New ZealandCuts to ICU beds at new Dunedin Hospital 'latest broken promise'The new facility will open with 20 ICU beds, down from the planned 30.29 Apr 09:09 AM
New ZealandHealth NZ mediation fails: 5000 doctors to strike, 4300 patients affectedOver 5000 doctors will strike on May 1, postponing 4300 patients' treatments.28 Apr 04:25 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: High praise for hospital staff; should Super be means-tested?OPINION: Super must be means-tested and strictly based on assessed need.27 Apr 05:00 PM
Politics'Every life matters': Covid inquiry urges last-minute public inputChairman Grant Illingworth urges sharing experiences to get a fuller pandemic picture.27 Apr 05:49 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: Pay the doctors what they're worthOPINION: One in eight senior doctor positions are currently vacant in New Zealand. 26 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandStabbing prompts security review for Department of Corrections A staff member was critically injured in the April 9 attack.24 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Total disgrace': Mental health unit upgrade to begin - five years after funding allocatedUpdgrade would 'significantly improve' environment for patients and staff, says Health NZ.23 Apr 07:38 PM
KahuPlunket scheme vaccinates fewer than 100 babies in five monthsPlunket vaccinated fewer than 100 babies since its December soft launch.23 Apr 02:10 AM
New ZealandHow Whakatāne Hospital plans to restore full maternity services Since January, 88 Eastern Bay women have had their babies at Tauranga Hospital.22 Apr 11:08 PM
PoliticsHealth NZ paid for Margie Apa to do governance course as she was leaving the roleThe Health NZ Te Whatu Ora chief executive announced her resignation in February.21 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Health system announcement may be piecemeal repairsOPINION: It sounds really good – until you look at the details. 20 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteven JoyceSteven Joyce: NZ must rethink funding for hospital infrastructureOPINION: Private investors should be invited to build more of our health facilities.18 Apr 11:00 PM
LifestyleOn The Up - ‘Do not give up’: Mum of two undeterred by aggressive cancer, miscarriages'It's the mind that plays the game. If the mind is strong, your body can cope with it'. 18 Apr 09:00 PM
New Zealand'It can be heavy-handed': Police pull back from mental health callouts'Really, there needs to be some involvement from everybody.'18 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Why the UK's Supreme Court decision matters for women's rightsOPINION: The UK Supreme Court has ruled 'woman' refers only to biological women.18 Apr 05:00 PM
Talanoa'Pain beyond anything': Parents' grief after 12-year-old son dies of dengue fever Misiafa Lene, 12, was medically evacuated to Auckland where he died of dengue fever.18 Apr 04:00 AM
New ZealandDoctor and nurse strike could delay 4300 surgeries and appointmentsThe union said it was the first 24-hour strike in its 35-year history. 18 Apr 03:00 AM
New Zealand‘I love my life’: How a mother found hope after her darkest daysLynda Hills struggled with her mental health throughout her youth.18 Apr 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Lot of hurt': Patient challenges ACC response after contraceptive errorThe person had a 'major fear' of falling pregnant and ended up needing a termination.17 Apr 08:15 AM
New Zealand'Explosive': Chemical spill led to daycare evacuation, bomb squad callA daycare centre next to Whanganui Hospital was evacuated.15 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandSenior doctors to go on strike for 24 hours on May 1 over pay rates, understaffing The union said it was the first 24-hour strike in its 35-year history. 15 Apr 04:59 AM
New ZealandCrime proceeds could fund drug addiction help, Mental Health Minister saysThe Mental Health Minister says crime proceeds could help fund meth addiction services.14 Apr 07:00 PM
New ZealandGovt directs Health NZ to stop saying ‘pregnant people’ Researcher Dr George Parker says order conflicts with best practice in healthcare.14 Apr 06:39 PM
New Zealand'Extremely traumatic': Doctor's error with implant leads to unwanted pregnancyThe non-binary person thought they were protected but became pregnant while overseas.14 Apr 02:00 AM
New ZealandGun-wielding man jumps into nurse's car, threatens her outside hospitalPolice are still looking for a man who jumped into the hospital worker's back seat.14 Apr 01:16 AM
New ZealandWhy a human rights researcher never gave up on Lake Alice victims Victor Boyd was recognised at the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards.13 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Disgustingly false’: Mum slams coroner, mental health response after ‘traumatising’ suicideMother disappointed by coroner’s report; says concerns not addressed.12 Apr 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Very high risk': NZ doctors warn travellers amid measles surgeNZ's low vaccination rates mean measles could spread quickly if it arrives.12 Apr 12:39 AM
New Zealand'No words to say': Family mourn 6yo boy who died after routine tonsil surgeryThe boy will be farewelled on Saturday at a 'celebration of life' ceremony.11 Apr 11:54 PM
New ZealandTariff war continues, fallen soldiers remembered as measles loom | NZ Herald News UpdateTrump continues to go back and forth with China, A fallen soldier gets remembered and measles threaten the country.Watch11 Apr 08:13 PM
New ZealandRuapehu mayor demands answers over delays to rural health centreRuapehu's mayor says the community is being ignored over the Raetihi centre.11 Apr 06:00 PM
OpinionJonny Wilkinson: The systemic barriers failing disabled New ZealandersOPINION: NZ's disabled face healthcare crisis amid staff shortages.11 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwis rally to help boy with brain tumour get dream trip Hone Hillman is having a garage sale today and tomorrow to fundraise for a trip to Chch. 11 Apr 04:46 AM
New ZealandFamily of 6yo who died after tonsil surgery 'humbled' by love and compassionThe little boy will be farewelled tomorrow at a 'celebration of life' ceremony.11 Apr 01:00 AM
