New Zealand'Makes no sense': Health Minister queries hospital after toast taken off the menu for new mumsThe minister wants the decision reconsidered saying toast is an 'easy comfort food'.01 Sep 08:32 PM
New ZealandDoctors’ wait times and coffee costs | Focus Morning Bulletin September 2, 2024In today’s headlines, desperate Ōtara patients queue in the cold for hours, housing market heats up and coffee costs spark debate.Watch01 Sep 07:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRevealed: Why elective surgeries are cancelled at late noticeHealth Minister Shane Reti asked top-level officials to provide a briefing on the issue.01 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandSon's harrowing call to mum after logging accident: 'I think dad’s dead'The logging firm was ordered to pay $70,000 for failing to maintain equipment.01 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Heartbreaking': Patients queue in cold from 6am to see doctorPatients said they sometimes waited five hours to see a doctor.01 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionTony Johnson: How a routine blood test helped save me from cancerOPINION: We take our cars in to get an annual WoF, so why not ourselves?01 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew Zealand's GP crisisPatients in Auckland's Ōtara are queuing in the cold from 6am to see a doctor. Video / Ben Dickens / Michael Morrah / Corey FlemingWatch01 Sep 05:00 PM
PoliticsFormer Health Minister calls for ‘honest’ debate about health spendingAndrew Little said the country needs to be realistic about the system's limitations.01 Sep 05:56 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleI watched helplessly as my tube-fed daughter insisted she would ‘never eat again’Telegraph: An obsession with ‘healthy’ eating, baggy clothes should have rung alarm bells.01 Sep 01:30 AM
LifestyleAre baked beans healthy?The versatile store cupboard staple delivers a nutritional punch.01 Sep 12:59 AM
LifestyleChasing the perfect abs, men flock to plastic surgeryUltra-high-definition liposuction is becoming a popular procedure among today's men.31 Aug 10:56 PM
New ZealandNorthlander who paid $30,000 for ovarian cancer treatment wants better optionsOvarian cancer needs better diagnosis and treatment in New Zealand, says a 34yo mum.31 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandNutritionally sub-optimal or cost cutting?: Hospital ditching toast for new mumsHealth NZ acknowledges some women may not have been offered food post-birth.31 Aug 04:59 AM
New Zealand'She had all these dreams': At least three Kiwis a week dying from accidental overdoses"Millions are spent preventing road deaths. The same is needed for drug overdoses"30 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandDoctors in region with the highest senior medical officer vacancy rate call for helpUnder-pressure staff say current situation is the result of years of under-investment.30 Aug 08:19 AM
New ZealandWarning over jelly cups linked to choking deaths overseasThe products have been linked to choking deaths overseas.30 Aug 04:50 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldMpox crisis in Congo: No vaccines, tests or treatmentsNew York Times: The country at the centre of a global health emergency is struggling.30 Aug 02:38 AM
LifestyleThe best exercises to boost your brain health after 60Exercise can help stimulate brain function — here's what you should be doing after 60.30 Aug 02:00 AM
LifestyleAre food allergies slowing down?Research suggests introducing foods early can help build up tolerance.30 Aug 01:30 AM
PoliticsPolice to reduce involvement in mental health crises, new threshold for response'Police are not trained mental health experts', 'it's health's role'.29 Aug 10:35 PM
New Zealand'Big community effort': Symbolic 640km rowing journey raises money for neonatal care'It’s about making it more welcoming for everybody.'29 Aug 08:56 PM
PoliticsMinisters flag health aid boost to the PacificTonga's PM says the impact of climate change is worsening health outcomes for his people.29 Aug 08:51 PM
New ZealandParents of disabled kids ‘horrified’ at residential care restrictions after funding freezeThe Government says it's a temporary measure and that there's capacity in the system.29 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Scary': Hospital operating shifts without doctors faces strike actionDargaville Hospital nurses stopped work for an hour to protest against a lack of doctors.29 Aug 05:30 AM
LifestyleUlcers, cracks and sores: What can your mouth tell you about your health?The different kinds and causes - and when should you worry.29 Aug 05:00 AM
New ZealandPharmac to fund lifesaving glucose monitors and insulin pumps for type 1 diabetes patientsThe funding has been hailed as lifesaving and improving for thousands of Kiwis.29 Aug 01:40 AM
RetailChomping down bigtime: Fast-food giant expanding in NZNew outlets across the country contributed to the New Zealand arm performing strong.29 Aug 12:03 AM
New ZealandTana heads to court and Paralympics under way | Focus Morning Bulletin August 29In today's headlines with Wilhelmina Shrimpton, former Green MP Darleen Tana heads to court, concerns over Health NZ job cuts and Paralympics under way in Paris.Watch28 Aug 07:55 PM
New ZealandGisborne GPs overwhelmed: Only telehealth available after hoursThree Rivers Medical warns of 'significant risk' to patient care due to shortages.28 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘People are dying while they wait’: Health workers' fury over ongoing holiday pay delaysImpatience from NZNO members, who no longer have a time frame for overdue holiday pay.28 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe symptoms of high cholesterol - and how to know if it’s ‘good’ or ‘bad’High cholesterol might be symptomless, but it's a silent risk factor for heart disease.28 Aug 05:30 AM
OpinionOpinion: Why medical training needs radical reformOPINION: Radical reform of doctor training, recruitment, remuneration is necessary.28 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandNZ’s ecstasy habits explored: How are Kiwis using MDMA?Researchers have delved into Kiwis’ ecstasy use to find most have positive experiences.28 Aug 01:20 AM
LifestyleAre you iron deficient? A go-to guide on taking supplementsFind out when and how to take iron, what to eat and avoid, and how to manage side effects.28 Aug 12:58 AM
