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'Urgent review' needed after mental health patient's second killing Radio New Zealand01:36

Earlier today

New Whānau Ora providers confirmed after contract provider shake-up New Zealand Herald00:42

'Deep cuts': Hundreds of health IT jobs to be axed New Zealand Herald00:19

The Continuing Struggle In PNG To Provide Hospital Beds Scoop00:04

In the last 4 hours

Auckland Theatre Nurses To Strike Tomorrow Scoop23:39 29-Apr-25

Tonga dengue outbreak: Two deaths as cases rise to 588 New Zealand Herald23:38 29-Apr-25

'Healthier way': The real benefits of air fryers vs ovens New Zealand Herald23:38 29-Apr-25

In the last 6 hours

Statement On Behalf Of The PHO Caucus*: PHO Services Agreement Amendment Protocol Scoop23:08 29-Apr-25

Health Equity And Inclusion Remain Fundamental To #endMalaria Scoop22:27 29-Apr-25

In the last 8 hours

Watch: Mum hears late daughter's heartbeat in girl saved by transplant New Zealand Herald21:12 29-Apr-25

AUT And Abbott Team Up To Tackle Concussions & Women’s Health Scoop20:14 29-Apr-25

‘Profound impact’: Six signs of testosterone deficiency men need to know New Zealand Herald19:34 29-Apr-25

Yesterday

Nearly 400 Doctors Call For Caution And Care In Health Workforce Reform Scoop18:43 29-Apr-25

Hauora Taiwhenua Wins 21st WONCA World Rural Health Conference Scoop18:23 29-Apr-25

Cancer runs in my family - how can I cut my risk? New Zealand Herald15:29 29-Apr-25

Released mental health patient kills for second time New Zealand Herald14:57 29-Apr-25

'Stretched' health system 'getting quietly worse' - striking anaesthetist New Zealand Herald13:37 29-Apr-25

'Excited, scared, nervous': Kiwi TV actress announces pregnancy New Zealand Herald04:16 29-Apr-25

ANZMES Advocates For Equitable Healthcare In Regulatory Reform Submission Scoop04:07 29-Apr-25

Healthcare Providers Funding Immunisations Out Of Own Pockets, Health NZ Admits 'Work To Do' Scoop02:25 29-Apr-25

History Shows Patients At Risk From Physician Associates Scoop01:45 29-Apr-25

Medical Council To Regulate The Physician Associate Profession Scoop00:43 29-Apr-25

Government Focus On Physician Associates A Distraction From Real Issues Scoop00:23 29-Apr-25

Protecting Our Youngest Citizens: Put People Before Profit In Infant Formula Rules Scoop00:23 29-Apr-25

Alcohol And Mental Health Symposium At Parliament - 5 May 2025 Scoop00:13 29-Apr-25

In the last 7 days

Common Sense Solution To Benefit New Zealand’s Medical Workforce, International Events Sector And The Economy Scoop22:45 28-Apr-25

International Day Of Immunology 2025: Brain And Immunity Scoop21:41 28-Apr-25

Govt Cuts Will Cost Jobs, Health, And Homes Scoop20:30 28-Apr-25

Taupō Hospital Accredited To Train Next Generation Of Rural Doctors Scoop18:08 28-Apr-25

Huge Benefits Available From Medical Conferences Scoop18:08 28-Apr-25

Healthcare providers funding immunisations out of own pockets Radio New Zealand13:39 28-Apr-25

Free Speech Union Submits On Phase 2 Of Covid-19 Inquiry: Speech Rights Undermined During Pandemic Scoop04:24 28-Apr-25

Health NZ Disappointed That Association Of Salaried Medical Specialists Strike To Go Ahead Scoop02:40 28-Apr-25

Sex hormones are brain hormones. What does this mean for treating brain diseases? New Zealand Herald02:39 28-Apr-25

Rural women face barriers to abortion, contraceptive care - review Radio New Zealand02:18 28-Apr-25

Death undetermined: Family want coroner to reopen case Radio New Zealand01:59 28-Apr-25

Health NZ mediation fails: 5000 doctors to strike, 4300 patients affected New Zealand Herald01:08 28-Apr-25

