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New Zealand health news: hospitals, GP access, public health, Health NZ decisions and what changes mean for patients and families.

National proposes foreign aid cuts to fund more medicines and cancer screening

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National proposes foreign aid cuts to fund more medicines and cancer screening

7 Oct 2026

Prostate cancer screening pilot proposed: what it could mean for New Zealand men

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Prostate cancer screening pilot proposed: what it could mean for New Zealand men

6 Oct 2026

Pharmac expands funded cancer medicine access for young people

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Pharmac expands funded cancer medicine access for young people

30 Sept 2026

Unions to hold public webinar on cancelled care and support workers’ pay equity claim

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Unions to hold public webinar on cancelled care and support workers’ pay equity claim

29 Sept 2026

Bird flu funding welcomed, but Animal Justice Party calls for wider wildlife response

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Bird flu funding welcomed, but Animal Justice Party calls for wider wildlife response

27 Sept 2026

Health NZ to hire 380 nurses nationwide, but PSA says vacancies go far beyond nursing

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Health NZ to hire 380 nurses nationwide, but PSA says vacancies go far beyond nursing

25 Sept 2026

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NZ study links surgical ward nurse shortages to higher death rates, modelling suggests 182 lives could be saved each year

23 Sept 2026

New dementia research brings hope, but Alzheimers NZ warns health system must be ready

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New dementia research brings hope, but Alzheimers NZ warns health system must be ready

21 Sept 2026

NZ First unveils ‘Make NZ Healthy’ plan promising major shift towards prevention

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NZ First unveils ‘Make NZ Healthy’ plan promising major shift towards prevention

20 Sept 2026

Nurse Maude Support Workers to Strike for the Fourth Time as Pay Dispute Drags On

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Nurse Maude Support Workers to Strike for the Fourth Time as Pay Dispute Drags On

13 Sept 2026

University of Sydney and Northern NSW Health District Renew Partnership to Grow Rural Health Workforce

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University of Sydney and Northern NSW Health District Renew Partnership to Grow Rural Health Workforce

10 Sept 2026

Nurse Maude support workers to strike again over pay and sick leave dispute

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Nurse Maude support workers to strike again over pay and sick leave dispute

6 Sept 2026

Free Cervical Screening Plan Welcomed, but General Practices Warn Funding Model Must Cover the Real Cost

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Free Cervical Screening Plan Welcomed, but General Practices Warn Funding Model Must Cover the Real Cost

3 Sept 2026

New ‘Nanobone’ Could Help Children Regrow Jawbone and Reduce Need for Painful Bone Graft Surgery

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New ‘Nanobone’ Could Help Children Regrow Jawbone and Reduce Need for Painful Bone Graft Surgery

3 Sept 2026

Spring Asthma Warning: Why New Zealanders Should Check Their Action Plans Before Pollen Season Peaks

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Spring Asthma Warning: Why New Zealanders Should Check Their Action Plans Before Pollen Season Peaks

31 Aug 2026

Nurses’ Union Rejects Health Minister’s Winter Plan Claims as Hospitals Face Ongoing Pressure

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Nurses’ Union Rejects Health Minister’s Winter Plan Claims as Hospitals Face Ongoing Pressure

29 Aug 2026

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Pharmac Widens Free Flu Vaccine Access for Young Children From 2027

26 Aug 2026

GP groups renew alliance as pressure on general practice keeps access to frontline care in focus

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GP groups renew alliance as pressure on general practice keeps access to frontline care in focus

20 Aug 2026

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Hamilton Council Reshapes Committees, Targets Bottle Stores and Keeps STV for 2028

19 Aug 2026

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New Endometriosis Guidelines Could Cut Years Off Diagnosis Waits for Kiwi Women

19 Aug 2026

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Editorial: In the Age of AI, Launching a Banking App Is Not the Finish Line

18 Aug 2026

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Kiwi Migration to Australia Surges as Citizenship Changes Add Pressure to Labor’s Migration Numbers

18 Aug 2026

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People are going to 'lose hundreds of dollars a week' taking leave, union warns

18 Aug 2026

How healthy are our coral reefs? Researchers have built a tool to help find out

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How healthy are our coral reefs? Researchers have built a tool to help find out

18 Aug 2026

The New India: India’s Rise as a Global Medical Tourism Hub

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The New India: Why India Is Emerging as a Premier Global Hub for Medical Tourism

29 Jun 2026

Did a “Mysterious Green Light” in a Japanese Sea Cave Reveal a New Creature? Here’s What We Actually Know

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Did a “Mysterious Green Light” in a Japanese Sea Cave Reveal a New Creature? Here’s What We Actually Know

2 May 2026

New Zealand’s Public Health System Under Strain as Pressures Mount Nationwide

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New Zealand’s Public Health System Under Strain as Pressures Mount Nationwide

