Friday, November 7, 2025

Health

Community trust launches in Tuakau

The Koru S.O.S. Trust is hosting its official launch event, Jack’s Table – A Night to Save Lives, later this month. Speaking on behalf of...

Health NZ launches Measles Immunisation Week

Health New Zealand is launching a major nationwide Measles Immunisation Week from November 3 - 7, urging all New Zealanders to check their immunisation...

MP welcomes new hospital plans but wants site reconsidered

Port Waikato MP Andrew Bayly says he welcomes progress on a new South Auckland hospital, but believes Pukekohe Hospital should be given stronger consideration...

Labour pitches Medicard for 3 free GP visits, CGT to fund it

Labour has today unveiled plans for a new Medicard offering every New Zealander three free GP visits a year, funded through a targeted capital...

Drive to upgrade birthing unit

Franklin accounting firm Campbell Tyson has teamed up with the Middlemore Foundation to raise money for the renovation of Pukekohe’s two birthing rooms. Anna Varma,...

Teachers from Franklin attend rally at Aotea Square

  Rallies around New Zealand are underway as joint union strike action continues today. In Auckland, the rally began at 12pm at Aotea Square and will...

Drury hospital wins support but ‘devil is in the detail’

Franklin ward councillor Andy Baker says there is both excitement and caution as plans progress for a new hospital in Drury, a project he...

Learning to save lives

Hato Hone St John’s is running ‘3 Steps for Life’ to raise community awareness about the importance of being prepared for medical emergencies. According to...

Government seeks land in Drury for new hospital

  The Government has begun the process to secure land in Drury for a new hospital and health precinct to serve Auckland’s fast-growing southern communities. In...

Angling and mental health benefits

A New Zealand study of nearly 1,900 anglers, the largest of its kind globally, has shown that fishing can significantly boost wellbeing and mental...

Lowering bowel screening age from 60 to 58 costs Govt $44 million

  A spokesperson for Health New Zealand says the cost of bringing down the age for free bowel screening will be $44 million over three...

Free mental health sessions

As part of Mental Health Awareness Week, the Art of Living is offering free meditation and breathwork sessions nationwide. Everyone can benefit from learning these...

Faster healthcare in Northland and Auckland — but clinician shortage looms

Health targets show shorter wait times and quicker access for patients, but the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists (ASMS) warns workforce shortages remain a...

Pukekohe gets help fighting cardiovascular disease

Health Screening New Zealand has partnered with Unichem Franklin Hospital Pharmacy to offer a 20-minute cardiovascular heart and artery screening. The service will only be...

Boost to number of diagnostic procedures announced by Health NZ

Health New Zealand will deliver nearly 75,000 additional diagnostic procedures this year as part of a $65 million plan to cut wait times for...

Future uncertain for Franklin Memorial Hospital

Despite being closed for more than a year for urgent repairs due to “significant health and safety risks,” the future of Franklin Memorial Hospital...

Pharmac propose funding for five new disease treatments

The Government has welcomed a new Pharmac proposal to fund five new treatments, thanks to cost savings achieved through ongoing medicine negotiations. Associate Health Minister...

Hospital doctors to begin strike from midnight tonight

  About 5600 Senior hospital doctors around New Zealand will stop work at 12.01am, in protest over pay disputes. It will be the start of a...

Hospital doctors’ strike next week will affect thousands, says Health Minister

  Health New Zealand estimates the upcoming 48-hour strike next week by hospital doctors will postpone care for more than 13,000 patients.  About 5500 senior doctors at...

New surgical centre open

Franklin Day Surgery is a new day-stay hospital in Pukekohe, serving Franklin, North Waikato, and the Coromandel, with plans to offer a variety of...

Online 24/7 primary healthcare service launched

New Zealanders can now access trusted primary healthcare around the clock, no matter where they are in the country, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “A...

Union slams closure of Auckland mental health facility

The Public Service Association (PSA) says it strongly objects to the decision released on July 17 to close Rauaroha – Segar House, a specialised...

Valuable service in crisis

A Pōkeno mum is urging the community to get behind a crucial support service for mothers. Well Women Trust is a charity that has been...

Franklin robot a first for NZ

A new surgical robot is now operational at Franklin Hospital. It’s the first facility in the country to have an operational Hugo RAS robot onsite. Franklin...

Government to refocus health system on outcomes

The Government will introduce legislation to ensure the health system is “more accountable, more efficient, and focused on delivering better outcomes for patients”. “After years...

Well Women at crisis point, charity says

A critical maternal health service that has supported thousands of mothers across Auckland and North Waikato is on the brink of shutting down. Well Women Trust...