Whangārei cancer patient’s heartfelt final message to his son shared
Shane’s vlogs started as a “survival guide to hospital” but ended up documenting his cancer journey. Along the…
Middlemore Hospital hits ‘terrifying’ record as paramedics treat patients in corridors
“We’re sinking quite quickly because people are so sick.” Dr Vanessa Thornton, Health New Zealand group director of…
What ‘minimally invasive’ means for patient input on brain implants
Scroll through the flashy websites of neurotechnology startups and a phrase repeats again and again: “minimally invasive.” “The…
Wait times for cancer patients’ first treatments increase: study
Angus reports on the basic research, clinical science, and drug development that may transform survival and quality of…
Kaitāia Hospital to get first CT scanner in $5.5m investment
“In many situations, time is critical. Being able to scan patients locally will mean better outcomes for people…
White Cross Whangārei queues shows need for expanded urgent care
Health NZ co-director rural health Rachel Pearce said Whangārei was a “priority location” for expanded urgent care, with…
William and Kate release their own candid summer holiday photos after Meghan Markle shared hers
The Prince and Princess of Wales shared some lovely family and work snaps from their summer on Instagram.…
Te Kūiti rural healthcare hub strained by rising demand
“What these reports do is ask why people are getting there in the first place?” The report found…
A gap that needs filling: Report reveals issues due to lack of dental clinic at Gisborne Hospital
Ngo observed that Gisborne Hospital had “marked inequities” compared with other hospitals around the country. “Unlike Waikato and…
Health Minister Simeon Brown concedes ‘more work to do’ on medicine access – NZ Herald
Health Minister Simeon Brown concedes ‘more work to do’ on medicine access NZ HeraldInstallation features ‘forbidden’ medicines denied to…
Australia’s TGA issues warning for Ozempic, Mounjaro, GLP-1 users amid rare but ‘severe’ vision loss fears
Australians taking weight-loss drugs including Ozempic and Mounjaro are warned to monitor their vision amid fears surrounding a “severe” eye condition. The Therapeutic Goods Administration…
Sport chiefs monitor slimming drugs as bodybuilding use surges
Eric Helms, the co-director of the AUT Sport Research Institute New Zealand (Sprinz) and a natural bodybuilder, said…