Health
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...
