03 September 2010
Some very good news for lung cancer patients - from October 1, the Government drug funding agency Pharmac will fund the drug Tarceva for certain patients with advanced lung cancer. This drug has been known to produce some amazing life-saving results, on... read full story
01 September 2010
Radiographers and hospital laboratory workers are locked in pay disputes with district health boards (DHBs) throughout the country, which are expected to disrupt thousands of operations. However, many vulnerable health workers are being suspended withou... read full story
27 August 2010
This week at HealthJobsNZ we have some fantastic new job listings! Fantastic opportunities for short and long term stints working in Australia as a Locum? We have some great new positions which have just been listed! Great role for a Locum Paediatrici... read full story
26 August 2010
Many patients needing X-rays face lengthy delays when radiographers walk off the job next month. Members of the radiographers' union, Apex, will go on a 24-hour strike, starting at 7am on September 7, after four radiographers were sacked by the Counties... read full story
23 August 2010
The Ministry of Health has introduced a new vaccine for swine flu, which, up until now, was only availabe on the private market. 35,000 new doses of Intanza have been ordered, as there is some concern the original vaccine may run out in a few short week... read full story
19 August 2010
The West Coast District Health Board has difficulty attracting and retaining specialists. But the remote, cash-strapped South Island health board is paying fill-in surgeons up to $2500 for a full day's work. The Health Board's Chief Executive David Meat... read full story
17 August 2010
Medical doctors are being driven overseas due to doctors having to treat too many patients because of a shortage of physicians. New Zealand is in need of more than 600 medial and surgical specialists. However, according to the senior doctors' union, Ne... read full story
16 August 2010
Next magazine has named their inaugral Woman of the Year as Dr. Emma Parry, a leading clinical director. Dr Parry works at Auckland Hospital and specialises in high risk pregnancies. She also helped develop the first service in New Zealand to treat twi... read full story
12 August 2010
A leading obesity researcher is lashing out at the "obesity mafia" - the health professionals who are saying being overweight will lead to serious health issues later in life. South Carolina University Professor Steven Blair says it is a myth, and that... read full story
09 August 2010
Locum rates for doctors based in Auckland are set to be halved, which will place more stress on hard-working staff and will leave many shifts uncovered. However, according to hospital managers, the pay cut is to bring Auckland locum rates into line wit... read full story
06 August 2010
The YWCA Auckland is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year and they are holding a Gala Dinner in recognition of this. This is the seventh Gala Dinner the YWCA has held, and this year two very special guests will be speaking - The Rt Hon Helen Cla... read full story
02 August 2010
Our pick of Health News Local and International: Local: Return of the Swine flu, losing neurosurgery services will cost lives, NZ ranks last in medicine use, let's honour death with care. International: A favourite snack could be deadly, the hidden side o... read full story
25 July 2010
Our pick of Health News Local and International: Local: Sir Randal Elliot passes away, Taihape Hospital pay cuts, Auckland Hospital gets a second carpark, Radiographers and Lab workers pay dispute, overcrowding at North Shore Hospital, Northland Rest Home... read full story
24 July 2010
New Zealand offers a great lifestyle, and there are many opportunites within public and private medical sectors. The first step is to visit the New Zealand Medical Council website to assess yourself against the standard of a New Zealand trained Doctor. ... read full story
08 April 2010
Budget rise The Government's increase in health spending in next month's Budget is predicted to be as little as half the rise of a year ago, leading to further cuts in services. as reported by Martin Johnston NZ Herald read full story
08 April 2010
Clinical training agency Nursing Portfolio Analysis: Nursing entry to practice 2006–2008 Date of publication (online): March 2010 Summary of publication This report is an analysis of trainee outcomes and trainee and clinical preceptor comments on the ... read full story