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Two measles cases detected, linked to overseas travel
Source: Radio New Zealand AFP / Science Photo Library Two new cases of measles have been detected and both have been linked to international travel. Health New Zealand said locations...
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New Pharmac proposal for melanoma patients
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister David Seymour and Health Minister Simeon Brown welcome Pharmac’s proposal to widen access to two medicines for people with stage 3B to stage...
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Three critical safety failures that led to worker losing fingers
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 24 February 2026 A worker’s life-changing injuries at a commercial bakery have exposed fundamental safety failures that WorkSafe says are far too common across New Zealand...
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Patient data changed as major NZ health app MediMap hacked
Source: Radio New Zealand An apparent hack of medication platform MediMap has led to some alive patients being marked as deceased, and others labelled as ‘Charlie Kirk’. SCREENSHOT A digital...
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Only a quarter of cardiac arrest patients survive the trip to hospital – report
Source: Radio New Zealand Dr Elena Garcia, St John. Supplied / St John Only a quarter of people who have cardiac arrest in the community survive the trip to hospital,...
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Is it ever a good idea to stay together for the kids?
Source: Radio New Zealand Breaking up is rarely easy, especially when kids are involved. People in unhappy relationships often attempt to stay together for the sake of children, says family...
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Emergency specialist says only law changes will reduce dog injury statistics
Source: Radio New Zealand A dog runs freely on a roadside. RNZ The patterns are clear for Dr Natasha Duncan-Sutherland to see. Dog injury statistics are on the up, and...
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Why childcare costs could be set to rise
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Some parents returning to work are facing childcare bills of $15,000 or $20,000 a year, and the industry is warning bills could rise. Stephanie Pow,...
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Only a quarter of heart attack patients survive the trip to hospital – report
Source: Radio New Zealand Dr Elena Garcia, St John. Supplied / St John Only a quarter of people who have heart attacks in the community survive the trip to hospital,...
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PSA – Pay equity People’s Committee does what Govt refused to – and exposes its betrayal of women
Source: PSA Constitutional vandalism laid bare The report of the People’s Select Committee on Pay Equity today is a damning indictment of the Government’s shameful actions in riding roughshod over the...
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‘It has been a very invisible service’ – district nurses struggle with understaffing
Source: Radio New Zealand District nurses who have done the job for decades say understaffing is the worst it has ever been. File photo. 123rf.com Waikato district nurses are at...
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Baby died while nurse went on break, Health and Disability Commissioner says
Source: Radio New Zealand Unsplash / RNZ composite A slightly premature baby who died while the nurse caring for him was on a break should have been checked while she...
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Critically injured climbers rescued from Mt Taranaki
Source: Radio New Zealand (File photo) Mt Taranaki. RNZ/Sally Round One person is in a critical condition and two are seriously injured after five climbers got into trouble on Mt...
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Record uptake nearly doubles advanced nurse education scholarships
Source: New Zealand Government A record 235 primary care registered nurses will begin advanced education this year – nearly doubling the number originally planned – following strong demand for the...
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Health NZ’s redundancy payouts a ‘disgraceful waste of money’ – PSA
Source: Radio New Zealand The redundancies were forced on Health NZ by government cuts, says the PSA. RNZ Spending millions on redundancy payouts for non-clinical staff at Health NZ is...
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NZ-funded chatbot to support Ukrainian children’s mental health after four years of war – World Vision
Source: World Vision This week as Ukraine marks the grim anniversary of four years of war and a growing mental health crisis, World Vision New Zealand is funding a digital...
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Fisher & Paykel Healthcare seeing ‘good growth’ across hospital products
Source: Radio New Zealand Fisher & Paykel Healthcare has upped its full year revenue and profit guidance on the back of “good growth” in its full range of hospital products....
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‘Very high’ demand sees 235 nurses begin advanced training through new scholarship
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF More than double the planned number of primary care nurses will begin advanced training this year, following strong demand for the government’s new scholarship. Health...
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E-scooter injuries on the rise, young people most affected
Source: Radio New Zealand By Irra Lee, Morning Report producer/reporter File photo. Young people the most affected by rise in e-scooter injuries. RNZ / Dom Thomas Newly-released ACC data shows...
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Government Cuts – Govt wastes $58m forcing out 2,800 health workers during funding crisis – PSA
Source: PSA Taxpayers have shelled out $58 million in redundancy payments to let go 2,800 health workers after the Government forced Te Whatu Ora Health NZ to slash its workforce to...
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Tribunal finds teacher who had manic episode at school guilty of serious misconduct
Source: Radio New Zealand A teacher who was experiencing a manic episode of bipolar disorder accessed pornography at school, swore at students and made inappropriate comments to other staff members....
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Life Flight’s new aeromedical airbase for upper North Island officially opened
Source: Radio New Zealand Life Flight chief executive Mark Johnston and Health Minister Simeon Brown officially open the new aeromedical airbase for the upper north island at Hamilton airport. Libby...
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Nurses and senior doctors’ bargaining stretches into second year
Source: Radio New Zealand 123rf Bargaining over pay and conditions has stretched into its second year for nurses and senior doctors, while bargaining for junior doctors is just beginning. The...
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Surge in work-related concussions at Oranga Tamariki ‘ deeply concerning’, social workers body says
Source: Radio New Zealand Concussions can be caused by a bump, blow or jolt to the head. (File photo) 123RF The professional body for social workers says a surge in...
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Man left a paraplegic after Nelson hit-and-run wants to meet driver 30 years on
Source: Radio New Zealand Farid Ahmed was hit by a car 30 years ago. (File photo) AFP Almost three decades ago, Farid Ahmed was hit by a car while he...
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Medical tourist fights for compensation, claiming surgery destroyed her stomach
Source: Radio New Zealand Manawatū woman to have stomach reconstruction surgery on Monday after botched overseas operation. Helen Watson went to Turkey for gastric sleeve surgery in September as it...
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Transforming Knee Surgery: Columbia Asia Combines Expertise and Robotics for Better Outcomes
Source: Media Outreach Columbia Asia Hospital Tebrau is dedicated to serving the healthcare needs of the Johor community with compassion, professionalism, and clinical excellence. Equipped with advanced medical technology—including a...