PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Worst I've ever seen it': Nurse calls out lack of support staffTaupō Hospital 'like a poor neighbour' to Rotorua Hospital, says fed-up nurse.19 Mar 05:00 AM
PoliticsRedress scheme for abuse in state care victims to expand after ‘Charlotte’s Change’Cabinet made the change after a minister was approached by a survivor. 17 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandOne man, two brutal killings two decades apart: How the mental health system ‘failed everybody’Health NZ admits failings in Parr’s care.16 Mar 08:00 PM
New ZealandMore beds and staff as $25m injected into health to ease winter pressure in hospitalsThe investment hopes to deliver 378 extra staff and 71 extra winter hospital beds.16 Mar 07:44 PM
New ZealandLeslie Parr revealed as man twice ruled insane after committing two separate killingsLeslie Raymond Parr killed partner Fiona Maulolo in Naenae in April 1997.16 Mar 02:57 AM
New ZealandDelayed care: First-time mum loses IVF baby born in ‘poor’ condition after c-section delayHDC finds an urgent caesarean may have saved the baby who died after 22 hours.16 Mar 01:38 AM
New Zealand'The legislation is getting in the way': Medicinal cannabis patients face shortagesIndustry leaders warn strict rules are pushing local cannabis firms under.15 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandParliament report warns young people harmed by rough sex may be sexual assault victimsMPs heard teens arrived with rough sex injuries yet didn't realise they'd been assaulted.15 Mar 03:41 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Do we owe our Covid conspiracy friends an apology?OPINION: Did the Government put its Covid narrative ahead of kids' vaccine safety?14 Mar 04:00 PM
WellingtonRecord number of Pasifika midwives join Wellington workforceWellington used to be served by just one 'very lonely' Pasifika midwife.12 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMeningococcal disease case confirmed at Otago UniversityStudents are urged to know meningococcal symptoms and seek urgent care.11 Mar 04:51 PM
New ZealandMurupara doctor faces misconduct hearing in RotoruaThe tribunal is weighing five sets of misconduct allegations over Dr Conlon’s Covid care.10 Mar 10:31 PM
Sport'Dark moments': Former Black Cap Luke Woodcock on cancer diagnosisDoctors found a large cancerous brain tumour after months of vague symptoms.10 Mar 10:15 PM
New ZealandSick leave squeeze: Warning for employers cracking down on absences as Covid cases climbLaw expert Simon Schofield warns tough sick leave crackdowns risk legal action.10 Mar 07:43 AM
New Zealand'Absolutely not consistent': Nurse disputes mother's explanation for child's red marksThe mother denies charges of ill-treating and infecting a child with disease.10 Mar 03:08 AM
New ZealandRobin Beets was killed at a dementia unit but his family don’t want the other patient chargedExperts told the Coroner the assault was unpredictable and not preventable.09 Mar 07:01 PM
New ZealandWoman died from brain bleed after hospital failed to send written referralThe 66-year-old died after the aneurysm ruptured while she was playing golf.09 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandDiabetic patient died after vanishing while looking for food in hospitalA 79-year-old was missing for nearly an hour before being found in a stairwell.09 Mar 01:00 AM
WorldDifficult people in your life might make you age faster, study suggestsEach extra hassler in your life was linked to a 1.5% faster pace of ageing.09 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandNZ enters ninth wave of Covid-19The new wave of Covid-19 suggests wane in immunity.08 Mar 06:55 PM
New ZealandThe hospital department where the wait list has dropped 74%'The programme is on track to save around $7m each year due to reduced outsourcing.'08 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandMeasles alert for Auckland Airport after case confirmed in overseas travellerHealth officials say the traveller was likely infected before visiting NZ.06 Mar 04:28 AM
New ZealandHealth workers left unpaid after Waikato payroll glitch hits 5500 staffAbout 5500 HNZ staff in Waikato have been affected by an error in the rostering system.05 Mar 05:08 AM
New ZealandVisa hurdle adds 'layer of suffering' for Australian seeking assisted dying in NZNed Kelly initially didn't meet the criteria despite 66 years in NZ and terminal cancer.03 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLisa Seerup: Hearing loss is not just a problem for our aging populationOne in four New Zealanders, up from one in 10, are now affected by hearing loss.02 Mar 05:10 PM
New ZealandMan withdrawn from methadone at 'dangerously rapid' rate later diesA man was removed from methadone programme rapidly, and six weeks later he died.02 Mar 01:43 AM
New ZealandOfficial advice about Ehlers-Danlos syndromes and hypermobility spectrum disorder labelled ‘incredibly damaging’Patients fear new guidance could see life-sustaining treatments withdrawn.01 Mar 08:19 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Our mental health system is failing the young people who need it mostOPINION: Psychological distress now affects 14.3% of Kiwis, nearly double in 5 years.01 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandAI tool lets ED doctors see one more patient per shift, says Health MinisterThe AI tool records consultations and drafts notes so doctors have far less typing to do.28 Feb 01:49 AM
New Zealand'Nowhere else to turn': Disabled teen living in hospital for five monthsHis mother said he had became 'very unpredictable' and endangered the family.27 Feb 05:02 PM
New ZealandThird measles case confirmed in Auckland as locations of interest grow five-foldDespite returning on the same flight, the new case isn't linked to the earlier two. 27 Feb 01:13 AM
New ZealandAuckland and Northland hospitals hit by ‘major’ IT outageFleur Fitzsimons says it is the second critical IT failure in a month.26 Feb 05:18 PM
AucklandStudent road patroller hit at crossing becomes 5th child run over on school run this monthThe latest child casualty was on morning duty when they were struck by a car.26 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPharmacist shortage leaves regions scrambling as Govt pushes for more servicesOwners warn that high locum costs and underfunding make rural services vulnerable.26 Feb 04:00 PM
