New ZealandPuberty blockers to be prescribed more cautiously in New Zealand after reviewThe ministry says a more cautious approach will be taken to prescribing the drugs. 21 Nov 01:07 AM
New ZealandUnborn baby dies after urgent scan results sent to 'nowhere'The first-time mum began spotting a few days later and her baby was stillborn.18 Nov 02:43 AM
New ZealandHow a 'horrific' hunting accident in 1982 led to a terminal cancer diagnosisA patient is 'disgusted' National didn't fund 13 cancer drugs it promised.17 Nov 06:40 PM
New ZealandHealth NZ costs for contractors and consultants soar by $80m over past yearLabour MP says healthcare quality suffering due to rising contractor costs and staff cuts.17 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Matter of time': New measles outbreak would be worse than 2019, with up to 90 cases a weekAfter a measles scare on Waiheke, briefings show the potential toll of a large outbreak.17 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandHealth NZ Commissioner steps in to prevent staff losing Milo'Milo will remain available to all,' Lester Levy told Health New Zealand staff.13 Nov 11:54 PM
New ZealandThe NZ health district where there is one GP to 1900 peopleAnd how one practice is 'revitalising' its GPs' passion for the job.13 Nov 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Would not have made it to hospital': Tauranga after-hours clinic’s sudden closure upsets parentsMum who rushed son to the clinic after he 'split his head open' shocked by closure.13 Nov 04:01 PM
New Zealand'Speed up access' to health services: New child wellness centre opensIt is a 'significant milestone' in Health NZ's commitment to improving children's health.12 Nov 04:01 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: A healthy society doesn't leave people behindOPINION: Also in today's letters – abuse redress; hard health facts; populism v fascism.12 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTwo families who lost premature babies share their second chances at parenthoodPre-term birth rates are rising, but a new initiative starts today.12 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandTrouble in paradise: Measles case confirmed on Waiheke Island, locations of interest revealedInfected person recently travelled to Asia where they are thought to have caught virus.12 Nov 07:07 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCollaboration not competition: Concern raised at after-hours healthcare tender processSome local clinics are critical of Te Whatu Ora's tender process for a gap in services.11 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandMan died within two days of being sent home from hospital without oxygenThe much-loved husband and father was rushed back to hospital but died there.11 Nov 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: All Blacks' win as underdogs; meddling in medical school selectionOPINION: 'I wonder if World Rugby knows about this interpretation or rule change?'10 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMental health crisis call-outs: Police agree to delay next phasePolice have started cutting back on time spent escorting patients to hospitals.05 Nov 04:42 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Polkinghorne and health authorities' apology scriptOPINION: Can life now go on as before after the HDC says sorry?03 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandHealth workers worried about violence as police pull back on mental health call-outsHealth NZ's scrambling to bring in new ways to cope with people in mental health distress.02 Nov 09:23 PM
PoliticsDocuments reveal Treasury’s fears for Health NZ's finances: 'The more we hear, the worse it sounds'Treasury expects the desired $2b in savings will be extremely hard to achieve.01 Nov 04:17 AM
New Zealand'Her legacy': Auckland mum dies as cancer drug is fundedAdrienne Smithson spent her last months fighting for wider access to the medication.31 Oct 08:14 PM
KahuYou cannot divide, dictate, cut, restrict, ignore and instruct your way to a healthy health service - Rob Campbell'We must continue to mend our broken health system'31 Oct 07:16 PM
New Zealand'Ruthless': Sam Neill condemns Govt over proposed Dunedin hospital cutsThe Hollywood actor has weighed into the Dunedin Hospital cutbacks saga.30 Oct 11:08 PM
New Zealand'Compelling' case to evolve Kāpiti Health Centre into a polyclinicA modern polyclinic would have 'numerous benefits'.30 Oct 10:23 PM
New ZealandBurned-out cardiologist says health commissioner 'living in La La Land'“The whole system relies on people overworking.”29 Oct 11:30 PM
New ZealandHealth NZ under fire for $100k catering billHealth NZ faces criticism after a second significant spend-up at conferences.29 Oct 11:06 PM
New Zealand'It's scary if you think you're going to die': Patient feels doctors have given upRobert Ewart wants high blood pressure control, after being hospitalised four times.29 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsDoctors’ union doubts impact of fast-tracking registration pathwayThe move comes amid widespread concerns about New Zealand's health workforce.29 Oct 05:08 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessClaims Kiwi businesses shut out of multimillion-dollar cleaning contracts'A lot of the Government’s cleaning work doesn’t go out to tender.'29 Oct 12:50 AM
Letters to the EditorLetters to the editor: Take health and education out of politicsOPINION: Herald readers share their views.28 Oct 11:28 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsIs Health NZ underfunded? Treasury doesn’t think soThe health system is bleeding money, leading some to question funding levels.28 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandTributes flow for 'incredibly valued' doctor after shock death in Auckland hospital he worked inThe doctor presented to the North Shore hospital as a patient.25 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandHospital without night doctors is safe, Health NZ saysDargaville Hospital a-okay, although high-risk patients taken to Whangārei Hospital.24 Oct 11:56 PM
New Zealand'So dire': Hospital staff refuse to care for racially abusive patientMore than 30 staff agreed not to look after the man until his behaviour was addressed.24 Oct 05:03 PM
New ZealandKeeping Dargaville Hospital open '100% political decision', leaked email saysStaff say keeping the hospital "fully functioning" is a political, not clinical, decision.24 Oct 02:12 AM
