Starship hospital delays child cancer treatments for up to a week amid nursing shortage, Govt confirms
She believed parents would be shocked by the development. “You’re increasing the risk of complications and death from…
Why this startup is taking its AI to predict breast-cancer risk directly to patients
Katie covers the impact of health technology on patients, clinicians, and businesses. Her stories explore the price tag…
Christchurch crash: Two patients taken to hospital in serious condition
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NVO’s Ozempic Outshines LLY’s Mounjaro in Lowering Cardiovascular Risk
Novo NVO announced new real-world data from the COMPETE SWITCH Cardiovascular (CV) study comparing treatment strategies in adults…
‘Overwhelmed’ cancer specialists warn of five-week delays, ‘backlog pile’
Kenwright said the pathology workforce is “at a cliff edge” with an ageing workforce, and not enough staff…
HDC finds Rawene Hospital breached patient’s rights after falls and death
Now, the Health and Disability Commissioner (HDC) has found Rawene Hospital breached the man’s rights to care, particularly…
‘It’s certainly not safe for the patients’: Six staff resign from Pahīatua medical centre
He told Checkpoint he was “sick” at the decision, but also “relieved” that the matter had come to…
Christchurch Hospital ED treats 14,582 patients in corridors in one year
Health NZ says Christchurch is experiencing some of the highest levels of demand seen in recent years, as…
What ‘Asian glow’ means for patients’ long-term health and drinking
I was 8 years old, sitting at dinner with my grandparents, watching Gong Gong’s face turn bright red…
Tauranga Hospital Emergency Department doctor calls for more beds
She said the ED had 24 beds, and there had been none added since four in 2010. “We…
Doctors Share The Habits They Changed After Seeing Patients Suffer
People who work in medical professions, like doctors, nurses, and EMTs, often see firsthand what can happen to…
The new GLP-1 weight-loss pill vs. the shot: a doctor’s answer on oral Wegovy
FDA approved the Wegovy pill, the first oral semaglutide for weight management, in late December 2025, and it…