Denmark compensates four over vision loss linked to Ozempic, Wegovy
More than 40 people in Denmark have sought reimbursement after they said they had developed a serious eye…
Te Mata Peak discovery sparks warning to landowners over invasive weed
Te Mata Park caretakers removing Chilean needle grass from the area. Photo: LDR/SUPPLIED An invasive weed that is…
Joseph Parker’s first trainer, Grant Arkell, dies
Grant Arkell, pictured in 2020. Photo: RNZ / Dan Cook The man who first trained former world heavyweight…
Dame Sue Bagshaw: Puberty blockers
This week the government put the brakes on the use of puberty blockers. The drugs delay the onset…
Pharmacists pick up 1257 mistakes in prescriptions in a week
An audit at 68 pharmacies in Manawatū and Bay of Plenty found 26 percent of mistakes by prescribers…
Govt’s puberty blockers move attracts strong reactions
Photo: 123RF The imminent pause on puberty blockers has provoked strong feelings on both sides of the debate:…
Govt to double amount of clinical psychologists: Mental Health Minister
Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey said the government is on track to double number of clinical psychologists. Photo:…
Gisborne charity boxing event to go ahead after organisers agree to drop some fighters
Jamie Cox (right) of Wairoa Boxing club reffing a sparring session. Police declined a permit for the Wairoa…
Rule change helps improve access to KiwiSaver after death
Most people’s largest solely-owned asset is usually their KiwiSaver. Photo: NZ Herald/Mike Scott A rule change should make…
Govt halts new puberty blockers prescriptions for gender-affirming care
Health Minister Simeon Brown. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii The government is halting new prescriptions of puberty blockers…
30 with Guyon Espiner: Economist Gary Stevenson on why New Zealand should tax the rich
New Zealand should be a rich country, but instead inequality is growing and the middle class are on…
Police attend 7370 fewer mental health calls in a year after changes
Police Assistant Commissioner Mike Johnson. Photo: Nathan Mckinnon Police attended 7370 fewer mental health-related requests in the year…