David Cunliffe
Diabetes Pig Cell Treament Safety
Fears are being raised about the safety of injecting pig cells into people for the treatment of diabetes. Audio
Operating Policy
The National Party says it would build 20 new operating theatres dedicated to elective surgery. Audio
Cardiac Services Study Continued
Health Minister David Cunliffe discusses the findings of this report. Audio
Herceptin
Government, no funding increases for the breast cancer drug. National says it would fund 12-month treatments. Audio
Health Officials Conduct Full Check on Questionable Rest Homes
This follows yesterday's termination of the government contract with Auckland rest home Belhaven. Audio
Government Orders Wider Check on Rest Homes
The Health Minister wants to be reassured there are no other rest homes with similiar problems to Auckland's Belhaven. Audio
Commission to Look at Wages and Training For Jr Doctors
As a bitter stand-off continues between junior hospital doctors and district health boards over pay. Audio
DHB Restructure Plan
Chair of the Hutt Valley DHB disputes reports a plan to restructure six lower North Is DHB's will lead to reduced services. Audio
Minister Call For Maternity Services Review
Health minister David Cunliffe has ordered a review into maternity services in the Wellington region. Audio
Treasury Advised Against Govt Broadband Plan
Documents released by Treasury show it did not support the Government's broadband plan unveiled in the Budget. Audio
Hospital Safety (Part 2)
A patient safety programme has been launched to tackle the number of mistakes made in hospitals. Audio
National Screening Programme Fast Tracked
Government moves to fast track the creation of a national screening programme for one of New Zealand's most lethal cancers. Audio
Colorectal Screening
The Government has just announced its to fast track the creation of a national bowel cancer screening programme. Audio
Elective Surgery Budget Boost
The Minister of Health, David Cunliffe, couldn't wait until Budget Day for his big announcement on elective surgery. Audio
Immigration Service Chief Resigns
Mary Anne Thompson, has resigned following an inquiry into residency applications by three of her relatives from Kiribati. Audio
Hawkes Bay DHB Conflicts of Interest (Part 2)
The Minister of Health talks about the ongoing revelations about the former board. Audio
Hawkes' Bay DHB (Part 4)
Background from Parliament and investigating panel, former representative on board and the Health Minister give comment. Audio
Health Board Report (Part 3)
An independent panel has found conflicts of interest were poorly handled. Audio
Hawkes Bay DHB Sacking (Part One)
Health Minister David Cunliffe justifies the need for drastic change for the Hawkes Bay DHB. Audio
Hawkes Bay District Health Board Sacked (Part Three)
David Cunliffe has appointed Commissioner Sir John Anderson to run the HBDHB affairs with immediate effect. Audio
