12+ hour, 4+ min ago   (583+ words) A Christchurch GP has warned that staffing shortages and financial pressure continue to threaten access to family doctors, despite a national survey showing signs of improvement. Dr Angus Chambers, a GP at Riccarton Clinic and chair of the General Practice…...

6+ day, 59+ min ago   (558+ words) Therapy animal visits to Christchurch hospitals, rest homes and schools have survived the end of St John’s Outreach Therapy Pets programme, with a new charity taking over the service and holding its public launch in Hagley Park this month. Community…...

6+ day, 8+ hour ago   (494+ words) WATCH: A day in Perth: Why Western Australia is becoming easier to reach from Christchurch. The Government is expanding mental health telehealth services after an independent review found too many people were waiting too long for support. Mental Health Minister…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (440+ words) Parents and carers are being invited to a Christchurch community event aimed at challenging the messages young people receive about food, weight, fitness and body image. Eating Disorders Carer Support NZ is holding its Redefining Wellness community conversation at St…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (1363+ words) Mike Hrynkewycz thought he had pulled something painting the house. A week later, scans found tumours in his brain, lungs and his bowel. The Christchurch father of two, who is in his 40s, has since had two brain surgeries, whole brain…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (790+ words) A union representing staff at youth justice residences says it fears someone could be killed at work unless Oranga Tamariki takes stronger action over violence at Te Puna Wai in Rolleston. National Union of Public Employees Union Secretary Janice Gemmell…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (113+ words) Christchurch’s 24 Hour Surgery reached capacity on Tuesday night and was temporarily unable to accept new patients. The facility posted the update on Facebook about 9pm, advising people with emergencies to call 111 or go to the Emergency Department at Christchurch Hospital. Those…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (654+ words) Christchurch residents will pay more to use Council pools, gyms, hydroslides and recreation facilities from 1 October, with annual memberships rising by as much as $48. Christchurch City Council is updating fees and charges across its recreation and sport network, affecting memberships,…...

2+ week, 7+ hour ago   (1274+ words) A 27 year old Christchurch mother was examined at Christchurch Hospital, given morphine and advised to see her GP. Four days later, she lost her right ovary and appendix during emergency surgery. Kaitlin said her surgeon later told her the ovary…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (591+ words) ACT has unveiled plans for New Zealand’s first purpose built comprehensive cancer centre, with campuses in Christchurch and Auckland and an indicative price tag of about $2 billion. The party has branded the proposal “a Starship for Cancer”, drawing comparisons with…...