Jonathan Coleman
Ministry of Health not informed of typhoid outbreak until Friday
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says his ministry was first made aware of the typhoid outbreak on Friday just after 2pm. Audio
Insight: NZ's GP service in critical condition
About 500,000 people can't afford to see a GP, patient fees are high and still climbing, and doctors themselves are burnt-out and angry. RNZ Health Correspondent Karen Brown investigates what's gone… Audio
Doctors angry government slow to fix GP funding woes
Doctors are angry about what they believe is government inaction over growing financial troubles in their sector. a year on since a working group recommended sweeping changes to a hotly debated aspect… Audio
Bike shed challenges
Andrew Little calls out Bill English on housing, Annette King challenges Jonathan Coleman on mental health and Jan Logie questions the Government on domestic violence. Audio
Government considering faster access to medicinal cannabis
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says specialists may soon be able to prescribe medicinal cannabis, instead of people needing Ministerial approval. Audio
CDHB needs to cut costs, Health Minister says
Canterbury District Health Board needs to consider reviewing its building plans to cut costs, the Health Minister says.
Collins and Coleman bow out of leadership race
Bill English will be New Zealand's new Prime Minister. The two other contenders for the leadership of the National Party withdrew from the contest yesterday. Audio
English set to be PM as rivals drop out
Bill English is set to replace John Key as Prime Minister, after the only other contenders bowed out of the contest for National's leadership. Video, Audio
Today In Parliament for 7 December 2016
Opposition interest in National's three-legged race to find a replacement for John Key as their party leader and prime minister dominates Question Time and the General Debate. Questions include some… Audio
PM wannabes: Fast facts on Collins, English and Coleman
Judith Collins, Bill English or Jonathan Coleman will be Prime Minister on Monday. Here's what you need to know.
Would-be PMs quizzed on priorities
Tax cuts, infrastructure and law and order are among key issues for the three National MPs standing to replace Prime Minister John Key. Video
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman throws hat in ring for PM's job
Minister of Health, Jonathan Coleman, has announced he is in the running to lead the National party, and New Zealand as PM. He joins us live on Checkpoint. Video, Audio
Kaikoura residents injured, some airlifted to Chch Hospital
Two Kaikoura residents have been airlifted to Christchurch for medical treatment following the earthquake. Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says health services are managing. Audio
Government looking to "do more" over eye appointments
An ophthalmologist in Nelson says the eye treatment delays in Southland is a national issue and New Zealand's ageing population is only going to put more pressure on doctors. Audio
First three-way kidney exchange a huge success - Coleman
Minister of Health Jonathan Coleman says the country's first three way kidney exchange is a huge success. He spoke to our health correspondent Karen Brown. Audio
Compass contract savings could fall by over $100m
The savings from a controversial nationwide hospital meals contract could fall from $155-190m to $30-40m, because only six DHBs have signed up. Audio
Compass contract savings could fall $160m
The savings from a controversial nationwide hospital meals contract could fall from $190 million to $30m, because only six DHBs have signed up. Health minister Jonathan Coleman speaks to Checkpoint. Audio
Mock shock over fake coke joke
News media here and overseas couldn't resist a yarn linking a government minister with drugs and a primary school, but it wasn't really news. Audio
Compass to renegotiate contract as only six of 20 DHBs signed up
The controversial hospital food provider Compass is having to renegotiate the contract it's offering to District Health Boards because so few have signed up. Audio
Ministers can't comment on NZ Rugby investigation
Checkpoint has asked the Minister for Women and the Sports Minister to comment on NZ Rugby's investigation into the Chiefs, but they weren't available or said it wasn't a matter for them. Video, Audio