PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSenior doctor’s plea as staff struggles put safe emergency service at riskSenior doctor's plea to Health NZ bosses illustrates the extreme strain on EDs nationally.27 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Wonderful': Cancer patients grateful for free lodging as demand for services rises"The Cancer Society - if they weren’t there, many people would have nowhere to go."24 Aug 08:00 PM
New Zealand'He loved his life': Father-of-four underwent 6 surgeries to try to beat brain cancerBrett Hunter's wife Jo has opened up about her late husband's cancer journey.24 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandFresh appeal to find new site for $15 million hospice in Hawke’s BayCranford Hospice is asking for help to find new site.24 Aug 02:39 AM
World'Kindest person': Friend of killer nurse Lucy Letby's twisted statementA friend of the killer nurse is standing by her in a shocking BBC interview.23 Aug 07:13 PM
New ZealandToddler inspires therapy centre for children with disabilitiesLittle Stars is the brainchild of a family who know what therapy at early age can do.21 Aug 10:57 PM
New Zealand'Too busy to eat or drink': How often hospital's wards were over capacity in 2022The nursing union says nurses are "at breaking point" due to the impact.21 Aug 06:11 PM
New ZealandNearly 5000 senior doctors, dentists to strike after union voteThe first of three strikes will take place on September 5.21 Aug 04:01 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLuxon promises more frontline health workers for Hawke’s Bay, 'can’t commit’ to new hospital"I can’t commit until I see the state of the books, and they are deteriorating."21 Aug 01:41 AM
New ZealandTango to the top: Rotorua's Dancing for Hospice winners announced“It was absolutely incredible, like nothing I could ever imagine.”20 Aug 05:26 AM
New Zealand'Conspiracy to defraud the public': Doctor accuses Health NZ of failing to disclose unsafe practicesA senior radiologist has asked the Ombudsman to investigate the national health authority.13 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Hopeless': Family loses injunction bid to keep father on life supportThe judge urged family to talk with hospital staff about when to turn the machine off.10 Aug 06:19 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionBlackRock says new $100m-plus stake notice 'administrative error'Drama from Australia on the day would-be target issues annual result.09 Aug 10:43 PM
New ZealandMan at helm of Covid response team arrested at airport, accused of dishonestly obtaining $1.4mThe man allegedly bought a house, multiple vehicles and went travelling with the money.08 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsAct's David Seymour jokes TV journalist was 'blazed' during 'tense' interviewThe party leader and the journalist had a robust debate about health inequity.08 Aug 05:07 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSir Ian Taylor: Chest pains, a hospital visit, and reflections on modern-day NZOPINION: No one is offering anything that looks remotely like a vision for health.07 Aug 04:00 AM
New Zealand‘Better equipped than ever’: Trio of emergency assets a win for Hawke’s BayA new station, rapid response vehicle and health shuttle were dedicated on Monday.07 Aug 02:41 AM
KahuCommissioning activity and Māori provider service provision is tracking behind Government commitmentTe Aka Whai Ora review highlights lack spend Māori health money05 Aug 05:50 PM
KahuRob Campbell: Te Aka Whai Ora review not all bad news for MāoriOPINION: The Te Aka Whai Ora review report should be read in its entirety.04 Aug 10:27 PM
KahuNorthland disability advocate calls for quota in Government agencies"By having our own ministry, we are no longer the poor relation of health."01 Aug 05:00 AM
New ZealandNumber of children waiting longer than four months for hospital help jumps by 600pcPaediatric specialists are warning wait times are getting to a critical point.31 Jul 12:56 AM
New ZealandHospice's financial woes mean tough decisions to be made about charity's futureGovt funding isn't going far enough to cover costs of vital elements within the service.27 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhat this one question could tell you about your mental healthCould doctors measure patients' depression with a 15-second, single-question test?27 Jul 12:07 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'You just can’t survive': GPs under pressure due to underfundingSome GPs are dipping into their mortgages to survive.25 Jul 05:00 PM
KahuMāori face higher treatment injuries, hospital care complications - studyNew study reveals Māori face more treatment complications from hospital care.24 Jul 02:17 AM
Kahu'Bible of cancer': Care for Māori focus of new studyThe research aims to provide an evidence base for planning and directing resources.19 Jul 07:23 AM
New Zealand‘Severely lacking’: Midwife found in breach of patient rights after baby stillbornThe mother repeatedly asked for further ultrasound scans.10 Jul 02:01 AM
Politics'Mind-boggling': Govt defends $500m spend on unused and expiring Covid testsThe Act Party says it is 'mind-boggling' mismanagement.06 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Health workforce needs a remedyOPINION: Our editorial on plans to increase staff numbers.04 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandHospital redevelopment programme: Te Matau a MāuiTe Whatu Ora confirm Hawke's Bay is officially part of the Regional Hospital Redevelopment Programme. Video / Te Whatu Ora HBWatch03 Jul 03:34 AM
New ZealandPostcode lottery over cataract surgery to endA major announcement on access to cataract surgery will be made.03 Jul 03:04 AM
PoliticsNursing fast-track: 130 extra nurses to start studying earlierThe announcement comes as medical professionals speak out about acute staffing shortages.02 Jul 01:33 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA&E crisis: Senior doctor's plea - ‘Everyone’s getting burnt out. We’re exhausted.’'If I didn’t think there were knock-on effects for patients, I wouldn't be talking.'30 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumHealthcareEditorial: Still paying for bungled RATs rolloutThe Government's delivery of RATs was flawed from the outset.29 Jun 05:00 PM
