New ZealandAssaults on hospital staff jump 30% in two yearsMore than 7700 assaults on hospital staff were reported in the past year.22 Sep 06:57 AM
New Zealand'Utterly heartbreaking': Three meningitis deaths in past five weeksThe Meningitis Foundation Aotearoa NZ is calling for urgent action.22 Sep 05:15 AM
WorldFrom pop stardom to addiction: Kate DeAraugo’s long road to recoveryNow 37, DeAraugo is sober, a mother of two and working in the construction trade.22 Sep 02:02 AM
New ZealandWoman's epidural came out during 'distressing' birth, needed blood transfusions and surgery22 Sep 02:00 AM
AucklandWatch: 'It's not a race' - Luxon defends pace on NZ recognising Palestinian state21 Sep 08:59 PM
PremiumNew Zealand'Enormous' disruption: Backlash at hospital's plan to relax family visitor hours21 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandHealth NZ data shows 18,000 patients waited more than six weeks for vital scans21 Sep 06:17 AM
New ZealandGovt’s $100m on 'targeted' hospital upgrades dismissed by Labour as 'bundle of routine maintenance'21 Sep 05:09 AM
PremiumOpinionCecilia RobinsonCecilia Robinson: The bold reforms that could end NZ's postcode lottery in healthcare19 Sep 09:00 PM
Politics'Sad and tragic': Minister promises change to mental health bill after parents blow whistle'You really have to question whether that is the right thing.'19 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas Coughlan Thomas Coughlan: Health funding has gone up, why isn’t it enough?OPINION: The fiscal cost of ageing will only get worse.19 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandHealth Minister Simeon Brown blames doctors’ union for failed pay talksA 48-hour strike by 5500 senior hospital doctors will go ahead next week.18 Sep 06:20 AM
New ZealandLate flu wave surging across NZ with cocktail of influenza strains, RSV and Covid-19 Flu-like illness rates continued to climb into late August. 17 Sep 11:29 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsFrom psychosis to stillbirth and suicide: How mental health services are failing new mumsWhat three parents' experience reveal on the state of maternal mental health.16 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandChild injured after being hit by truck in Christchurch suburbEmergency services were called to Halswell Road just before 8.30am.15 Sep 03:11 AM
New ZealandInjured teen's five teeth stored in milk, but dental staff didn't see reimplantation as urgentThe long-term prognosis for the 14yo's teeth was 'seriously jeopardised' by the delay.15 Sep 02:00 AM
Kahu40yo mum died in ED after tonsillitis diagnosis. Her whānau are demanding answersPamela Rasmussen (40) died in May, leaving six grieving children behind.14 Sep 09:00 PM
New ZealandFamilies to get 24/7 hospital access under new Health NZ policyThe nurses union warns the policy could mask shortages of hospital staff.14 Sep 06:05 PM
LifestyleMisread smear test: Real estate agent’s cancer diagnosis delayed by a yearAt least two official investigations are underway into Shauna Dougherty's case. 14 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandHow a young builder's headache turned into a life-threatening diagnosisJoel King has been told he'll never drive again and may not return to his job.13 Sep 08:24 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandIwi establishing its own health authority, considering purchase of medical clinics'For too long, we have relied on the mainstream system to basically pick up the pieces.'11 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'In your mouth, ears, everywhere': Living in a post-cyclone dust landSince Cyclone Gabrielle, 113 formal dust complaints have been made to the council.10 Sep 09:53 PM
WellingtonA third of Wellington ED patients treated in corridors, where 10% more people die, business case showsWellington's ED was one of the worst performer in the country for shortening stays.08 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Dangerous injury': Man bled to death following ambulance delaysSt John extended its deepest condolences and apologised sincerely for the family's loss.08 Sep 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Extremely able, experienced' nurse who humiliated colleague fails to win back jobAnthony Lockington took Health NZ to the ERA after being sacked for serious misconduct. 07 Sep 10:00 PM
New Zealand'She didn't want to die': Parents demand action after eating disorder deathChristchurch family demand urgent change after 33-year-old dies from eating disorder.05 Sep 05:01 PM
New ZealandGisborne's Gazza McKenzie runs for district council seatMcKenzie, a flooring installer for 47 years, is now seeking new opportunities.05 Sep 06:00 AM
Wellington'No known safe level': Expert's warning amid asbestos fire doors scareMultiple multi-million dollar building projects have been impacted.05 Sep 03:48 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: This is how we should build NZ's future hospitalsWith Health NZ buildings averaging 47 years old, upgrades require careful attention. 04 Sep 06:00 PM
PoliticsUnion calls out Health NZ for hosting private healthcare ads on job websiteA centralised job platform, owned and operated by Health NZ, was decomissioned in July.04 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandACC review reveals 'very high-risk' hiring and leadership gapsACC’s hiring practices were rated as risky due to appointments being non-contestable.04 Sep 05:35 AM
Wellington'Signed our own death warrants': Parents fear son won’t see kids grow amid asbestos scareWorkers worried for their lives amid revelations of possible asbestos-contaminated doors.04 Sep 05:00 AM
