Hato Hone St John changes medical alarm system after 91-year-old’s two-hour wait for ambulance
As she lived on her own, her family had previously insisted she signed up to the St John…
Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
12 Dec 2025 The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) has issued a rare public statement to protect…
Black Fern Maia Joseph wants to complete her medical degree while still chasing her rugby dream
“We are still in the process of working out what next year will look like with the Otago…
On the Up: Tainui shearer turns doctor after graduating from Otago medical school
“He watched over me and the way that I worked … I think he saw that I had…
Hygiene concerns raised after mould found at Manukau Super Clinic
The couple were in the consultation room for just five minutes when she saw the growth. “It’s just…
Schools, medical centre in lockdown in Katikati, Bay of Plenty, as armed police hunt person of interest
“All children are safe and accounted for. Awaiting instructions from police. “Parents were asked not to call or…
Mortuary technician has medical licence cancelled after sharing image of dissected human skull, making inappropriate online comments
According to the Health Practitioner’s Disciplinary Tribunal’s decision released today, it was not clear if the image of…
Nervous parents want answers after asbestos found in kids’ magic sand products
“I think he’s probably going to be fine, but just to be safe, I’m going to have him…
Abortion legislation voted down in South Australian Parliament
A new push to change South Australia’s abortion laws to limit terminations after 23 weeks has been voted…
Animal testing to be phased out faster as UK unveils roadmap for alternative methods | Department for Science, Innovation & Technology
New plan backs researchers to seize on new and developing opportunities to phase out animal tests with specific…
Vital Healthcare to raise $220m for internalisation and Australian growth
“By bringing management in-house under a strengthened governance framework, Vital will be well-positioned to unlock future growth, enhance…
Senior Queensland doctor suspended for more than a year on full pay
One of Queensland’s chief medical officers has been suspended for more than a year on his $500,000 salary…