New ZealandAuckland hospital projects delayed by fire concernsFire engineers lack clear design rules and guidelines for hospitals and care homes.29 Nov 08:09 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDNA breakthrough gives police new hope of solving 1980 murder of 6yoPolice find crucial evidence in Alicia O'Reilly homicide thought to have been destroyed.23 Nov 07:30 AM
New ZealandDate projection: How far away is your area from 90% double-jab rate?The two other Auckland DHBs aren't far behind.20 Nov 01:04 AM
New ZealandPressure mounts on Govt over its Covid response for MāoriThe current outbreak disproportionately affects Māori, who make up 42 per cent of cases.19 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandLive: New Covid cases from Kaitāia to Wellington, particular fears for NorthlandCases continue to emerge across the North Island.19 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandA mother and her baby died in Auckland Hospital. This is what went wrongThe family of Dr Suliana Pasi spoke exclusively to the Weekend Herald.19 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandWarning bells for hospitals as Covid cases grow - Health expertsWarnings about the ability of public hospitals to cope with Covid-19 are escalating.18 Nov 07:46 PM
New ZealandMore than 1300 unvaccinated DHB staff stood downHow many staff have been stood down at your DHB?17 Nov 05:25 AM
New ZealandThousands of DHB staff yet to receive first vaccine doseFive per cent of health workers holding out a few days before the no jab no job deadline.10 Nov 05:27 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAuckland Hospital couldn't use ICU beds because of short-staffingDocuments released to the Herald reveal how bad staffing issues were.07 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandBackdown over 'timeslots' for Aucklanders at Xmas - Govt scrambles after outcry over minister's commentNational MP Chris Bishop called it "the stupidest idea I've ever heard".04 Nov 02:00 AM
New ZealandChild at New Lynn primary school tests positive for CovidA pupil at Fruitvale School in West Auckland has tested positive for Covid-19.01 Nov 05:15 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhen the 'storm' hits: Will our ICUs cope now Delta is free?Hospital documents reveal how ICUs planned to cope with a surge in cases.27 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandDelta outbreak: 109 cases - new infections in Northland, Waikato; Auckland vaccine rate latestThere are 35 people in hospital around the country.25 Oct 03:01 AM
New ZealandLive: Locals call for lockdown in Northland after positive Covid casesNational health's spokesperson says there's real concern in the region.23 Oct 08:51 PM
New ZealandOne Auckland DHB has only just over 70% of population fully vaccinatedAuckland will not move out of level 3 until all three DHBs hit 90 per cent.21 Oct 11:53 PM
New ZealandCovid 'tsunami coming': ED nurses are overworked and thinking of quittingOverworked nurses say hospitals aren't ready for a surge in cases.20 Oct 06:27 PM
New ZealandWorker at Remuera Village Retirement Village gets CovidAll staff at the retirement village are now being tested for Covid.18 Oct 12:32 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCovid mum: Prem baby dies; nurses' anger over safety measures"What is concerning our members is the poor planning," the nurses' union says.09 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland Hospital Covid case in neonatal ICU: expectant mothers transported off site, staff 'contingency plans'An infected person was at the hospital on Thursday, Friday and Saturday last week.06 Oct 06:22 AM
New ZealandParent of baby in ICU at Auckland Hospital tests positive for CovidMovements through NICU have been restricted and DHB is testing staff, babies and whanau.03 Oct 05:26 PM
New ZealandExclusive: Mother, baby deaths review reveals 'toxic' culture at Auckland Hospital, staff overworkedFour women died during or soon after birth at Auckland Hospital in March and April 2020.29 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandGovernment announces new Health NZ and Māori Health Authority teamThe Māori Health Authority will work alongside Health NZ with a joint role.22 Sep 09:08 PM
New Zealand'Unacceptable': Disparity in DHB staff vaccination levels revealedLess than half of all staff at one DHB are fully vaccinated.22 Sep 04:40 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThomas Coughlan: Ardern's elimination gamble - is it the most consequential of the pandemic?An additional 300,000 people will head to work on Wednesday.20 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland DHB changes visitor policy after being accused of playing 'Russian roulette' with patient safetyVisitors will now only be able to enter Auckland City Hospital on compassionate grounds.13 Sep 03:58 AM
New ZealandNurses take Auckland DHB to task over visitor policyNZNO says 'free for all' visitor policy is putting everyone at risk.11 Sep 06:22 AM
New Zealand'Human error': Vaccine ads worked despite typo, say health officialsThey spelt "vaccine" incorrectly.11 Sep 04:53 AM
Entertainment'Can't have sex without PM finding out': US host's hilarious jab at NZWatch: Stephen Colbert to viewers: "We've gotta get socialised medicine in this country!"10 Sep 09:15 PM
New Zealand'Russian roulette' - Auckland DHB under fire over visitor numbers, claims of patient sex in shared room'It's totally unsafe and unacceptable,' says health and safety rep.08 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBig Read: Will the health system cope with Delta?The unvaccinated "will potentially will lead to hospital overload", one specialist warns.03 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandAll major hospitals in Auckland build more specialist roomsNegative pressure rooms prevent Covid-19 Delta virus spreading to other areas.01 Sep 07:50 PM
New ZealandCan you visit your loved ones in hospital under Level 4? It depends where you liveSome hospitals allow two visitors, others one support person in "extreme" circumstances.01 Sep 06:30 AM
New ZealandMother and toddler spend lockdown at Ronald McDonald House AucklandCourtney Cebalo and her 17-month-old son Roman spend lockdown at Domain House.31 Aug 10:04 PM
