New ZealandFears for knock-on effect of Health NZ proposal for hospital'We don’t want to see any dilution of services in Whanganui.'18 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNo assisted dying oversight for seven months as doctors sound alarmA newly appointed committee is working double-time to catch up on the reports.18 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandChristchurch Hospital fumes exposure: Affected staff nearly double initial reportsAt least 55 people have come forward reporting toxic fumes exposure.18 Oct 12:37 AM
New Zealand'Life-changing': Mum can eat for first time in years after $250k surgery trip'There was a time when I didn’t think I’d see my kids become teenagers.'17 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Incredibly valued' senior doctor dies at own Auckland hospital, ED faces disruptionThe hospital considered diverting patients elsewhere after the death.17 Oct 12:21 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Another Am Cup in NZ? That boat has sailedOPINION: 'In reality, this is not a New Zealand team.'16 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandCare of woman by Kaitaia Hospital and others inadequate, breached rightsThe type 2 diabetes sufferer underwent two amputations but died from bacterial infection.16 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Patients have the right to understand every word': Kiwis react to nurses' language banRange of views expressed over ban on migrant nurses speaking their own language at work.15 Oct 11:54 PM
New Zealand'They should talk only in English': Indian nurses told not to speak their languageA patient at Palmerston North Hospital had complained of being 'disrespected'.15 Oct 05:28 PM
New Zealand'Urgent': Pharmacists providing healthcare amid rising GP wait timesLocal pharmacists are providing medical care and advice amid long GP wait times15 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: 'Textbook racism' - we cannot tolerate intolerance in our hospitalsOPINION: This is patronising, condescending ... an infringement on basic human rights.15 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: How Labour could win the next electionOPINION: Spending more on healthcare has not fixed the problems.15 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'It's really nasty': Health officials bracing for whooping cough outbreakHealth officials are bracing for a whooping cough outbreak, with newborns most at risk.14 Oct 11:14 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Tom Phillips must be stoppedOPINION: 'The longer it goes on, the greater the damage.'14 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Systems weaknesses': Intimate patient procedures carried out by students, traineesThe report pointed towards weaknesses in the system across the country.14 Oct 08:47 AM
New Zealand'Deep impact': Middlemore Hospital announces changes after man's death in overcrowded EDTony Knott collapsed and died in the toilet at Middlemore Hospital's ED waiting room.14 Oct 04:42 AM
New ZealandWatch: Death in overcrowded ED waiting room – 'Dad fell through the cracks in a broken system'A coroner's report said the delays Tony Knott faced were 'relevant' to his death.13 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: The costly fiasco of GP funding, Samoa deserves Manawanui compoOPINION: 'General practice is struggling for funding and therefore for staff.'13 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Praying for a miracle': Radical step a family could take to keep their mum aliveMaureen King, 69, will soon run out of publicly funded treatment options.12 Oct 08:41 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: When smoke gets in your eyes – Time for Casey Costello to goOPINION: The minister has shown she is not acting in the best interests of public health.12 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFather dies hours after being sent home by Westport hospitalWoman whose husband's death is being reviewed by Te Whatu Ora says she has heard nothing.12 Oct 05:02 AM
New ZealandLawyer Sue Grey tearful at tribunal: 'I didn’t mean to breach name suppression'It is alleged lawyer revealed the name of a child who had suppression in two interviews.11 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandHealth NZ staff told they must take three weeks' leave over ChristmasHealth NZ is expected to record a $1.4 billion deficit by the middle of next year.11 Oct 03:42 AM
New ZealandRevealed: How Asian staff were pulled from surgery at North Shore patient's requestThe Herald first reported the situation last Saturday, and can now reveal further details.11 Oct 03:40 AM
New ZealandDargaville Hospital again without a doctor most nights this weekThere are also 'a number of gaps' in the roster for the rest of the month - leaked memo.10 Oct 07:13 PM
PoliticsHealth NZ Commissioner overruled CEO on proposed reduction of nursesExcessive growth in employed nurses was one contributor to the budget blowout.09 Oct 10:13 PM
New ZealandReti says previous govt 'needs to own' Health NZ funding gap; Levy says overspend 'stabilised'The Health NZ commissioner is disputing claims the crisis is 'manufactured'.08 Oct 08:32 PM
New ZealandChief medical officer jobs under reviewFour small health regions could lose medical officer roles.08 Oct 07:28 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNon-English-speaker approved for assisted dying - without translatorOne doctor described the oversight process for assisted deaths as a 'tick-box activity'.08 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandStruggling GP practice says Health NZ committee told it to start cafe to bring in cashMore than 60% of primary health organisations say clinics in their network face closure.08 Oct 04:47 AM
New ZealandAim for Northlanders to have same cancer care and outcomes as AucklandersFaster cancer care and new radiation treatment are the way forward.07 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandStark figures show postcode lottery for cancer careNorthland has one of the highest cancer death rates in the country.06 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandNurses union slams Health NZ response to alleged racism at North Shore HospitalPlea comes after patient request to avoid Asian ethnicity staff was initially given okay.05 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandRacism fallout at North Shore Hospital after patient request to avoid Asian staff membersA patient request to avoid Asian staff was initially granted.04 Oct 04:00 PM
