New Zealand90-year-old's 192m birthday plunge for Starship"If it does some significant good for Starship, I shall be very, very happy."10 Feb 05:34 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandParents who decline vaccinations for kids - highest/lowest regions revealedA Covid-19 vaccine information campaign will start this month.31 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandHospitals stretched for beds, spike in demand over holiday periodMiddlemore is blaming the surge on post-holiday injuries and health checks.21 Jan 07:53 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRevealed: Costly car parking - how your hospital comparesHow does the cost of car parking at your hospital compare?11 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandForeigners responsible for $68.5m of hospital debtHealth minister says "it is the cost of being a compassionate country".09 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandVision loss, harm to newborn, cancer diagnosis delay linked to Covid-19 disruptionDHB reports show some patient harm incidents related to Covid-19 restrictions.03 Jan 07:27 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDoctor denied C-section: 'Why is the Ministry of Health controlling how we birth?'Doctor who was initially denied a caesarean section claims it is every woman's right.25 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAucklander saw psychiatrist to get C-section: Warns others 'robbed' of choice"The psychiatrist produced a very compelling report supporting my decision."20 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Absolute last resort': Pregnant woman's throat cut open in last-resort medical procedure to save baby and mum'You train for it but you never think you will actually have to do it,' doctor tells.13 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandC-section clampdown: Mums complain to health watchdog"Intervention rates are inexplicably high for private obstetricians."12 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExclusive: C-section mums face scrutiny at biggest NZ hospitalElective caesarean sections account for more than one in five births at Auckland DHB.11 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandShock and heartbreak after sudden death of respected nurseSuresh Vengetaraman died just days before his 43rd birthday.06 Dec 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Real life angel' makes couple's baby dream come true"Two years earlier we didn't know each other from a bar of soap."03 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMinistry stands by information 'provided and released' over sick studentHealth Ministry says statements were "an accurate reflection of the information provided".14 Nov 01:17 AM
New ZealandCars lined up at Northcote testing site before openingReminder Covid tests are also available at GP clinics and some urgent-care clinics.13 Nov 08:38 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRevealed: Which DHBs have toughened cataract surgery thresholdsEach DHB sets its own threshold for surgery - find out how yours compares.06 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandCataracts so bad driving isn't possible - but public system says 'No'One in four of those declined surgery had sight so bad they couldn't legally drive.29 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland marathon runner: 'I always wished I had new legs'Born with spina bifida and amniotic sac syndrome, Paige Boyed is defying the odds.28 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Pathetically low screening rates': Doctor's Covid warning as virus spread undetectedAs Auckland moves to level 1, documents raise questions about past safeguards.07 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Still traumatised by the surgery': Swab left inside Auckland patient for a monthThe mistake cost the woman unnecessary harm and significantly impacted her recovery.05 Oct 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHospital backlog blowout: Care delayed for 500,000 KiwisGrowing wait times are sparking fears patients are being put at further risk.23 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMt Roskill cluster: Two Waitematā DHB health workers test positive for Covid-19One staffer was already on leave, while the other doesn't work with patients.12 Sep 10:57 PM
New ZealandFive months, no answers: Family still waiting for information on mum and baby who died three days after birthThe AHDB is closer to completing its review of care into a mum and baby who died in March.09 Sep 11:08 PM
New ZealandHe's had five negative Covid tests. Why his isolation stay has been extendedThe woman he was travelling with who tested positive gets out earlier than him.02 Sep 02:32 AM
New ZealandTeenager receives strangers' Covid-19 test resultsNorth Shore's John McCarthy says he's concerned at the DHB's mishap.31 Aug 06:01 AM
New ZealandWhat we know about NZ's current Covid-19 casesHere's what is known about the community cases.24 Aug 11:20 PM
New ZealandAuckland elective surgeries postponed due to outbreakDHB's around Auckland have activated their Covid-19 resurgence plans.16 Aug 09:11 PM
New Zealand'Patients will die': Fears over colonoscopy delaysBowel Cancer NZ says Covid's return will worsen already dangerous backlogs.16 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandExtra testing stations in South Auckland, Waikato after chaotic weekSouth Auckland and Waikato are to open more testing stations today.12 Aug 07:28 PM
New ZealandAuckland DHB ramps up Covid-19 testing'Our message to people living in Auckland is to continue to be vigilant.'11 Aug 11:12 AM
New ZealandPolice complaint after baby death at Auckland HospitalTheo Ilich's death in the early hours of May 10 has also been referred to the coroner.07 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFamily go to police after baby's death at Auckland HospitalTheo Ilich was found unresponsive and couldn't be resuscitated.07 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Her kids watched her die': Young mum's undiagnosed conditionA mum and baby who died soon after birth both had an undiagnosed postpartum infection.05 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandFunding boost to replace 50-year-old infrastructure at Auckland City HospitalMinister of Health Chris Hipkins unveils $26m kitty for upgrades.29 Jul 11:29 PM