Health
Health NZ places number of digital projects on hold
A patient information system lauded by Health New Zealand is among a raft of digital projects put on hold. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Queenstown Lakes residents face lack of health specialists
A new report has found some Queenstown Lakes communities have to travel seven hours to see a specialist doctor and pay for healthcare that's free in other parts of the district. Tess Brunton has more.
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Parents on notice after a spate of drownings
With drowning numbers creeping up, a water safety expert explains why so many of these deaths are avoidable Audio
Feature interview: social media as WMD
The first generation to grow up never knowing a time before smartphones and social media has had enough. As a teenager, Emma Lembke saw her own mental health declining with constant scrolling and… Audio
New Director-General of Health appointed
Audrey Sonerson has been appointed to the role after the resignation of Diana Sarfati.
Tech Tuesday: tech in healthcare
Tim Batt takes a look at some ways tech is changing the medical world, brain implants, AI doctors and depression therapy. Audio
60 years of nursing changes
Nursing is a profession that has long been dominated by women and there was a time when it was one of the few jobs that was seen as an acceptable career for those who chose to work. Audio
Doctors want more details on national patient record database
One primary care clinic in Auckland said most patients would object to their data being shared, and there should be a national conversation about the system. Audio
When you have a cold, is it worth taking a rapid antigen test to find out what it is?
Is it worth taking a test in the hope of finding out exactly what virus you have?
Doctors keen for more info on national patient record database
Doctors want more information about a national patient record database that Health New Zealand plans to launch mid year. Katie Todd reports. Audio
Has the tobacco tax hit its limit?
In Australia, the tax take from tobacco is at 15-year lows, as smokers turn to illegal cigarettes. Could the same be happening here?
Reducing wait times to see specialists a priority - Health NZ
It comes after a new report showed the number of patients overdue for an appointment quadrupled between 2020 and 2024. Audio
Relief and frustration over abandoned Health NZ restructuring
Health NZ said it had agreed with the Public Service Association to stop planned "change proposals" in public health.
Rest home gives woman suffering stroke anti-depressants
Her family raised concerns, but staff said she was depressed.
Health NZ halts restructuring in parts of organisation
The u-turn comes after legal action by the union representing staff.
15-minute consults causing more delays, doctors say
Patients will face long wait times until the government changes consult times, GPs say. Audio
15 mins doctors appointment needs major change
One in four Kiwis say GP waiting times and 15 minute appointments mean they're less likely to visit a general practice - Mahvash Ikram has the story Audio
How can we protect ourselves against drink spiking?
Since having her drink spiked at an Auckland gig, Gaby Ivanov-Giraldo has been advocating to raise drink safety awareness. Audio
'Consumed my life' - Former All White awarded $36 million in US medical malpractice lawsuit
After a back surgery that ended his career, Jake Gleeson brought a claim against his ex-team doctor.
