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Staff shortages at Canterbury DHB’s medical oncology department will mean longer waiting times for patients 

Fixing holiday underpayments and dealing with COVID-19 is pushing up the country’s DHB deficits 

Christchurch researchers show blood test for hormone can uncover hidden organ and vascular problems

Saliva testing for COVID-19 could make life easier for patients and general practices, but a virologist explains the process of validating an ‘off-piste’ system is complicated 

Independent agency proposed for COVID-19 response because of ministry’s “limited” operational experience and capacity  

Dean of Otago University at Christchurch honoured with prestigious research medal

Government appoints safe hands to help Ministry of Health with border-staff testing, after frustrations over gaps 

Faced with the possibility of another damaging lockdown, primary care leaders were planning to press the Government for an assurance there is adequate funding available for the COVID-19 health response

Faced with the possibility of another damaging lockdown, primary care leaders were planning to press the Government for an assurance there is adequate funding available for the COVID-19 health response

The Public Health Association is demanding to know how the health system review ended by recommending a Māori Health Authority that lacks any funding power