New Zealand'Terrifying': Nurses working in hospital without doctors to protest with strikeThe one-hour strike shows nurses are unhappy treating patients without an on-site doctor.20 Aug 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Reserve Bank boss isn't to blame for NZ's economic woesOPINION: 'Adrian Orr has been dealt a very bad hand.'19 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandSurgery denied: Mum with painful endometriosis told she's too young for hysterectomyThe HDC has found the doctor was 'unduly influenced by his own views' regarding her care.19 Aug 02:03 AM
New Zealand'Our EDs don’t turn people away, or close': Minister defends hospital emergency departmentThe minister defends Whangārei Hospital after it went into code black last Friday.19 Aug 12:22 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFaster cancer treatment measure slips; patients 'deserve better'Health NZ "acknowledges the challenging situation some people may be facing with delays."18 Aug 07:30 PM
New Zealand'Poor evidence': Health NZ reviewing diagnosis of Ehlers-Danlos SyndromeKiwis, many of whom are young women, are paying more than $100,000 for overseas surgery.18 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandDown the drain: Millions spent to fix faulty hospital pipesAlmost $70m has been spent fixing hole-riddled pipes at Wellington Regional Hospital.17 Aug 06:03 AM
New Zealand'Never seen this before': Hospital ED hits 'Code Black'This afternoon, the Whangārei Hospital's ED was at 156% capacity.16 Aug 03:43 AM
New ZealandIncrease in patients at new chemotherapy unit'We now have five Whanganui staff members trained to provide treatment.'15 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Savage' cuts: 268 more jobs axed from Te Whatu OraThousands of roles have been cut within the public sector.15 Aug 05:00 AM
New Zealand'We have to face some very strong medicine as an organisation' - Health NZ boss Lester LevyHealth NZ boss Dr Lester Levy says there is a "serious financial problem" in health.14 Aug 12:39 AM
New Zealand'Unaffordable': Hospital upgrades will cost billionsAccording to officials, many hospitals are reaching the end of their life cycles.13 Aug 10:58 PM
New ZealandHealth NZ must apologise after surgeon circumcised man without his consentHe made the unexpected discovery when the postoperative bandages were removed.12 Aug 02:00 AM
New ZealandSevere mental health patients reportedly waiting 72hrs for care in South Auckland'The situation is quite dire,' said a union rep about the shortages.11 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Leaving work in tears': Wairarapa Hospital short-staffed by 40 nursesOne experienced nurse said the demand in recent weeks had 'brought staff to their knees'.10 Aug 11:34 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I’m on my way out': Suffering patients say right-to-die law still doesn't help themThe family of a woman who was declined for assisted dying say the law is 'ridiculous'.10 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Study history to improve our education standardsOPINION: 'All New Zealand children should have access to music education.'07 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandHealth NZ backtracks on early free access to 'miracle' cancer drugEarly access to the drug could make a significant difference in some patients' survival.06 Aug 02:06 AM
New ZealandHealth NZ could 'go broke', says commissionerLester Levy has been tasked with solving the billion-dollar overspend in health.06 Aug 12:51 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: NZ’s health crisis clear after 24 hours in a city hospitalOPINION: 'For the 24 hours I was in hospital, I was a 'wall hanging' in the ADU corridor.'05 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandHealth NZ blocks early free access to 'miracle' cancer drugEarly access to the drug could make a significant difference in some patients' survival.04 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Why do we accept the unacceptable?OPINION: A reader writes that people in power need to make changes.04 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandHow the government's view of Health NZ did a 180º in five daysReti says Health NZ's financial situation became 'suddenly ... quite different' in days.04 Aug 02:52 AM
OpinionBarry SoperBarry Soper: Ethnicity no longer factor in waiting list a fair outcome for allOPINION: The formal part ethnicity played in hospital waiting lists caused a storm.01 Aug 07:25 AM
New Zealand'She just wanted to go home to her baby': Father describes daughter's last moments before fatal hit and runJason Tuitama told police: 'I know I shouldn't have driven; I've drunk too much.'01 Aug 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Urgent action required as Act, Te Pāti Māori battle ragesOPINION: The temperature at Parliament has reached boiling point.31 Jul 10:56 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFormer Health NZ board members hit back at PM's attack on their credibilityMembers said they were "all over" Health NZ's financial problems - contrary to Govt claims31 Jul 03:09 AM
New ZealandHealth NZ apologises after nursing graduates have job offers retractedNursing grads said they were 'heartbroken' after offers of work turned out to be false.31 Jul 02:02 AM
New ZealandAuckland cancer patient pays $45k just to have medication administeredAllowing unfunded drugs to be taken in public hospitals not on the agenda, Govt confirmed.30 Jul 10:23 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The state of Health NZ is similar to the American TV series EROPINION: Health New Zealand is facing its toughest challenges.29 Jul 05:05 PM
New Zealand'Multiple failures': Midwife censured over note-taking errors during stillborn birthsThe midwife has now been censured for multiple failures in her care of several women.29 Jul 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Bureaucratic bloat': 14 layers of management’ at Health NZHealth NZ Te Whatu Ora's board was sacked a week ago and replaced with a commissioner.29 Jul 12:55 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Reti: 'Precarious position' - why sacking Health NZ board had to happenOPINION: I am taking these steps to secure a better future for health in NZ.28 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandDoctor shortage increases waits for cancer treatmentDoctor vacancies and a reduction in planned care over summer are chief culprits.28 Jul 05:00 PM
