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Govt scrutiny of $9m loan to struggling publicly-owned laundry company

Canterbury Linen Services revenues were hit by Covid shutdowns after it took out a big unapproved loan, says Health Minister Andrew Little.

Newsroom.co.nz

Pharmacy ownership changes could creep into new legislation

The introduction of the long-awaited Therapeutic Products Bill has excluded changing the rules on pharmacy ownership but Andrew Little told Newsroom he’ll keep an open mind.

Newsroom.co.nz

Where Govt is lacking in post-March 15 reforms

Government urged to spend more to respond to 2019 terror attack.

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A big win, six years after her death

This week’s passing into law of the Fair Pay Agreements Bill is the legacy of a passionate union leader who was driven to uphold the rights and dignity of workers.

Newsroom.co.nz

Kiwis share treaty insights with states

New Zealand's treaty negotiations minister has met with officials from Victoria and Queensland as both Australian states pursue their own Indigenous agreements.

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A modest proposal for radical reform of community care

The health reforms are a massive opportunity to improve home health services, pay support staff more, and slash admin – without Government spending more, says NZ Health Group boss.

Newsroom.co.nz

New-look regulator will demand 'robust' evidence for natural remedies' claims

Health Minister Andrew Little is to create a new-look regulator to scrutinise the therapeutic claims of both pharmaceuticals and natural health products.

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Big political names drawn into donations trial

The Crown outlines its case against six men and a woman charged with deceit in concealing donations to the Labour and National parties, and lines up big names to give evidence.

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Despite what political leaders say, New Zealand's health workforce is in crisis – but it's the same everywhere else

Earlier this week, New Zealand health minister Andrew Little stated what most who work in health already know.

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Health NZ day one: 'We've got our runners on and sprinting'

DHBs are today no more, with Health NZ taking over in the biggest reforms the health sector has seen in 20 years.

Newsroom.co.nz

Year-long delay on hate crime reform unexplained

The Royal Commission recommended hate crime laws be rewritten in December 2020 but it took officials more than a year to report to ministers.

Newsroom.co.nz

GCSB, SIS get an extra $35m to fight terror

Counter-terror agencies get a budget boost but there are questions over oversight, reports David Williams

Newsroom.co.nz

Challenge for Māori Health Authority bigger than funding

Those who were expecting a big windfall for the Māori Health Authority will be left disappointed, but there’s no point in funding services that don’t exist, writes @jo_moir

Newsroom.co.nz

Budget 2022: 'Largest investment ever’ in health system

Billions of dollars will go into the reformed, centralised health system over the next four years, but Māori will see just a little of it, Marc Daalder reports

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The rise and rise of EY

EY became the consultancy of choice for DHBs. David Williams follows the money

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Mental health 'invisible' in health system revamp

The mental health sector raised concerns about the legislation restructuring the health system but the select committee dismissed them.

Newsroom.co.nz

Book of the Week: Mrs Kidman at large

Steve Braunias reviews a national treasure

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As a DHB chair exits, a ‘surprise’ intervention

Correspondence reveals a tense exchange over a Crown monitor’s appointment

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Little's radical health overhaul in pandemic

“An abomination’’ is how Andrew Little describes one part of the country’s health system. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to him about how things will be different when the biggest reforms in 2

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Bipartisan approach to mental health off to bad start

The health minister has rejected National’s request for a youth mental health summit, putting the Opposition's plan to treat mental health as a bipartisan issue on the back foot.

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Kiwi spies receive intelligence linked to torture

The Government is comfortable the NZSIS is following human rights obligations, despite two instances where it received information likely tied to torture.

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As DHBs die, a chance to feed a starved health system

Question marks over how much health funding will change in this year’s huge shake-up.

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