David Clark
First NZ nursing strike in three decades looms
As the prospect of the first national nursing strike in 30 years looms, nurses believe they have the public's support - despite rejecting a half a billion dollar pay offer. Hospitals could be left… Audio
David Clark: No more money for nurses
Health Minister David Clark joins Checkpoint live to respond to the nurses' decision to reject the DHBs' pay offer and why he offered Counties Manukau dhb acting chair Rabin Rabindran what he said was… Video, Audio
David Clark accused of silencing DHB staff
Three matters pertaining to employment, featuring David Clark, Rebel Wilson and the staff at Spark. Audio
Health overhaul 'once in a generation' chance - David Clark
The health needs of Maori and Pacific communities will be a key focus of a far-reaching government review of health services. And the number of District Health Boards could be slashed. David Clark is… Audio
Health gets big boost in 2018 Budget
Health Minister David Clark tells John Campbell he can't hide his excitement about the $3.2 billion funding boost to health, announced in today's Budget. Video, Audio
Govt backtracks on GP visit subsidy, 'prioritising' promises
The Health Minister has confirmed that the government will renege on its promise to provide cheaper GP visits by July this year. David Clark says after promising discounts of $10 a visit, the… Audio
Labour breaks election promise on GPs fees - National
Labour looks set to renege on one of its election promises by delaying plans to reduce GPs' fees on July 1. National says it's no surprise the government has had to backtrack, as it over-promised… Audio
NI mayors left out of loop on air ambulance changes
North Island mayors who were concerned their regions could lose their rescue helicopter services were not aware they could enter the tender to keep the service, Health Minister David Clark says. Video, Audio
Middlemore mould: Health Minister demands asset management plan
Health Minister David Clark is warning it's not just Middlemore Hospital with big building troubles. "I learnt the Scott building needed urgent repairs & that week I signed off on additional… Audio
Coleman defends legacy as he leaves Parliament
The outgoing National MP Jonathan Coleman is defending his record as Health Minister, while debate rages on about funding for public services. The coalition government is softening up the electorate… Audio
Middlemore building woes worse than first thought
The extent of the Counties Manukau District Health Board's building woes is greater than first thought. As RNZ News has been reporting, hospital buildings at Middlemore Hospital are full of rot and… Audio
NZ health system 'won't be fixed in one term'
New Zealand's health system has been so badly neglected by the previous government it needs about $14 billion invested in infrastructure in the next 10 years, Health Minister David Clark tells John… Video, Audio
Middlemore mould: 'Most staff knew' - ex-chair Lee Mathias
The former Counties Manukau District Health Board chair, Lee Mathias, says it was common knowlege there was mould within the walls of Middlemore Hospital buildings when she headed the board. But… Audio
Middlemore leaky buildings: Health Ministers in dark
Both the current and former Health Ministers say they were kept in the dark about the extent of the leaky and buildings at Middlemore Hospital. Health Minister David Clark says he's had some frank… Audio
Middlemore rot: David Clark, Jonathan Coleman not briefed
Both the current and former Health Ministers say they weren't briefed about the extent of decay in buildings at Middlemore Hospital. The Health Minister David Clark has signed off an extra $11.5… Audio
Hospital rot: Health Minister has frank words for DHB
The extent of the leaky and rotting buildings at Middlemore Hospital was not revealed to the current or former Health Ministers.
Middlemore rot: 'It should be demolished, rebuilt'
Severe rot and mould has been found in several buildings at Middlemore Hospital. One of the rotten buildings is the children's hospital and new documents reveal the decay is so bad it is in danger of… Audio
Health Minister moves to improve pay, conditions for NZ midwives
Health Minister David Clark says he is working on an urgent response to the midwife crisis in New Zealand ahead of this year's budget. He talks to John Campbell. Video, Audio
Double blow for sufferers of rare diseases
The Labour led government's being accused of back tracking on promises to fund drugs for sufferers of rare diseases and stonewalling campaigners who want to know why. In a second blow to the… Audio
Health officials apologise over bowel-screening botch-up
Health officials are promising that a botch-up in a key bowel-screening programme won't be repeated.
