Health

People suffering debilitating and potentially life-threatening skin conditions are not getting the treatment they need in many regions due to the dire shortage of dermatologists.

An insulin pump used by thousands is losing funding, and families fear the replacement does not work well enough and they will be forced to fork out tens of thousands of dollars for one that does.

The deaths of two hunters who ate meat from deer infected with chronic wasting disease has scientists arguing over whether it can spread to humans.

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A highly potent synthetic opioid, N-Desethyletonitazene, has been detected in a fake diazepam tablet.

Health NZ's orders to clamp down on leave balances to save money will hurt patients, junior doctors say.

Health NZ has ordered an end to double shifts and imposed new limitations on replacing sick staff in wards during the day to save money.

Chief executive Shaun Robinson said it has not had any government funding cut, but government-funded contracts have not kept pace with rising costs.

A series of assaults and pleas by staff had led to the initial funding of guards.

The last resident dentist retired in 2016, and some residents are resorting to DIY solutions for pain relief.

Hospitalisations fell and there were fewer criminal charges - not to mention the fact that incomes grew, too.

The Health Ministry has again delayed its long-awaited review of the evidence for transgender children and teenagers' use of puberty blockers after a highly critical report from Britain.