Ministry Of Health
Nurturing migrant mums - the midwife's role
A landmark pay parity case taken by midwives against the government would have gone to court today (15 August 2016) but - just days out from the hearing - the parties decided to enter mediation. The… Audio
Ministry responds to sleeping-pod racism claims
The Ministry of Health "may consider" funding co-sleeping pods for babies if high-quality research clearly demonstrates they are safe and effective, it says.
Thousands losing sight due to macular degeneration
A charity devoted to preventing people from losing their eyesight through macular degeneration says a lack of action could be costing two or three thousand people their sight a year. It wants a… Audio
Mental health referrals balloon
As new figures show a massive increase in crisis referrals at hospitals, the Govt maintains it is doing its best to respond to growing pressure on mental health services. Audio
Health Ministry official accused of lying
Tensions between the Health Ministry and Canterbury DHB are growing amid allegations a ministry official denied being told about mounting pressures on the DHB.
Govt misspending kept secret - Labour
The government has been accused of trying to cover up financial mismanagement at the Ministry of Health.
Health chief won't resign over $18m blow-out
The Ministry of Health's Director-General is taking full responsibility for a budget blow-out over a building refit but won't resign. Audio
MoH admits mistakes in office refit cost estimates
Mistakes were made in forecasting how much the Ministry of Health's head office refit would cost, says director general Chai Chuah.
Doctor lays complaint against ministry official
A bitter row between the Canterbury District Health Board and the Health Ministry has taken a new turn.
Helen Kelly denied medicinal cannabis
Trade unionist Helen Kelly says she's frustrated the Ministry of Health has turned down her application to use medical cannabis.
Health Ministry tells pregnant women to avoid areas with Zika
The mosquito-borne virus has now been identified in twenty countries, starting in Mexico and heading south through parts of Central America, Venezuela, and as far south as Paraguay and Brazil. Audio
Big boost in flu jabs at Waikato DHB
The Waikato District Health Board is crediting its controversial flu jab policy with a 30-percent increase in immunisation rates among its staff.
Client focus to Health Ministry restructure
A major shake-up is on the way for the Ministry of Health in the wake of criticism within the sector that it's out of touch and unresponsive. Audio
Reviewing the rules for advertising to kids
As the rules for advertising products to children come up for review, Mediawatch looks at what advertisers are currently allowed to do and asks why change may be afoot. Video, Audio
Health ministry's leak move unprecedented says Labour
Senior managers at the Ministry of Health have been required to sign statements saying they did not leak information to Radio New Zealand about radical reform proposals for district health boards… Audio
Health Ministry cracks down on leaking
The Ministry of Health has forced senior managers to sign statements swearing that they did not leak controversial proposals to radically reform the funding and make up of District Health Boards. Audio
Women's group worries over new health info data breach
A women's health group says a data breach at the Health Ministry is alarming and could undermine public confidence in data sharing. Audio
Labour: behaviour at Health Minsitry 'nasty, undermining'
Senior leaders at the Ministry of Health have been accused of bullying and destructive behaviour. Audio
Bullying claim at Health Ministry
MPs have heard there's a culture of bullying and intimidation at the Ministry of Health. Audio
NZ health authorities say all necessary measures in place
The Government says all necessary measures are in place to detect and respond to Ebola should it reach this country. Audio