New ZealandMeasles outbreak: Disease spreads to average of eight people a dayAn average of eight people a day are being diagnosed with measles in Auckland.31 Jul 11:47 PM
New ZealandGP wrongly prescribed drugs 74 times: 'I was in a bad headspace'"I was ashamed that I needed that medication, I felt like a failure," doctor says.31 Jul 02:22 AM
New ZealandGP wrongly prescribing drugsThe doctor was suffering from depression, anxiety and sleeping problems, tribunal hears.30 Jul 03:03 AM
KahuUrgent need for action: Racism in health 'killing and harming Māori'A top health watchdog has called for the health sector to take action.28 Jul 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuRacism to blame for poor Māori, Pacific health, Auckland DHB saysAuckland DHB has a plan to stamp out institutional racism.27 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandHospital crisis in Auckland: Ambulances diverted after 16 nurses call in sickBoth health boards deny suggestions they considered bringing in military personnel.26 Jul 04:35 AM
New ZealandLittle fighter with coolest attitude faces long recoveryDoctors first thought he had a cold, four days later he was flown to Starship Hospital16 Jul 10:41 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Devoted' dad's lonely death in a council flat"It's too late for Dad, maybe we can stop this happening to someone else," daughter says.12 Jul 06:53 AM
New ZealandMeasles outbreak: 1555 more Auckland babies immunisedThe Auckland measles outbreak forced the age limit for the first dose to be lowered.07 Jul 09:43 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEye-test stress: Concerns over spec shop hospital referralsThe use of new imaging technology at optometrists is increasing workload on DHBs.07 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNo inquest after brutal Auckland killingMurder came just three days after the killer was released from a mental health clinic.12 Jun 01:57 AM
New ZealandMeasles outbreaks means MMR jab at 12 months for Auckland babiesThere have been 104 cases of measles in Auckland this year and babies are most vulnerable.11 Jun 10:16 PM
New ZealandJunior doctor strikes cost DHBs $19m for staff coverSignificant delays for surgeries but DHBs yet to budge.11 Jun 12:42 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLogjam: Busy hospital 'short of 100 carparks'University students have been asked to not take up spots meant for visitors.01 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAllergy shock: Parents test kids in hospital carparksSome GPs are recommending parents test their child's food allegies near hospitals.31 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew $30m stroke unit for Auckland City HospitalProject to be funded by $750m health infrastructure fund announced last year.16 May 01:15 AM
New ZealandMan dies after falling in hole on Newmarket's BroadwayBruce Steedman's widow is now seeking legal advice after the tragic death.21 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandCoroner dismisses traffic-delay evidenceCoroner finds Zachary Gravatt would probably have died even if doctor returned sooner.09 Apr 12:50 AM
EditorialWe must take care of medical staffEditorial: Personal safety of staff must be top priority especially in the medical field.30 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandNurse attacked outside Middlemore Hospital speaksAttacked nurse: "I couldn't react because after a second I was hit in the head."29 Mar 05:54 AM
New Zealand'I don't think I'd still be here': Search for life-saving manThe woman was told by doctors if she was trapped for another hour she'd have died.26 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMeasles outbreak: Number hits 30 in CanterburyThe 2019 measles count has hit 50 with two more in Canterbury and one in Auckland.18 Mar 08:14 PM
New ZealandAlmost 50 measles cases in NZ this year: What you need to knowThe number of confirmed measles cases in Canterbury remains at 28.14 Mar 01:19 AM
New ZealandSurgery screw ups: Drill bits left inside patientsReported events could be "tip of the iceberg", a health advocate says.13 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe huge expense of going to the dentist: Kiwis resort to DIY on their teethThe Health Minister says there is "huge unmet need" in oral health.03 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBaby fights to live after feeding tube inserted into lungs at hospitalMother speaks out after frightening hospital error prolongs son's stay.01 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMeasles outbreak prompts calls for vaccinationsSince 2012, all cases of measles in New Zealand have stemmed from overseas.28 Feb 08:03 AM
New ZealandCalls for Botox to be funded for migraine sufferers"It felt like someone was smacking my head with an axe," migraine sufferer says.23 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandBrief fire at Starship Hospital extinguishedThe fire was quickly put out by the internal sprinkler system.20 Feb 08:09 AM
New ZealandHelp for lonely losing fundsGroups say DHB funding move is devastating for socially isolated.19 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandStriking junior doctors garner support outside hospitalA junior doctor talks to the Herald about why he's striking.15 Jan 04:34 AM
New ZealandAuckland surgeons snare $1m pay packetsFour Auckland surgeons with packages topping $1 million.14 Jan 10:13 PM
New ZealandJunior doctors' strike starts today: What you need to knowFrom 7am tomorrow hospitals nationwide are without 3300 junior doctors for 48 hours.14 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandDHB urges crack down on booze to lessen misery from 'addictive psychotropic drug'Winegrowers feel they are wrongly being treated like tobacco merchants.05 Jan 04:00 PM
