaccessible for Wānaka patients, new report finds
Some residents travel seven hours for medical appointments.
'Splits us into two': Willie Apiata hands over Victoria Cross over entitlements issue
He gifted his medal to Veterans Affairs minister Chris Penk in the hope of a law change.
Toxic algae bloom: Health warning issued for Lake Rotoehu
People should avoid contact with the water to prevent illness.
Health NZ to cut more than $200m from its contractor and consultant spend
Health New Zealand has been using contractors to fill vacancies.
Cecilia Robinson: Why NZ’s health system needs a digital transformation now
OPINION: Sweden’s integrated system allows real-time data access across providers.
Letters: Medical mishap victims deserve better support
OPINION: 'Many of us are raised to believe in, and trust medical personnel.'
Bill English on fixing the health system - and the Auckland iwi leading the way
The former Prime Minister thinks there are plenty of ways to improve performance.
Lake bacteria poisoning: Warning after swimmer falls ill
The person was exposed to bacteria at Lake Hood before a health warning was issued.
Opinion: The case for combining doctors and paramedics on air ambulances
OPINION: In a rescue helicopter, seconds count, and you want the best team possible.
'Malicious actor' downloaded private information about Health NZ staff
There is no evidence the leaked information was shared or posted online.
Rotorua water to be fluoridated by Friday
The council will also make two temporary sources of unfluoridated water available.
‘Sloppy’: Lawyer fined over name slip in high-profile case
Sue Grey was being interviewed when she revealed too much information about a baby.
Letters: Eden Park freebies erode trust; Peters shifts blame
OPINION: 'Twenty-five tickets a year for one councillor doesn't inspire confidence.'
11yo misidentified, handcuffed, given antipsychotics at mental health clinic
Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey slammed the mistaken identity incident as unacceptable.
Editorial: One specialist goes on leave and the health system cracks appear
OPINION: Our health system, including children's palliative care, has been neglected.
Prison hunger strike: Dean Wickliffe hospitalised, parole hearing moved forward
Wickliffe's parole board hearing has been brought forward due to his declining health.
‘I am deeply sorry’: Man developed terminal cancer after experts missed signs for five years
'Several different clinicians involved in [his] care failed to identify the abnormality.'
Rural homebirth: Midwife returns to tragedy after popping out for lunch
The baby was pronounced stillborn after resuscitation attempts failed.
‘We need these young doctors’: Top medical graduate struggles to find job
Marley Joseph, top 2022 medical graduate, can't find a hospital job.
Health Minister Simeon Brown: Getting healthcare patient-centric and back to basics
OPINION: For the first time in years, the focus is back on patients, not bureaucracy.
Can NZ’s maternity system handle new three-day-stay bill?
Mums across the country could get a minimum three-day hospital stay if a new bill passes.
Ex-convict promoted ‘bogus’ blood detox, seen with patients in Auckland clinic
A health expert described the treatments as 'quackery'.
‘Incompetence’: How a simple injection led to infection, blood clots and 17 days in hospital
Health NZ has apologised to the single mother as it conducts an internal review.
No backing down for Napier health services protest
A Napier health services protest rally will start on Sunday at 1pm, at the Sound Shell.