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Privatising health care 'not my overt policy' - Reti

Health Minister Dr Shane Reti. Photo: RNZ

Privatising health care 'not my overt policy' - Reti

Health Minister Shane Reti has told senior doctors and dentists he wants to work more closely with the private sector to cut waiting lists - but insists that is not a step towards privatisation.

'Series of human errors' blamed for Manawanui sinking

The Manawanui sank off the south coast of the island of Upolu on Saturday. Photo: Supplied /...

'Series of human errors' blamed for Manawanui sinking

The HMNZS Manawanui grounded and sank off the coast of Samoa as a result of human error, an interim report has found.

Starmer vows to reduce Britain's migrant numbers

Starmer vows to reduce Britain's migrant numbers

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has vowed to reduce the number of migrants coming to Britain.

Healthy Homes review shows five-fold social, health benefits

Dr Shane Retil. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

Healthy Homes review shows five-fold social, health benefits

A review of the Healthy Homes Initiative shows every dollar spent led to five dollars in health savings in the following five years, fewer hospitalisations and less school absenteeism.

Second Russian attack on Ukraine energy infrastructure

Second Russian attack on Ukraine energy infrastructure

Russia has unleashed its second big attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure this month, triggering deep power cuts across the country.

Bail for cop who tasered elderly woman

Senior Constable Kristian White discharged his stun gun at Clare Nowland.

Bail for cop who tasered elderly woman

A police officer who fired his taser at a 95-year-old woman and ended her life, will remain on bail ahead of his manslaughter sentence.

Health NZ spent $72m on contractors amid staff cuts

Despite multiple assessments Mrs A's cancer went undiagnosed for months. Photo: Getty Images

Health NZ spent $72m on contractors amid staff cuts

Health New Zealand spent $72 million on contractors and consultants for a single IT project, in the lead-up to moving to get rid of over 1000 positions for IT employees.

Security breach at Auckland Airport

Queues, cancellations after security breach at Auckland Airport

A security breach at Auckland Airport caused disruption for travellers this morning as all passengers had to be rescreened.

Concerns over missing sail boat

Concerns over missing boat near Christchurch

A search and rescue operation has failed to locate a small sail boat that was thought to be in trouble off the coast of Sumner last night.

School principals warn of staffing shortage

Whether the projects are paused would be "considered on a case-by-case basis", the ministry says....

'Actually a crisis': Principals warn of staffing shortage

Southland is among several regions declaring a teacher supply crisis, as schools once again struggle to find enough staff for the coming year.

Australia passes social media ban for under-16s

Australia passes social media ban for under-16s

Australia has approved a social media ban for children aged under 16 after an emotive debate that has gripped the nation, setting a benchmark for jurisdictions around the world.

Summer likely to be warmer than average: Niwa

Tourists lounge in 18degC sunshine on the beach of Queenstown Bay yesterday. Sun and rain is ...

Summer likely to be warmer than average: Niwa

Summer officially starts on Sunday, but you would be forgiven for thinking it came early yesterday as temperatures soared across the motu.

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War injuries, ingenuity lead to intraocular invention

Dunedin Hospital eye surgeon Dr Francesc March holds one of the first intraocular lenses designed...

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War injuries, ingenuity lead to intraocular invention

Sadly, if it were not for World War 2 pilots getting shards of shattered plastic from aeroplane windscreens in their eyes, the world’s most successful and innovative cataract treatment may never...

‘Friends for life’

‘Friends for life’

Members of StarJam Dunedin’s enjoy themselves at the unofficial end-of-year party at the Wingatui Function Centre last night.

Surgical gear often contaminated

A senior doctor at Dunedin Hospital is sick of turning up to work not knowing whether operations will be delayed due to human remains being found on equipment.

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Bayfield High threats ‘sarcastic’, teen says

Armed police escorted students from the grounds of Bayfield High School which closed for the day...

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Bayfield High threats ‘sarcastic’, teen says

A teenager who threatened to "shoot up" a Dunedin high school said he thought his emails were funny.

Pelvic organ prolapse ‘incredibly common’ in women

University of Otago researcher Dr Emma Wade has won the prestigious Sir Charles Hercus Fellowship...

Pelvic organ prolapse ‘incredibly common’ in women

Despite how common the condition is, pelvic organ prolapse is not a popular topic of discussion for women, doctors or even health researchers.

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Lack of jobs frustrating, nurse says

Nurses Organisation chief executive Paul Goulter in Christchurch at a nationwide strike over its...

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Lack of jobs frustrating, nurse says

After juggling motherhood and an intense schedule, a Dunedin nursing graduate says the lack of employment opportunities has been "frustrating".

Leading the way

Members of the University of Otago Leading Thinkers initiative celebrated the organisation’s 21st anniversary at an event at the Staff Club last night.

Dunedin busy preparing to celebrate St Andrew’s Day

Iain Seather will again deliver the Address to the Haggis during the annual St Andrew’s Day...

Dunedin busy preparing to celebrate St Andrew’s Day

Surprisingly, organisers of this year’s St Andrew’s Day celebrations are disappointed the forecast is for warm and sunny weather.

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