Plunket is offering measles vaccinations at 24 sites.

Plunket offers measles vaccines for entire families amid outbreak

Twenty sites are already up and running, as part of its pilot immunisation programme funded by Health NZ, with another four set to be operational by the end of November.

Thu, Oct 30

Whakatāne Hospital.

Hundreds of pregnant Eastern BoP women forced to go to Tauranga to give birth

"Trying to reassure a mum in full-blown labour in an ambulance, it's like a two hour ride or even more, it's just the impact on me has been quite emotional," one midwife says.

Tue, Oct 14

8:15

'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

February 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