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Helping Taranaki Patients Stay On Their Feet Through Specialist Care

Thursday, 5 November 2026, 1:01 pm | Health New Zealand

Briggs, who worked for 20 years as a podiatrist before this role, has also recently helped introduce foot inspections within the renal service to detect problems before they become more serious. More >>

Advanced Practice Physiotherapists Are Helping Patients Get Answers Sooner

Wednesday, 4 November 2026, 12:57 pm | Health New Zealand

Working in Surgical Outpatients, Ben and Rachel assess patients and determine the most appropriate next step through the MSK Pathway, whether that's rehabilitation, further investigations or a referral to an orthopaedic surgeon. More >>

Practical Support Helps Patients Return Home Safely From ED

Monday, 2 November 2026, 1:32 pm | Health New Zealand

People who have fallen or sustained head injuries are among those commonly referred to occupational therapy in the emergency department. More >>

Magnificent Seven Whitianga Based District Nurse Team On The Move

Thursday, 22 October 2026, 9:50 am | Health New Zealand

Providing care to the Coromandel Town and surrounds, as well as Tairua and Pauanui residents, the Whitianga service has a large geographical area and requires high mileage. More >>

South Canterbury Welcomes Largest Ever Cohort Of New Mental Health Nurses

Tuesday, 20 October 2026, 1:05 pm | Health New Zealand

The NESP programme supports nurses who are new to nursing by combining postgraduate learning, supported clinical experience and supervision. More >>

Spring-Time Gardeners Reminded Of Dangerous Bacteria Threat From Potting Mix And Compost

Thursday, 1 October 2026, 3:34 pm | Health New Zealand

Dr Matthew Reid, Medical Officer of Health at the National Public Health Service, says while Legionnaires’ disease can cause severe illness, there are simple precautions you can take while gardening to help protect yourself. More >>

Canterbury Skin Cancer Programme Builds On Waitlist Progress

Monday, 28 September 2026, 2:53 pm | Health New Zealand

Dr Langley says Canterbury’s plastic surgery service will continue its work to reduce wait times and ensure patients can access treatment as quickly as possible. More >>

Sunday Surgeries Help Significantly Reduce Taranaki’s Longest Orthopaedic Waitlists

Thursday, 27 August 2026, 9:26 am | Health New Zealand

Taranaki Base Hospital recently held its third "Sunday Surgery" session of the year, with four orthopaedic operations completed on Sunday, 16 August. More >>

Waikato Paediatric Surgeon Helps Deliver Life-Changing Care In Samoa

Monday, 24 August 2026, 12:28 pm | Health New Zealand

For many families, visiting surgical teams provide the only realistic chance of treatment without travelling overseas. From this most recent trip, two children will be referred to New Zealand for further specialist care. More >>

New Bus A Lifeline For Ashburton Residents With Complex Care Needs

Wednesday, 19 August 2026, 11:33 am | Health New Zealand

The specially adapted bus will ferry community members and residents to and from the Elizabeth Street Day Centre and Tuarangi Home, picking up people who require full-time care from their homes and bringing them along to activities and outings. More >>

New Study Sheds Light On What Matters To Patients Facing Heart Valve Replacement

Friday, 14 August 2026, 12:28 pm | Health New Zealand

The Department’s study found patients carefully consider different outcomes when choosing, with some prioritising avoiding medication and others wanting to reduce the likelihood of repeat surgery. More >>

Canterbury Hospitals Equipment Amnesty

Friday, 14 August 2026, 11:00 am | Health New Zealand

“We make sure we have adequate amounts of equipment and buy more each year in anticipation of demand during our busiest times,” says Sandy Clemett, Health NZ Chief of Allied Health, Scientific and Technical, Canterbury and West Coast. More >>

Midland Te Manawa Taki Change Proposal On Hold

Wednesday, 1 July 2026, 5:50 pm | Health New Zealand

The need to strengthen leadership arrangements across the region remains. Change is needed to ensure we are providing the best care we can to communities in our region. More >>

Last Coal Boiler Replacement A Major Milestone For West Coast And Health New Zealand

Monday, 29 June 2026, 4:13 pm | Health New Zealand

Replacing a high-polluting system with clean, efficient heat pump technology cuts greenhouse gas emissions and supports air quality improvements for staff, patients, and community, Regional Director of Infrastructure, South Island, Dr Rob Ojala says. More >>

Health NZ Boosts Access To Care Across The Lower North Island Ahead Of Winter

Friday, 1 May 2026, 11:48 am | Health New Zealand

People are also encouraged to take steps to stay well this winter through vaccinations and keeping homes warm and dry. More >>

Health Warning Lifted For Harmful Algal Bloom In South Bank Tributary Of The Waiau Uwha River At Waiau Bridge

Friday, 17 April 2026, 8:46 am | Health New Zealand

Recent cyanobacteria surveys of the South Bank Tributary of the Waiau Uwha River at Waiau Bridgehas shown the cover of potentially toxic harmful algae (benthic cyanobacteria) have reduced and are now below levels that are of concern to public health. More >>