New Zealand'This plane will save lives': Hawke's Bay gets new $5m air ambulanceThe new plane will transport hundreds of patients each year, and also support Wairoa.12 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumEditorialEditorial: New medical school a boost for heartlandOPINION: Rural medical training is still an issue that needs addressing.12 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCould castration be the key to men living longer? New study makes startling discoveryThe Otago-led study tracked 117 species across zoos and aquariums worldwide.10 Dec 05:49 PM
New ZealandStaff infection: Gastro outbreak at Canterbury school after shared morning tea08 Dec 03:45 AM
New Zealand'Scared to death': Swab 'half the size of an arm' left in new mum for six weeks08 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandMeasles outbreak grows to 30 cases as Auckland concert named location of interest05 Dec 03:43 AM
New Zealand'Our little miracle': Baby who flatlined with whooping cough still fighting04 Dec 06:14 PM
New Zealand'Feel sick': Mum demands answers after daughter regularly played with recalled sand03 Dec 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandQE Health: Debt and potential buyers – what the first liquidator's report saysThe Rotorua wellness centre remains open as 11 buyers weigh a possible deal.02 Dec 06:03 PM
New Zealand'Significant fall from grace': Former Covid response lead stole $1.8m from DHBsAlister Thorby was arrested while trying to board a flight to Australia.02 Dec 02:37 AM
LifestyleHow a 10-minute injection appointment could transform life with multiple sclerosisKiwis living with MS can now get an injection instead of a lengthy infusion.01 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandMan injured in a car accident was left paralysed by botched chest drainHealth NZ acknowledged the distress and impact of the 'devastating and tragic incident'.01 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandTeen vaping in year 10 halves after ‘peak vape’ high, survey findsRegular teen vaping has halved since 2021, now at about 10% of students.30 Nov 09:09 PM
New ZealandThe public hospital doctor owed $1.27m in annual leaveUnion says it was often hard for doctors in small or stretched services to take time off.30 Nov 08:26 PM
New ZealandMould and suspected mushroom found growing inside Auckland medical clinicA woman in the clinic recently recovered from stage four cancer and feared infection risk.29 Nov 06:22 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Summer and skin cancer – it's time to take stock of how sunsmart we areOPINION: Warmer months can mean more fun, but there is a serious side too.28 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Crisis of the National government’s creation’: Hipkins takes shots at government during strikeLabour's Health spokesperson urged striking health workers to continue their fight. 27 Nov 09:46 PM
New ZealandToxic algae bloom: Health warning for Lake Rotorua, Ōhau ChannelPeople are advised to avoid contact with the water 'in any shape or form'.27 Nov 09:15 PM
New ZealandHow drug-driving tests could hit legal cannabis patientsReturning two positive saliva tests can lead to a 12-hour driving ban.27 Nov 02:34 AM
New Zealand'We need commitment': 17,000 health staff, 2000 firefighters set for another strikeThe industrial action follows failed mediation after last month's nationwide mega-strike.26 Nov 10:02 PM
Opinion‘We saw you on the morning show’: Huge interest in new community fundOPINION: Page visits for the Whānau Voice Grant have surged by 87% in two weeks.24 Nov 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionIan McCrae: The good, the bad, the ugly, and the AI medicine for healthcareAI tools now outperform humans in medical exams and patient diagnosis tests.24 Nov 02:35 AM
New ZealandConcerned parents tried calling hospital staff before baby was stillbornDeputy commissioner Rose Wall said vital monitoring was missed overnight.24 Nov 01:00 AM
OpinionWhy the puberty blockers ban marks a politicised shift in healthcare decisionsPuberty blockers pause unwanted physical changes, not mental health issues.23 Nov 06:36 PM
New ZealandKiwi mum’s fight for son inspires new health appThe app will stop parents from having to repeat medical histories at every appointment.22 Nov 11:00 PM
New Zealand1200 prescription mistakes found in probe after toddler's deathOne in four script errors could have caused serious harm if missed.20 Nov 07:08 PM
New ZealandDentist accused of practising while suspended can now be namedThe Dental Council suspended Jacob Goldenberg's practising certificate in March 2023.20 Nov 04:41 AM
RacingPositive updates as injured jockey brought out of induced comaBailey Rogerson was injured in a race fall at Arawa Park in Rotorua on Sunday.20 Nov 03:02 AM
LeagueEx-Warriors player who was knocked out 'twice a season' reveals probable CTE 'diagnosis'The 215-game league professional said he had about 30 concussions throughout his career.20 Nov 03:00 AM
New ZealandHurricanes mourn death of young wife after rare cancer battleThe 21-year-old Waikato woman was diagnosed with a cancer found in one in 10 million.20 Nov 02:00 AM
OpinionLosing respect: How nursing education shapes ageist attitudesStudent nurses say early aged-care placements shaped their career choices.19 Nov 05:00 PM