COVID-19 Inquiry Receives More Than 31,000 Submissions Scoop00:48 28-Apr-25

'They risk long-term damage’: The girls as young as 4 obsessed with beauty treatments New Zealand Herald00:07 28-Apr-25

'Hīkoi for Health': Doctors on journey for change Radio New Zealand23:27 27-Apr-25

Health Warning Lifted For Algal Bloom In Lake Pegasus Scoop22:45 27-Apr-25

Health NZ 'deeply disappointed' that senior doctors strike to go ahead Radio New Zealand22:36 27-Apr-25

Te Whatu Ora’s Failed Pay Offer Cements Strike Action For Senior Doctors Scoop22:25 27-Apr-25

'Deeply missed': Reality star dead days after health setback New Zealand Herald22:04 27-Apr-25

Five surprising everyday medications that can help prevent dementia New Zealand Herald19:21 27-Apr-25

Women’s Refuge Receives Funding Boost Scoop16:30 27-Apr-25

Do vitamin drips actually work? New Zealand Herald14:25 27-Apr-25

Family wants answers over mother's murder by mental health patient Radio New Zealand13:26 27-Apr-25

New Zealand to recognise physician associates - minister Radio New Zealand03:27 27-Apr-25

Five science-backed hacks to curb your cravings naturally New Zealand Herald20:14 26-Apr-25

Palmerston North Hospital staff haven't noticed promised boost in security, union says Radio New Zealand20:10 26-Apr-25

'You've got rat bite fever': Northland woman's warning to trappers New Zealand Herald13:27 26-Apr-25

'Try not to think about dying': What it’s like being a mum with terminal cancer New Zealand Herald13:27 26-Apr-25

Hanmer War Hospital Brought Back To Life Scoop02:28 26-Apr-25

Why taking a holiday is good for you New Zealand Herald02:04 26-Apr-25

Physician Associate Regulation ‘A Watershed Moment’ For NZ Health Sector Scoop20:41 25-Apr-25

Physician Associates To Be A Regulated Workforce Scoop20:33 25-Apr-25

Physician Associates Regulation To Boost Access To Quality Care Across Aotearoa Scoop20:32 25-Apr-25

'Say your goodbyes, see your family': Mum of infant twins' incurable breast cancer New Zealand Herald18:37 25-Apr-25

Frozen anchovies in recall over biotoxin threat New Zealand Herald04:02 25-Apr-25

It started with a whistling sound in his nose - then things got much worse New Zealand Herald02:30 25-Apr-25

Work To Finally Begin On Long-Awaited Rangiora After-Hours Scoop00:06 25-Apr-25

Got peas? This plant-based milk is healthy and good for the planet New Zealand Herald20:24 24-Apr-25

Most people don’t get enough fibre - this simple advice can help New Zealand Herald18:22 24-Apr-25

Upgrades for ED and ICU at Hawke’s Bay Hospital, 700 more car parks New Zealand Herald14:39 24-Apr-25

Stabbing prompts security review for Department of Corrections New Zealand Herald13:38 24-Apr-25

At 77, she’s as fit as a 25-year-old - what her body tells us about ageing New Zealand Herald02:14 24-Apr-25

Low Risk To Public Health Following Fire At South Taranaki Hotel Scoop00:10 24-Apr-25

Massage can help after a workout, but not for the reason you think New Zealand Herald22:31 23-Apr-25

Hnz and senior doctors in mediation ahead of planned strike Radio New Zealand22:28 23-Apr-25

Battlelines drawn between Health NZ, union over planned doctors strike Radio New Zealand21:57 23-Apr-25

Public Submissions To The COVID-19 Inquiry Close On Sunday 27 April 2025 At Midnight Scoop21:47 23-Apr-25

ANZMES Highlights Lessons From The COVID-19 Pandemic In Submission To Royal Commission Scoop20:36 23-Apr-25

Council investigating complaints over medicinal cannabis prescriptions Radio New Zealand20:05 23-Apr-25

What we know (and don’t know) about autism, according to science New Zealand Herald18:57 23-Apr-25

New Zealand Senior Doctors Vote For National Strike Scoop18:52 23-Apr-25

Autistic child’s family struggle for support after medical injury leaves him unable to walk New Zealand Herald18:37 23-Apr-25

