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More graduate nurses to be part-time, cut on-job training - document

Health NZ says it is about creating more "flexible" job options - but the country's biggest nurses' union accuses it of cost-cutting and "gaming the numbers", and warns more graduates will go overseas.

Mon, Sep 1

1:30

'Playing with people's lives': The hospital with no overnight doctors

'Playing with people's lives': The hospital with no overnight doctors

Patients admitted to Dargaville Hospital overnight are being asked to sign a consent form to confirm they understand there is no doctor on site due to staff shortages.

Thu, Aug 21

1:34

Patients accuse Pharmac of 'cruelty' and lacking respect

Patients accuse Pharmac of 'cruelty' and lacking respect

A report – commissioned by Pharmac's board and based on workshops held late last year – found there was "a credibility and trust gap".

Mon, Mar 10

'Impossible' to lead Health NZ's systematic issues — workers

'Impossible' to lead Health NZ's systematic issues — workers

Founding CEO Fepulea'i Margie Apa resigned four months before her contract was due to be finished.

Fri, Feb 7

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Pharmac leaves blanket funding for treatment of children with cancer

The announcement to leave a special long-standing arrangement in place following extensive consultation has brought relief to many families and clinicians.

March 17, 2024

Children and young people in care were four times more likely than their peers to attempt suicide, and twice as likely to report symptoms of depression.

Mental health training urged for Oranga Tamariki staff, caregivers

A report has found children and young people in care were four times more likely to attempt suicide than their peers and twice as likely to report symptoms of depression.

February 18, 2024