WellSouth Primary Health Network welcomes the government's confirmation that the new Dunedin Hospital will proceed. Investment in a building is critical. However, bricks and mortar are only part of ...

The hui provided a platform for constructive collaboration to tackle urgent challenges in hauora service delivery adversely impacting whānau Māori in the eastern Bay of Plenty region.

World Cancer Day is an opportunity to recognise those who are impacted by cancer and highlight initiatives that are delivering better and faster access to cancer care, Health Minister Simeon Brown and ...

Delays in diagnosing a man’s cancer diagnosis led to finger amputation, lymph node removal and radiation therapy. The HDC ...

On Wednesday 5th February and Friday 7th February, APEX laboratory workers employed by privately owned laboratory providers will withdraw all their labour in support of three separate collective ...

In a report released today, Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner Carolyn Cooper has found Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora breached the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers’ Rights ...

In a report released today, Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner Vanessa Caldwell provides adverse comment on a GP, Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora and a medical centre over delays in care ...

“AI presents a major opportunity to lift productivity and improve public service delivery but government must ensure it is done right. “This guidance is part of a suite of tools for agencies to adopt ...

A six-page briefing paper from GenPro to new health minister Simeon Brown cuts to the chase - general practice is key to solving many of the problems faced by our health system.

Pharmac is consulting on funding a new progestogen-only oral contraceptive pill called desogestrel (branded as Cerazette) from 1 April 2025. A range of oral contraceptive pills are currently available ...

GenPro Chair Dr Angus Chambers says doctors are on the same page as the Minister as every day they see the frustration of patients not able to make appointments in a timely way or register with their ...

Any member of the public can submit to the Inquiry using the portal at www.covid19inquiry.nz. Submissions close at midnight on 27 April 2025. “I would strongly encourage New Zealanders to have their ...