1 Feb 2026

Digital Wellbeing in Aotearoa: Why New Zealand Is Pushing Back Against Doomscrolling

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Digital Wellbeing in Aotearoa: Why New Zealand Is Pushing Back Against Doomscrolling

22 Jan 2026

Safest Ways to Lose Weight in New Zealand 2026 Explained

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Safest Ways to Lose Weight in 2026: What Actually Works for Real People

17 Jan 2026

Benefit Cut to $55 After Hospital Stay Sparks Concern in New Zealand

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Benefit Cut to $55 a Week After Hospital Stay Raises Alarm Among Patients and Advocates

22 Dec 2025

NZ Launch Of Major Australian Telehealth Platform Aims To Free Up Thousands Of GP Consultations

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NZ Launch Of Major Australian Telehealth Platform Aims To Free Up Thousands Of GP Consultations

7 Dec 2025

SPCA Issues Urgent Warning Dogs Can Die in Hot Cars Within Minutes

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SPCA Issues Urgent Warning: Dogs Can Die in Hot Cars Within Minutes

27 Nov 2025

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Aucklanders Postpone Dental Visits as Costs Rise: The Growing Oral Health Crisis

25 Nov 2025

Pharmac Approves Five New Treatments, Opening the Door to Cancer Care in Private Clinics

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Pharmac Approves Five New Treatments, Opening the Door to Cancer Care in Private Clinics

12 Nov 2025

Kiwis to Get Easier and Cheaper Access to Prescriptions from February 2026

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Kiwis to Get Easier and Cheaper Access to Prescriptions from February 2026

12 Nov 2025

Coroner Criticises Palmerston North Hospital After Patient’s Christmas Leave Suicide

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Coroner Criticises Palmerston North Hospital After Patient’s Christmas Leave Suicide

12 Nov 2025

Fiji Achieves Historic Milestone: WHO Declares the Nation Free of Measles, Rubella, and Trachoma

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Fiji Achieves Historic Milestone: WHO Declares the Nation Free of Measles, Rubella, and Trachoma

9 Nov 2025

Private Health Insurance Reflects, Not Causes, New Zealand’s Public Health Crisis

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Private Health Insurance Reflects, Not Causes, New Zealand’s Public Health Crisis

1 Nov 2025

New Appointments Strengthen New Zealand’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission

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New Leadership Joins New Zealand’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission

1 Nov 2025

What Your Neck Can Reveal About Your Health: Doctors Warn of Hidden Risks

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What Your Neck Can Reveal About Your Health: Doctors Warn of Hidden Risks

26 Oct 2025

Police Mental Health Crisis Deepens, Report Calls for Urgent Independent Action

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Police Mental Health Crisis Deepens, Report Calls for Urgent Independent Action

23 Oct 2025

African Community Launches Health and Wellbeing Awareness Event to Strengthen Connections Across Auckland

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African Community Launches Health and Wellbeing Awareness Event to Strengthen Connections Across Auckland

22 Oct 2025

Fiji Celebrates a Major Health Milestone by Eliminating Trachoma

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Fiji Celebrates a Major Health Milestone by Eliminating Trachoma

22 Oct 2025

Mental health in New Zealand: Q&A with Hon Matt Doocey, Minister for Mental Health

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Mental health in New Zealand: Q&A with Hon Matt Doocey, Minister for Mental Health

22 Oct 2025

Nestlé Exit Sparks Climate Policy Debate Is New Zealand’s Climate Strategy at a Crossroads

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Nestlé Exit Sparks Climate Policy Debate Is New Zealand’s Climate Strategy at a Crossroads

9 Oct 2025

Top 10 Out of 33 Government Plans to Be Completed Before the End of 2025

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Top 10 Out of 33 Government Plans to Be Completed Before the End of 2025

7 Oct 2025

Should Social Media Be Banned for Young Kids?

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Should Social Media Be Banned for Young Kids?

6 Oct 2025

Nurses and Teachers Plan October Strike – Biggest in Decades

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Nurses and Teachers Plan October Strike – Biggest in Decades

3 Oct 2025

Ayurveda Day 2025 Celebrated Online: A Blend of Tradition, Research and Community Spirit

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Ayurveda Day 2025 Celebrated Online: A Blend of Tradition, Research and Community Spirit

29 Sept 2025

Viksit Bharat Run 2025: Auckland to Host “Run to Serve the Nation”

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Viksit Bharat Run 2025: Auckland to Host “Run to Serve the Nation”

26 Sept 2025

Police launch nationwide “Escape. Hide. Tell.” awareness push for crowded places

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Police launch nationwide “Escape. Hide. Tell.” awareness push for crowded places

17 Sept 2025