Latest fromHospitals
Man's 11-day crime spree targets police by spitting and threatening to kill staff
'I will kill you and then I’ll kill your wife and then I’ll kill your kids,' the man said.
Renowned Auckland heart surgeon who saved hundreds in Fiji dies at 64
Dr Parma Nand regularly travelled to Fiji to perform heart surgeries for free.
25yo mum fights for time with kids after cancer spreads to brain
Misty Paniora, 25, is battling terminal cancer but wants to see her kids' milestones.
'Further industrial action' may follow 24-hour doctors' strike
Health NZ is ‘committed’ to settling the collective agreement with the union.
'Growing harm': Hospital discharges linked to meth use skyrocket
It comes after wastewater testing revealed a doubling of meth use last year.
'Overwhelming' support: Doctors strike for hospital and GP crisis
Dr Gary Payinda says 200,000 people are waiting to see specialists.
Watch: Health minister to speak amid nationwide healthcare strike
Thousands of surgeries and appointments across NZ will be cancelled by today's action.
Cuts to ICU beds at new Dunedin Hospital 'latest broken promise'
The new facility will open with 20 ICU beds, down from the planned 30.
Rugby player in ICU after serious head clash on Anzac Day
The rugby community has rallied, offering immense support to Joey Ah-Sui's family.
Health NZ mediation fails: 5000 doctors to strike, 4300 patients affected
Over 5000 doctors will strike on May 1, postponing 4300 patients' treatments.
Letters: High praise for hospital staff; should Super be means-tested?
OPINION: Super must be means-tested and strictly based on assessed need.
'You've got rat bite fever': Northland woman's warning to trappers
She touched a live rat briefly, leading to severe infection and sepsis.
Shane Te Pou: Pay the doctors what they're worth
OPINION: One in eight senior doctor positions are currently vacant in New Zealand.
Stock car driver critically injured after smash at Whanganui speedway
A car crash at Oceanview Speedway led to a person being cut from a vehicle.
'Horrific and life-changing injuries': Man in coma after 'freak' balcony accident
The glass balustrade the man was leaning on 'gave out', causing him to fall.
Upgrades for ED and ICU at Hawke’s Bay Hospital, 700 more car parks
Four new projects have been announced for the hospital over the next decade.
Stabbing prompts security review for Department of Corrections
A staff member was critically injured in the April 9 attack.
'Scared and shocked': Police investigate after Hastings nurse hit by motorbike
Three people were injured in the incident, one of them critically.
Autistic child’s family struggle for support after medical injury leaves him unable to walk
The family of the non-verbal 11-year-old are struggling to access support.
How Whakatāne Hospital plans to restore full maternity services
Since January, 88 Eastern Bay women have had their babies at Tauranga Hospital.
One dead, two seriously injured in Waikato crash
Emergency services were called to the crash just after 4pm.
'Nonsense' blood service being offered at string of clinics around New Zealand
'There is zero science to it,' says one health leader.
Steven Joyce: NZ must rethink funding for hospital infrastructure
OPINION: Private investors should be invited to build more of our health facilities.
Police seeking witnesses after cyclist dies after crash in New Plymouth
The cyclist was taken to hospital but died a few days later.
Doctor and nurse strike could delay 4300 surgeries and appointments
The union said it was the first 24-hour strike in its 35-year history.
‘I love my life’: How a mother found hope after her darkest days
Lynda Hills struggled with her mental health throughout her youth.
Cardiologist to Olympians honoured for impact of his research
Martin Stiles has also helped fix the hearts of Olympic medal winners.