Health Ministry
Rheumatic fever rates in Northland: 'It's just so sad'
Northland doctors say Health Ministry figures for one year they have audited under-estimated by half the true burden of acute rheumatic fever in the region. Audio
Schools fear flu season will worsen teacher shortage
Auckland schools are worried they won't be able to find enough relief teachers to fill in for sick staff once the winter flu season kicks in. Health Ministry figures show the usual winter spike in… Audio
Ohakea water contamination: 'No acute health risk' - Ministry
The Defence Force, the Health Ministry and the Ministry for the Environment all declined to be interviewed. The Health Ministry said in a statement there is no conclusive evidence that the chemical… Audio
Concern over proposed bowel cancer screening programme
A leading public health expert says the delay of the national bowel cancer screening programme is an opportunity to dump what he calls a flawed system that won't stop anyone developing the disease. Audio
GPs not surprised by critical report on Health Ministry
A highly critical report of the Health Ministry is being seen by doctors as proof the organisation is struggling. GPs say they now understand why the Minister wants a panel of independent advisors. Audio
Damning report on Health Ministry remains under wraps
The State Services Commission is refusing to release a potentially damaging report about the Health Ministry. Discuss this latest issue is our Health Correspondent, Karen Brown. Audio
Mounting anger from DHBs towards Health Ministry
There's widespread anger from District Health Boards over the Health Ministry's performance and the budget funds blunder. Audio
HNZ denies Health Ministry warned it on meth testing
Housing New Zealand has categorically denied it was warned by the Health Ministry that the meth testing it was carrying out on its properties was only suitable for former meth labs. Audio
Government accused of wasting valuable frontline health money
The multi-million dollar financial mismanagement at the Ministry of Health led to a fiery debate in Parliament yesterday. Audio
Ministry's fiscal management called into question
Treasury papers have called into question the health ministry's financial management over a blow-out in the cost of refitting its Wellington HQ. Audio