PremiumPremiumEditorialWhen Covid and the flu collide – is our healthcare system ready?OPINION: A double-whammy of illnesses may deliver New Zealand its sickest winter yet.08 Jun 05:00 PM
LifestyleKiwi mum's shock cancer diagnosis: 'Four tumours in my heart'This Christchurch mum relies on $5500-a-month drugs to stay alive.07 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWine and fine art: Exclusive painting up for grabs at HB Wine AuctionAll the money raised is to go to Cranford Hospice.05 Jun 01:27 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: PM's integrity on line over cancer drugs U-turnOPINION: 'Cancer patients need action now, not lame excuses.'04 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandMental health report shows rate of psychological distress up, system not working for MāoriThe five-year report shows there is more to be done to fill gaps in treatment and support.04 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandCancer patients dubious Govt will deliver on promise to fund new drugsThe promise of 'soon' is 'not good enough for people who are dying', a patient says.04 Jun 06:20 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Cancer patients promised access to medicines shouldn't have to waitOPINION: Patients – and families, friends and carers – are unlikely to forget the slight.02 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Jack Tame v Nicola Willis in heated post-Budget debate on Q+AWillis was probed over why the Nats didn't campaign on how many families were worse off.02 Jun 01:10 AM
PoliticsParliament to launch aged care inquiry to satisfy coalition agreementHealth NZ is conducting its own review into aged care's funding and service models.24 May 05:04 AM
New ZealandTe Whatu Ora Waikato breached patient's rights, led to late cancer diagnoses - reportAn X-ray found nodules in lungs, but the woman, GP were not told. She died months later.21 May 01:44 AM
New ZealandOpinion: Children living in poverty and at higher risk will bear the bruntOPINION: Ditching free flu vaccines will likely wipe out the recent gains in uptake.21 May 01:19 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCecilia Robinson: Time to ask a new question about primary careOPINION: Not every sniffle requires a visit to the doctor.13 May 10:17 PM
New Zealand'More than 50 patients': Junior doctor on sole duty the night elderly man died'I do know I was frantically busy all night', the doctor tells HDC.13 May 10:38 AM
New ZealandACC taxi troubles force injured retiree to hobble, hitch-hike to appointmentMike Fletcher needed his stitches removed, but was left stranded.09 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWaimarino Health Centre development plan moves forward'We are now back on track to progress this development.'08 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCTE and head injures: Is it time for age restrictions in rugby?Head injuries and their sustained effect on sports players have been a hot topic.08 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandRevealed: The foods most recalled over safety concernsUndeclared allergens in food were the leading cause for safety recalls last year.04 May 10:35 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFamily lays complaint after 22-year-old dies suddenly in Middlemore HospitalThe family claimed Jaydyn Barnett was ready to go home but died suddenly after a fall.03 May 09:39 PM
New ZealandDavid Seymour wants to stop 'lazily' categorising people by raceThe Act leader rails against 'lazily looking at everyone through the lens of race'.01 May 03:46 AM
PoliticsTargets proposed to shrink healthcare wait times to cost $723mLabour says the proposed cost signals the expense required to reduce treatment delays.28 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandHealth shuttle fills up after word gets aroundMaori and Pacific people live seven years fewer than those of European heritage.25 Apr 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: We will remember them - but is that enough?OPINION: We must do more than just remember them.24 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandMinister of Health Shane Reti officially opens Whangārei's new maternity suite and labThe new extension is the beginni of creating a parent, tamariki and pēpi health hub.24 Apr 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Safer at home'? Dad who went to rest home for respite care died after a fallFamily: 'We have suffered a lot over the past four and a half years, blaming ourselves'.23 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I can’t be the mother that I could be': Mum, 27, fights incurable cancer'All of a sudden I can’t [play with him] and he doesn’t understand why.'22 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Impasse': Doctors vote to strike after pay offer rejectedUnion members rejected the offers and voted to strike for 25 hours from May 7.22 Apr 08:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRising number of cancer screening samples binned because of transit delaysOne family said they hand-delivered a sample to the post office and it still arrived late.20 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandTe Whatu Ora limits replacing sick staff to save moneyHealth NZ has put limits on double shifts and replacing sick staff to save costs.19 Apr 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: David Seymour putting cart before horse on health insuranceOPINION: Medsafe must first approve off-label medicines, insurers say.18 Apr 05:00 PM
KahuHousing plus support bring ongoing benefits for people who have been homelessNew research reveals ongoing support is needed for homeless people.18 Apr 01:30 AM
New ZealandDanger: Rest homes may be 12,000 beds short by 2032, report findsSome 'high priority' residents waiting nearly six months to enter rest care facilities.17 Apr 02:59 AM
KahuOpinion: Vulnerable, disabled, marginalised targeted - Debbie Ngarewa-PackerOPINION: True leaders stand up for the rights and dignity of all individuals.10 Apr 03:27 AM
New ZealandLack of doctors having a serious impact on viability of GP practicesClinical director and GP Vicky Jones discusses NZ’s doctor shortage.09 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsPublic service has responded 'fairly well' to new Govt - PMSurgery wait times, student achievement, crime and welfare are part of the plan.08 Apr 07:58 PM
