Health Nz
Patients with symptoms wait months for colonoscopy appointments
People referred to the public health system gastro departments for colonoscopies or other exams are waiting months for an appointment even when they have symptoms that could be a sign of bowel cancer… Audio
Emergency departments and GPs - what the health frontline wants
It's less than a month since Simeon Brown was announced as the new Minister of Health - leaders in emergency medicine and in primary health talk about what's needed. Audio
Health NZ CEO Margie Apa resigns
Health NZ has launched a global search for a new chief executive to lead the embattled agency with the sudden resignation today of founding CEO Fepulea'i Margie Apa. However, frontline health workers… Audio
Police reducing time spent on mental health callouts
A senior nurse said he's filled with dread at the prospect of police pulling back from their involvement with mental health patients. Starting today, Police are reducing the time they'll spend on… Audio
Over 650 mental health and addictions vacancies at Health NZ
Stressed and over-worked staff and patients unable to receive the help they need. Medical professionals say these are the consequences of a mental health workforce crisis, which will take years to… Audio
Te Whatu Ora respond to nurses' safety concerns
The Nurses Organisation says its members fear the directive from Health NZ/Te Whatu Ora to save $105m across hospitals by July will put their own safety, and that of patients, at risk. Te Whatu Ora… Audio
Labour's to-do list and the question of lasting reform
It's less than a year until the next election and Labour's still got a lot on its legislative agenda this term. Audio
Turning the system upside down
From our water supply to our polytechnics, we're eschewing regional control for a more centralised approach. Why? Audio
What does a nurse practitioner do?
They're not GPs, but they do nearly as much as one. Can nurse practitioners help relieve healthcare stress? Audio
Health Minister on reforms: 'A truly national health service'
The sweeping health reforms outlined today have gone further than what was recommended by the expert panel review of the health and disability sector chaired by Heather Simpson. Health Minister… Audio
Biggest shake up of health sector for decades - DHBs gone
In the most radical shake up of the health system in decades, the country's 20 District Health Boards are being scrapped. The Health Minister Andrew Little has announced details to health leaders in… Audio
