Health

The Tenancy Tribunal has backed her mother, who says her child's health has been permanently affected. Audio

Health New Zealand is continuing to bolster its specialist capacity for non-surgical cancer services in the southern districts.

Mental health advocates are questioning whether the government has funded a man or a kaupapa in providing $24m to campaigner Mike King's Gumboot Friday initiative. Audio

The former comedian is back in the headlines, this time for making controversial comments about alcohol - but it's not the first time he's ruffled feathers.

The government watchdog says there is a risk New Zealand will have enough vaccine supplies if another pandemic strikes.

It will be a relief for women dealing with years of shortages of oestrogen patches. Audio

The Prime Minister says he does not agree with Mike King's controversial comments, but stands by his work. Audio

When the kaupapa Māori health clinic started, people would barter or pay with eggs. Now, it helps more than 8500 whānau.

Nyree Smith's cancer is terminal, but she's still on a mission - to get Kiwis to their doctors before it's too late.

The government has claimed that without changes, the Dunedin Hospital build will run millions of dollars over the $1.88 billion so far committed.

Leo Lozano had gone to Buller Hospital complaining of stomach pain, but was sent home. He died hours later.

The iconic actor has accused the government of being cruel and breaking their word.

The region will be the first in the country due to its capacity to manage additional demand.

Analysis: As we agonise over hospitals, a key element in the debate is being missed: the need for single rooms.

Dunedin's students doubt proposed changes will lower rates of harmful drinking with one saying the culture has got worse.

The move has been a long time coming, but is likely another 18 months away, Podiatry NZ says. Audio