What science says about intermittent fasting New Zealand Herald18:37 23-Apr-25

More Than 900 Health Graduates To Receive Financial Boost Through Bonding Scheme Scoop15:46 23-Apr-25

How our health workforce is jeopardised by political meddling NewsRoom13:01 23-Apr-25

OMAD diet: What is it and what results can you get after one month? New Zealand Herald00:06 23-Apr-25

In the last month

Aid Cuts Threaten The Lives Of 110,000 Children With Severe Malnutrition Reliant On Emergency Treatment Scoop22:11 22-Apr-25

Former All Black hails 'game-changing' brain test New Zealand Herald21:20 22-Apr-25

How Whakatāne Hospital plans to restore full maternity services New Zealand Herald19:21 22-Apr-25

We Want To Hear From As Many People As Possible, Says COVID-19 Inquiry Chair Scoop16:34 22-Apr-25

Here’s a science-backed way to get healthier if you don’t like exercise New Zealand Herald14:16 22-Apr-25

Health Minister not ruling out patient safety commissioner Radio New Zealand13:42 22-Apr-25

Vital Healthcare selling $50m worth of Melbourne property BusinessDesk13:16 22-Apr-25

Gisborne doctors dispute Government’s ‘inaccurate’ hiring figures NewsRoom13:07 22-Apr-25

Yes, wearing socks to bed may help you sleep better New Zealand Herald02:24 22-Apr-25

'Long-suffering' patients: Whangārei doctor on healthcare system strain New Zealand Herald00:23 22-Apr-25

Norwegian Healthcare Model May Be Key To Improving NZ’s Ovarian Cancer Survival Rates Scoop00:15 22-Apr-25

Life X DNA Helps Kiwis Personalise Health Plans With At-Home Genetic Testing Scoop19:19 21-Apr-25

Podiatrist Prescribers Will Increase Access To Medicines Scoop18:45 21-Apr-25

A 20-minute workout to keep you nimble as you age New Zealand Herald15:33 21-Apr-25

Woman runs 10 marathons in 10 days dressed as a chicken Radio New Zealand15:03 21-Apr-25

Health NZ paid for Margie Apa to do governance course as she was leaving the role New Zealand Herald13:13 21-Apr-25

Sinking health system inspires doctors' Hīkoi for Health Reform from Kaitāia New Zealand Herald20:31 20-Apr-25

Ageing gracefully: All you need to know about middle age and beyond New Zealand Herald20:31 20-Apr-25

'He tried so hard': Widow honours cricketer's battle with mental health New Zealand Herald20:02 20-Apr-25

New Zealanders Turn To Genetic Testing For Deeper Insight Into Heart Health And DNA Methylation Scoop19:11 20-Apr-25

Patients have 'bigger concerns' than one-day strike - advocate Radio New Zealand17:06 20-Apr-25

Australians Explore Epigenetics as Interest in Personalised DNA Health Testing Grows Scoop21:26 19-Apr-25

‘Nonsense’ blood service being offered at string of clinics around New Zealand New Zealand Herald16:11 19-Apr-25

Cooking with garlic: Do clove sizes impact your recipes? New Zealand Herald02:28 19-Apr-25

Demand Rises For Cosmetic And Urgent Dental Services In Hawke’s Bay Scoop22:25 18-Apr-25

Is ‘chia seed water’ actually good for you? New Zealand Herald22:24 18-Apr-25

Volunteer firefighters seek equal ACC cover New Zealand Herald19:21 18-Apr-25

An advance in brain research that was once considered impossible New Zealand Herald18:13 18-Apr-25

‘Do not give up’: Mum-of-two undeterred by aggressive cancer, miscarriages New Zealand Herald17:09 18-Apr-25

'It can be heavy-handed': Police pull back from mental health callouts New Zealand Herald13:36 18-Apr-25

Forget plasma transfusions - the simple things you can do today to extend your lifespan New Zealand Herald13:36 18-Apr-25

Nurses strike: 'Shame' of years of unpaid work - union Radio New Zealand04:18 18-Apr-25

1 In 6 New Zealanders Is Disabled. Why Does So Much Health Research Still Exclude Them? Scoop02:18 18-Apr-25

'Pain beyond anything': Parents' grief after 12-year-old son dies of dengue fever New Zealand Herald00:42 18-Apr-25

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