New ZealandMeasles cases rise to 35 as three new infections confirmedThe three new cases bring the national measles total to 35.23 Dec 12:13 AM
New ZealandGisborne lab staff to strike over delayed tests and patient safety concernsThe strike will run from Christmas Day to December 29 at Gisborne Hospital.22 Dec 02:54 AM
Crime'This is non-negotiable': Minister clashes with health officials over youth suicide deathsTe Whatu Ora says a coroner's recommendations are unfeasible, but the minister disagrees.20 Dec 04:32 AM
New ZealandMother with Stage 4 cancer fights for unfunded drug to buy more time with sonThe single mum says the funding policy is 'playing Russian roulette with people's lives'.19 Dec 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDementia care: The village where residents 'go about their normal life'It has been singled out as an alternative care model New Zealand should consider more of.19 Dec 05:02 PM
New Zealand'It paused the world': Spa day gives neonatal unit parents a mental resetParents can spend months in the unit and often cannot afford any pampering.18 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Unsaleable': QE Health buyer walks after Health NZ refuses to transfer contractsHealth NZ disputes that its contracting decision led to QE Health's closure.17 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandUni student who fell off Dunedin flat roof and nearly died accepts rugby career likely overThe 19-year-old suffered a severe brain injury, broken ribs and a collapsed lung.16 Dec 06:00 PM
New ZealandNew measles case in Auckland as total reaches 31 nationwideThe new case brings the national measles total to 31 since the outbreak.15 Dec 07:52 AM
New ZealandACG Parnell College chemical spill: Fire crews contain ‘nasty’ substanceThe chemical, containing phosphorous, reacts violently on contact with water.15 Dec 07:45 AM
New Zealand'Unreasonable and inconsistent': GP faulted over handling of student’s abortion requestThe GP also wrongly told her no abortion services operated in Level 4 lockdown.15 Dec 01:00 AM
New Zealand'This plane will save lives': Hawke's Bay gets new $5m air ambulanceThe new plane will transport hundreds of patients each year, and also support Wairoa.12 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: New medical school a boost for heartlandOPINION: Rural medical training is still an issue that needs addressing.12 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCould castration be the key to men living longer? New study makes startling discoveryThe Otago-led study tracked 117 species across zoos and aquariums worldwide.10 Dec 05:49 PM
New ZealandPharmacists flag risky prescription errors tied to IT issuesAn audit found more than one in four errors could have caused harm without checks.10 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandACC's financial squeeze: The human tollFor nearly half of those exited, ACC cannot clearly say why they were cut off.09 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandStaff infection: Gastro outbreak at Canterbury school after shared morning teaStaff fell ill after a shared morning tea at the Canterbury school.08 Dec 03:45 AM
New Zealand'Scared to death': Swab 'half the size of an arm' left in new mum for six weeksHealth NZ has now brought in new swab-count rules and orange wristbands for patients.08 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandMeasles locations named where attendees must contact Healthline 'urgently'People there on or before November 30 may now be infectious with measles.07 Dec 04:09 AM
New ZealandMeasles outbreak grows to 30 cases as Auckland concert named location of interestMeasles alerts also cover Wellington ferries and several Auckland malls.05 Dec 03:43 AM
New Zealand'Our little miracle': Baby who flatlined with whooping cough still fightingEden Taylor-Gillespie flatlined after a full-body seizure from malignant pertussis.04 Dec 06:14 PM
New Zealand'Feel sick': Mum demands answers after daughter regularly played with recalled sand“It’s been five years of thousands of kids all over New Zealand playing with it."03 Dec 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandQE Health: Debt and potential buyers – what the first liquidator's report saysThe Rotorua wellness centre remains open as 11 buyers weigh a possible deal.02 Dec 06:03 PM
New Zealand'Significant fall from grace': Former Covid response lead stole $1.8m from DHBsAlister Thorby was arrested while trying to board a flight to Australia.02 Dec 02:37 AM
LifestyleHow a 10-minute injection appointment could transform life with multiple sclerosisKiwis living with MS can now get an injection instead of a lengthy infusion.01 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandMan injured in a car accident was left paralysed by botched chest drainHealth NZ acknowledged the distress and impact of the 'devastating and tragic incident'.01 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandTeen vaping in year 10 halves after ‘peak vape’ high, survey findsRegular teen vaping has halved since 2021, now at about 10% of students.30 Nov 09:09 PM
New ZealandThe public hospital doctor owed $1.27m in annual leaveUnion says it was often hard for doctors in small or stretched services to take time off.30 Nov 08:26 PM
New ZealandMould and suspected mushroom found growing inside Auckland medical clinicA woman in the clinic recently recovered from stage four cancer and feared infection risk.29 Nov 06:22 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Summer and skin cancer – it's time to take stock of how sunsmart we areOPINION: Warmer months can mean more fun, but there is a serious side too.28 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Crisis of the National government’s creation’: Hipkins takes shots at government during strikeLabour's Health spokesperson urged striking health workers to continue their fight. 27 Nov 09:46 PM
New ZealandToxic algae bloom: Health warning for Lake Rotorua, Ōhau ChannelPeople are advised to avoid contact with the water 'in any shape or form'.27 Nov 09:15 PM
New ZealandHow drug-driving tests could hit legal cannabis patientsReturning two positive saliva tests can lead to a 12-hour driving ban.27 Nov 02:34 AM
New Zealand'We need commitment': 17,000 health staff, 2000 firefighters set for another strikeThe industrial action follows failed mediation after last month's nationwide mega-strike.26 Nov 10:02 PM
