Emergency Department Presentations Reach Record Highs
ED presentations have increased by 21% since 2015-16, indicating more complex cases for healthcare professionals.
Dannevirke Residents Call for Local Healthcare Accountability
Residents in Dannevirke demand accountability and a return to local healthcare ownership.
New Zealand First Unveils Healthcare Reform Plans
New Zealand First aims to improve healthcare with illness prevention policies to ease pressure on hospitals.
Doctor Pleads for Help as Hospital Faces Increased Demand
Staff at Palmerston North Hospital are overworked as demand rises, prompting a doctor's urgent call for support from Health NZ.
Tauranga Hospital Eases Staff Shortage During Long Weekend
Tauranga Hospital successfully addresses staffing needs over the long weekend after a social media plea.
Government Boosts Aged Care with $79m Funding in NZ
$79 million funding boost for aged care services will help older Kiwis get the care they need promptly.
Fewer Placement Regions for Otago Medical Students Ahead
Otago University medical students will see fewer regions available for placements as Waikato medical school expands options.
South Island's First Rural Training Hub Heads to West Coast
The South Island's first Rural Training Hub is coming to the West Coast, training more doctors, nurses and midwives for rural NZ communities.
NZ Disability Healthcare Report Sparks Push for Real Change
A new Health and Disability Commissioner report highlights barriers disabled New Zealanders face in healthcare — and advocates are calling for meaningful action.
Whangārei Hospital Opens $60M Radiotherapy Facility
A brand-new $60 million radiotherapy facility at Whangārei Hospital means hundreds of Northland patients can now receive cancer treatment closer to home.
New Faces at Katikati Med Centre Amid Patient Surge
Katikati Medical Centre experiences staffing challenges as patient numbers grow.
Katikati Medical Centre Closes to New Patients
Katikati Medical Centre closes enrolment due to high wait times.