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 ZealandHandcyclist Ian Mark Walker critical after being hit by 4WDParaplegic handcyclist Ian Mark Walker critical after being hit by a 4WD while training.10 Jan 01:54 AM
New ZealandNZ trial offers hope against severe mood disordersResearchers are eyeing a fresh way to help Kiwis battling with severe mood disorders.18 Dec 07:28 PM
New ZealandHospital security guard assaulted, badly injuredA security guard has been injured at Hillmorton Hospital, in Christchurch.06 Dec 11:48 PM
New ZealandMental health nurse choked unconscious by patientA mental health nurse at Hawke's Bay Hospital assaulted by a patient.03 Dec 03:41 AM
New ZealandNurse burnt after patient throws boiling water over herNurse receives second-degree burns after patient throws boiling water over her.29 Nov 07:05 AM
New ZealandSick, hurt get vouchers to exit ED: 'Paying people to go away'Last year the cost to Waitemata DHB was almost $100 a voucher.04 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandHundreds declined specialist skin careOne DHB has told GPs to encourage patients to turn to the private system.30 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew blood test detects heart attack risk in 15 minutesPrevious blood-testing procedures could take one to two hours to reveal the risk level.20 Oct 11:56 PM
New ZealandSpecial investigation: Māori babies less likely to be resuscitated, bias blamedMāori, Pacific and Indian babies are significantly less likely to be resuscitated.12 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandRacial bias and birth: From the cradle to the graveEach baby in the "grey zone" is a question — try for life, or give palliative care?12 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandTwo Christchurch deaths suspected to be related to synthetic drugsNineteen people in Chch have been affected in the past fortnight; two remain in ICU.02 Oct 09:37 PM
New ZealandTen people poisoned by synthetic cannabis in 48 hours"It's a trend that has been on the rise for some time now," doctor says.21 Sep 12:10 AM
New ZealandNon-resident mums pay millions to give birthThe cost of non-resident births in New Zealand is more than $3.17 million over five years.16 Sep 03:59 AM
New ZealandYoung army bomb expert hurt during flare disposalNZDF says injured bomb expert in a stable condition29 Aug 11:38 PM
New ZealandNew Zealand hospital staff abused daily: 'It's time to talk'"In the ED environment, maybe we're going to have to have policemen on site."15 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNurse strikes: DHBs offer three 3% pay rises over 18 monthsDHBs say they have doubled their offer to nurses to settle pay negotiations.28 May 03:19 AM
New ZealandAir NZ passengers exposed to measlesA Queenstown woman ill with measles travelled while infectious.13 Apr 08:21 AM
New ZealandRest home access by postcode: report"This can have serious consequences for their health."11 Apr 04:00 AM
New ZealandThree cases of measles confirmed in South IslandThe common place of exposure for the cases is Queenstown Airport, authorities say.08 Apr 06:04 AM
New ZealandKids born after Chch quake inherit trauma from parentsSchools are having to deal with more difficult behaviour post-Christchurch quake.30 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandHospital assaults: Police respond to claimsAn investigation into the alleged assault on staff at Hillmorton Hospital is now underway.20 Mar 05:29 AM
New ZealandNurses at clinic seriously assaultedA nurse was beaten senseless, another's finger was bitten to the bone.19 Mar 08:13 AM
New ZealandVigils to protest prison suicidesVigils protest prison suicides after teen dies in cell.03 Mar 06:46 AM
New ZealandHunter eats poisonous tutu berriesCanterbury DHB has issued a warning after a 51-year-old man ate toxic berries.02 Mar 04:15 AM
New ZealandNine hospitalised after taking dodgy ecstasyNine people are in hospital after taking what is thought to be a faulty batch of ecstasy.25 Feb 08:24 AM
New ZealandSecond measles warning for ChristchurchAn 11-year-old is recovering after contracting the virus in a doctor's waiting room09 Feb 04:19 AM
New ZealandMeasles warning after infected man visits hospitalThose not fully vaccinated urged to contact GP after measles-carrier enters hospital ED.31 Jan 05:14 AM
New ZealandHealth board chief hits back at call for fewer DHBsCanterbury DHB will audit its board and executive expenses after the Nigel Murray scandal.31 Jan 02:10 AM
New ZealandWarning after woman killed by extreme heatPeople with multiple sclerosis are particularly vulnerable to extreme heat.26 Jan 03:12 AM
New ZealandBaby girl critically injured in playground fallA baby girl was critically injured when she fell from a North Canterbury playground.15 Jan 01:30 AM
New ZealandMan in isolation for 115 days in hospitalMore than 10,000 Kiwis end up in isolation each year with the longest a 115-day spell06 Jan 07:45 PM
New ZealandAlgae warning: Stay out of the riverPeople and animals should stay away from the river until the health warning is lifted.28 Dec 05:52 AM
New ZealandLake Ellesmere turns toxicAn algal bloom has fouled the water in Te Waihoura (Lake Ellesmere).24 Dec 10:04 AM
