World Cancer Day is an opportunity to recognise those who are impacted by cancer and highlight initiatives that are delivering better and faster access to cancer care, Health Minister Simeon Brown and ...

Delays in diagnosing a man’s cancer diagnosis led to finger amputation, lymph node removal and radiation therapy. The HDC ...

In a report released today, Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner Carolyn Cooper has found Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora breached the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers’ Rights ...

On Wednesday 5th February and Friday 7th February, APEX laboratory workers employed by privately owned laboratory providers will withdraw all their labour in support of three separate collective ...

A six-page briefing paper from GenPro to new health minister Simeon Brown cuts to the chase - general practice is key to solving many of the problems faced by our health system.

In a report released today, Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner Vanessa Caldwell provides adverse comment on a GP, Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora and a medical centre over delays in care ...

Pharmac is consulting on funding a new progestogen-only oral contraceptive pill called desogestrel (branded as Cerazette) from 1 April 2025. A range of oral contraceptive pills are currently available ...