Health
Trouble in the tap water
There are risks involved in changing the rules around drinking water standards, Geoff Cumming, of the NZ Herald, reports.
HPV vaccine needs urgent review - Fitzpatrick
Women's Health Action says the new school-based immunisation programme to help protect girls from cervical cancer has been brought in too fast and an urgent review is needed.
Govt to give North Shore Hospital $36m
The Government has approved $36 million to improve North Shore Hospital's emergency department.
Midwife questioned over 'unique style'
A midwife accused of professional misconduct after a baby died following a prolonged pregnancy was today asked about her "unique style of midwifery".
Untaken leave a headache for health board
Untaken leave is contributing about $2 million to multimillion-dollar deficits at the Otago District Health Board, where more than 230 staff are owed six weeks leave or longer.