Only 10% of health workers 'definitely' willing to assist death
More than 1000 expected to request assisted death in the first year after law change.
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Health system shake-up 'great news' for Māori health
Health system changes would start to come into effect in July next year.
Resourcing key in improving health of Northlanders
Major reforms to the health system are set to benefit Te Tai Tokerau.
Health system overhaul could be 'monumental', GP says
Health system changes would start to come into effect in July next year.
A husband told to wait 8 weeks for urgent help, a new mum who died at home - the faces we failed
Families left wondering if their loved ones might still be here if they lived elsewhere.
Chris Keall: Death of the DHBs a chance to give health tech a new life
Dysfunctional patchwork of solutions needs to be replaced.
Govt unveils plans for NZ's first 'truly national public health service'
The cost of the reforms are unknown at this stage but will be revealed in May's budget.
Barry Soper: It's doubtful whether Māori Health Authority will achieve its goals
OPINION: Like a lot of things this Government proposes, we'll have to wait and see.
Health NZ reforms raise questions over cost, local voice
Government's plan has been met with shock, concern and scepticism from some.
What the Government's health shake-up could mean for Whanganui
Mixed views from MPs to major health overhaul
Many Auckland GPs unable to vaccinate because of DHB rule
Expert says 75 vaccinations a day 'would be a lot for many surgeries'.
Focus Live: No new Covid-19 cases linked to airport worker
The Auckland airport worker who tested positive for Covid-19 yesterday despite being fully vaccinated cleaned a plane that brought a returnee with the virus back to New Zealand on April 10.
There's a name for the blah you're feeling: It's called languishing
New York Times: Languishing is a sense of stagnation and emptiness.
Audrey Young: Little's Cabinet paper shows how Heather Simpson was rolled
Opinion: Transparency will be the most important part of the health reforms.
Health shake-up: Wellington health bosses ready to work with Govt
New Zealand's 20 DHBs will be replaced by one national body from July next year.
Sleeping too little in middle age may increase dementia risk, study finds
New York Times: Could getting too little sleep increase chances of developing dementia?
Health sector shake-up: What this means for Māori
A new Māori Health Authority would recognise 'by Māori, for Māori, to Māori' approach.
'Incredibly hopeful': Mental health nurse on health shake-up
Whangārei nurse Terryann Clark hopes some failures will now be fixed.
Hundreds of type 2 diabetes patients saved - GP on health system shake-up
Diabetes patient John was prescribed insulin for 10 years, until he met Dr Glen Davis.
'Finally': Blair Vining's cancer doctor on health system shake-up
Blair Vining, 39, dedicated his last months fighting for better cancer care across NZ.
'No place for you': India's hospitals buckle amid virus surge
Tests are delayed. Medical oxygen is scarce. Hospitals are understaffed and overflowing.
'What's all the fuss about?': Commuters face anti-mask propaganda on train
Wellington train commuters were handed the official-looking pamphlets yesterday.
Major health overhaul - All DHBs to be scrapped for one national authority
All of New Zealand's 20 District Health Boards will be replaced by one.
Focus Live: Major health overhaul - All DHBs to be scrapped for one national authority
All of New Zealand's 20 district health boards will be replaced by one, single national health body responsible for the running of all hospitals, the Government has revealed. Video / Mark Mitchell
Richard Prebble: Andrew Little's health reforms will achieve little
Here's a bold idea for change: Make it legal for Māori to use cannabis.
Live: New case - cleaner may have picked up Covid from plane's air conditioning
There are three new locations of interest connected to the airport cleaner.
Art Nahill: The disease that may prove fatal to our healthcare system
Opinion: Perhaps, just perhaps, stop tinkering around the edges of healthcare.
Covid-infected airport worker visited Auckland food court, Bunnings
Infected Auckland Airport worker visited mall food court, ice cream store.
Expert quits Govt group over 'grossly inequitable' vaccine rollout
Dr Rawiri Jansen said he felt his voice was not being heard.
Warning issued over 'unregulated' euthanasia drugs
Concoctions prepared for swallowing may lead to drawn-out and or painful deaths.
'Decade of elimination': $5m project's big goal for NZ health
New project led by Covid-19 expert Michael Baker aims to purge other infectious diseases.
Watch: Kiri Allan in good spirits as she undergoes chemo for cervical cancer
'Encourage your sisters, your mothers, your daughters, your friends, #SmearYourMea.'
Why should Māori trust the coronavirus vaccine?
In the face of a deluge of misinformation, Māori are mobilising to keep their own safe.
Young Labour to Labour - decriminalise all drug use
Young Labour is the latest youth wing to take a stronger stance on drug law reform