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Andrew Fleming, who is paraplegic, uses prescribed medicinal cannabis to manage pain.

Morning Headlines | Fire rips through Swiss ski bar and Manage My Health hit by major cyber incident | Friday, January 2, 2025

The $75m project will add four theatres and 24 orthopaedic beds by 2027.

Health NZ disputes that its contracting decision led to QE Health's closure.

An audit found more than one in four errors could have caused harm without checks.

Health NZ has now brought in new swab-count rules and orange wristbands for patients.

Chris Hipkins addresses the nationwide PSA health workers' strike for safe staffing and fair pay. Video / Michael Craig

Deputy commissioner Rose Wall said vital monitoring was missed overnight.

Move follows rapid-fire Hawke's Bay trial.

Anyone in Nelson from November 1–7 should check new locations of interest.

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Lee Tamahori passes away, Selwyn Highland Games goes ahead today for the 14th year. Health union workers continue to organise strikes.

OPINION: New Zealand's IDI links health and housing data but excludes general practice.

They will open alongside a new unit at Hawke's Bay Hospital in 2026.

OPINION: Health NZ warns new measles cases show the virus is now spreading locally.

One case is linked to overseas travel while the remaining 10 were contracted locally.

The number of confirmed cases in the country has now risen to 10.

Public Service Minister Judith Collins says the strike is driven by politics.

The Hamilton doctor's passion for medicine ignited at 11, when his grandad died of cancer.

Health Minister Simeon Brown responds to escalating industrial action by senior doctors.

OPINION: Research shows vaping can be twice as effective as nicotine patches or gum.

OPINION: Health NZ has spent $575,000 on free vape kits for smokers trying to quit.

Young people feeling anxious or depressed can now talk to a Government-funded chatbot.

Health NZ asked the vaping industry for quotes and talked up the PR benefits of a deal.

Heidi Health's AI tool is being trialled by Health NZ alongside rival iMedX.

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Reset for quake-prone buildings, concerns grow over gaps in healthcare and Luxon urges against oil and gas ban.

Simeon Brown says the move will cut delays and ease hospital pressure.

Health Minister Simeon Brown and Dr Mike Shepherd spoke to media revealing a new plan to help boost the health sector. Video / NZ Herald

The union said it was further evidence of the “grim” state of public radiology services.

Health Minister Simeon Brown said the projects back hospitals with the upgrades they need.