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Coleman defends legacy as he leaves Parliament
The outgoing National MP Jonathan Coleman is defending his record as Health Minister, while debate rages on about funding for public services. The coalition government is softening up the electorate… Audio
Middlemore building woes worse than first thought
The extent of the Counties Manukau District Health Board's building woes is greater than first thought. As RNZ News has been reporting, hospital buildings at Middlemore Hospital are full of rot and… Audio
NZ health system 'won't be fixed in one term'
New Zealand's health system has been so badly neglected by the previous government it needs about $14 billion invested in infrastructure in the next 10 years, Health Minister David Clark tells John… Video, Audio
Middlemore mould: 'Most staff knew' - ex-chair Lee Mathias
The former Counties Manukau District Health Board chair, Lee Mathias, says it was common knowlege there was mould within the walls of Middlemore Hospital buildings when she headed the board. But… Audio
Middlemore leaky buildings: Health Ministers in dark
Both the current and former Health Ministers say they were kept in the dark about the extent of the leaky and buildings at Middlemore Hospital. Health Minister David Clark says he's had some frank… Audio
Middlemore rot: David Clark, Jonathan Coleman not briefed
Both the current and former Health Ministers say they weren't briefed about the extent of decay in buildings at Middlemore Hospital. The Health Minister David Clark has signed off an extra $11.5… Audio
Hospital rot: Health Minister has frank words for DHB
The extent of the leaky and rotting buildings at Middlemore Hospital was not revealed to the current or former Health Ministers.
Middlemore rot: 'It should be demolished, rebuilt'
Severe rot and mould has been found in several buildings at Middlemore Hospital. One of the rotten buildings is the children's hospital and new documents reveal the decay is so bad it is in danger of… Audio
Health Minister moves to improve pay, conditions for NZ midwives
Health Minister David Clark says he is working on an urgent response to the midwife crisis in New Zealand ahead of this year's budget. He talks to John Campbell. Video, Audio
Double blow for sufferers of rare diseases
The Labour led government's being accused of back tracking on promises to fund drugs for sufferers of rare diseases and stonewalling campaigners who want to know why. In a second blow to the… Audio
Health officials apologise over bowel-screening botch-up
Health officials are promising that a botch-up in a key bowel-screening programme won't be repeated.
Person dies following bowel screening computer glitch
Three people developed bowel cancer, one of whom died, after 2500 Waitemata residents weren't invited to a screening programme due to a computer glitch. Karen Brown reports. Audio
Where to for cannabis bills?
Two bills that would ease access to medicinal cannabis have come before the House this week but with very different outcomes. What happens now? Audio
Calls for more jobs for graduate nurses
Health officials have been told to look at what can be done to get more graduate nurses into jobs. The nurses union says with escalating staff shortages, all new nurses should be guaranteed placements… Audio
Health Minister: ‘We’re not going to sit on our laurels’
David Clark tells John Campbell the government is desperate for changes in the mental health sector, and understands the urgency involved. Audio
Mental health inquiry details announced
Former Health and Disability Commissioner Ron Paterson will head the government's inquiry into mental health. Video, Audio
Mental health inquiry 'an investment in NZ doing better'
Later today the government will announce details of an inquiry into what Labour in Opposition labelled a mental health crisis. Labour pledged to hold the inquiry as part of its 100-day action plan.The… Audio
Is cannabis law change all it's cracked up to be?
Some medicinal cannabis users say the government's plan to overhaul the law offers hope but no material changes for them. The new law will protect terminally ill people from prosecution if they use… Audio
Health Minister defends medicinal cannabis law
Health Minister David Clark says the new medicinal cannabis law is a significant step forward in drug reform. Audio
Report on 'struggling' Health Ministry no surprise - doctors
A scathing report by the State Services Commission yesterday into the health ministry has come as no surprise to doctors. The scorecard rates the Ministry's financial sustainability, leadership and… Audio