Karen Brown

The Medical Council says there are small but encouraging signs the country may be keeping more of its doctors here. Audio

The Southern District Health Board says its chief executive made his own decision to leave and wasn't pushed. Audio

An elderly man died as a result of the quakes in Christchurch yesterday, which damaged six resthomes. Audio

Heart specialists say 50 strokes a year will be prevented by a major drug funding announcement today from Pharmac. Audio

The Government is being asked to make urgent changes to significantly boost New Zealand's ability to conduct clinical trials. Audio

People with rare, genetically inherited disorders are demanding a better deal from the drug-buying agency Pharmac. Audio

Upheaval is looming for several health agencies, as the Government continues cutting back-office bureaucracy. Audio

Medical specialists are warning the widening pay gap with Australia is the single biggest threat to the health workforce here. Audio

The government's being told the gap in pay between New Zealand and Australia medical specialists is resulting in the steady loss of the most experienced senior doctors from this country. Audio

New Zealanders are being warned they'll end up paying more for medicines if Pharmac is used as a negotiating chip in free trade talks Audio

Porirua North of Wellington has been labeled the rheumatic fever capital of the country and health authorites say thousands dollars must be found to eradicate the disease. Audio

Pike River families say the Mines Rescue Service has agreed to go into the mine. Audio

The Canterbury quakes have left the district health board with a 13 million dollar deficit and damage to buildings and infrastructure worth at least 60 million dollars. Audio

Extra funding for health in the Budget is being applauded within the sector, but some also say there's also a lack of vision for the future. Audio

Tonight Checkpoint is bringing you full coverage of the Budget which has delivered cuts to kiwisaver, working for families and student loans. Audio

Health workers expect their sector's regime of tight funding and a shrinking workforce to continue after this week's budget. Audio

Senior hospital doctors want a 360 million dollar boost to their pay and conditions over the next three years. Audio

Air ambulance chiefs want a national air-traffic control desk set up to coordinate all air-ambulance flights. Audio

Thousands of New Zealanders are in line for quicker, cheaper diabetes care. Audio

Health officials in Christchurch have today begun work on a recovery plan for how they will replace hundreds of beds lost in rest homes because of the recent earthquake. Audio