Health

Health NZ is monitoring progress closely and speaking with GP practices and others who use the app.

An Auckland woman who is self-funding treatment for her rare, aggressive breast cancer is fed up after years of asking the government to fund a "life-saving" medicine for more patients.

The interview with The Wall Street Journal appears to be one of the most extensive conversations the US President has had with journalists on his health.

The country's largest patient information portal on Wednesday confirmed it had identified a cyber security incident involving "unauthorised access" to its platform.

Simeon Brown says government agencies are working with ManageMyHealth to fully understand the scope of the breach and to protect the privacy of patients.

Between 6 and 7 percent of the approximately 1.8 million registered users may have been affected.

The shortage affected the Older Persons and Rehabilitation ward.

Medical experts warn Trump's reluctance to be more transparent about his health only threatens to intensify the scrutiny that he's struggled all year to escape.

The personal health portal ManageMyHealth has identified a cyber security breach.

Dame Helen Danesh-Meyer has been made a Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to ophthalmology.

What were some of the biggest topics RNZ's journalists explained this year? Here's a look back.

Short-form video apps weren't built with children in mind, but open conversations can help them understand their habits and build healthier ones.

Lizzie Scott says she kept seeing older and disabled people attending hospital appointments alone. So she came up with a solution.

A charity screening children for sight and hearing problems at schools now has a fully kitted-out optometry bus - and big plans to roll the service out for adults.

While water usually drains naturally, a few tips can help speed things up and prevent swimmer's ear.

There has been an "absolute explosion" in illegal use of steroids in recent years, according to University of Queensland researcher Dr Tim Piatkowski.

A drug-checking group is reminding concertgoers this New Year party season that it offers a free, legal and confidential service.

Public water safety warnings have been issued for swimmers for Wellington's south coast and Lower Hutt swimming spots, due to pollution from wastewater.

High Alert is warning people to use "extreme caution" if using synthetic drugs.

The green light for GenPro's application follows approvals for two big corporate general practice providers to set up their own PHO's.