Issues paper highlights severity of the specialist workforce crisis in public hospitals.

Health Minister declines request for self-funded chemotherapy drugs to be administered at Dunedin Hospital

TVNZ apologises to ASMS for Paul Henry, saying "Paul wasn't fluent in his delivery ... (he) missed the mark".

Health Minister announces Pharmac decision to fund new lung cancer drug and widen access to other cancer drugs.

Health Minister launches new productivity programme to improve quality and efficiency in public hospital operating theatres.

Labour’s Ruth Dyson attacks Health Minister over health target claims, electives statistics and alleged cuts to patient services.