Emergency Care & Accountability: An Auckland woman says a medical centre refused to help and blocked public use of a defibrillator when a man collapsed on a footpath, with CPR carried out until paramedics arrived; police say the death was referred to the coroner. Health System Capacity: Orthopaedic leaders say $300m Health New Zealand funding to cut surgery waitlists isn’t rolling out smoothly, with uneven capability and tender access across centres. Medicines & Public Health: New Zealand’s antibiotic overuse is highlighted by research showing most children and many pregnant women receiving antibiotics, with experts warning antibiotics don’t treat viruses like influenza. Assisted Dying Debate: A global explainer compares how assisted dying laws differ across countries, including New Zealand’s policy landscape. Workforce & Rural Health: Australia’s rural doctor shortage pressure is linked to registration friction for overseas-trained doctors, with implications for regional access. Mental Health & Suicide Prevention: A community “Suicide Prevention Champion” scheme is launched to encourage open conversations and connect people to support. Health Tech & Business: NZ digital health firm Adherium is in focus as markets watch when it could reach breakeven amid ongoing losses. Coronial Inquest: Health New Zealand confirms the start of an inquest into the death of Laisa Waka Tunidau, outlining service-improvement work in Canterbury adult inpatient and mental health services.