New Zealand'Closer to home': Maternity services to be fully restored at Whakatāne HospitalThe change will end transfers of high-risk births to Tauranga Hospital.26 Feb 03:58 AM
New ZealandMediMap seeks injunction to stop sharing of stolen health data after cyber breachSome live patient records were altered to show them as dead or renamed in the hack.25 Feb 12:05 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAI offers free 'trusted' health, NZ start-up raises $4.5m from US politician – Tech InsiderHeidi Evidence lets Kiwis seek ad-free, sourced medical advice without logging in.24 Feb 08:00 PM
New ZealandMediMap director says hacker corrupted patient details after stealing user login credentials It's the second major cyber attack on a health platform in the past few months.24 Feb 06:44 PM
New ZealandTwo new measles cases confirmed in Auckland, locations of interest revealed Both new Auckland measles cases are from the same household.24 Feb 01:29 AM
New ZealandNZ medical platform hack: Patients marked dead, names changed to Charlie KirkThe outage hit aged care, disability, hospice and community health users.24 Feb 12:10 AM
New ZealandFree vapes, $500k deal, questions over risks: Inside Health NZ’s new vape planHealth NZ signed a $500,000 deal with Kiwi-owned vape company alt in December.23 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand50-hour-old baby died while nurse was on break Despite efforts to revive the child, he couldn't be saved. 23 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandNew weight-loss jab Mounjaro approved but high monthly cost limits accessPatients taking Mounjaro at its highest dose lost an average 22% of body weight – doctor.22 Feb 10:22 PM
New ZealandHealth NZ’s redundancy payouts a ‘disgraceful waste of money’ - PSAHealth NZ spent $57.91 million on non-clinical redundancies from 2023 to 2025.22 Feb 10:13 PM
New ZealandGirl who thought she was dying inspires new period packs for girls in careThe new packs for girls in care include period undies, pads, toiletries and chocolate.20 Feb 10:00 PM
New Zealand'I'm really scared': Kiwi woman fights for compensation after nightmare overseas operationShe faces stomach reconstruction after $5500 weight-loss surgery in Turkey went wrong.20 Feb 07:24 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: A bridge toll would hurt those who can't afford it the mostOPINION: Why a toll would be a bridge too far.19 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'State of decay': Dad of premature baby alarmed by 'rotten', leaky hospital unitThe hospital has acknowledged issues but is confident in the safety of its clinical care.18 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsFewer roads, more hospitals: Government publishes sobering Infrastructure PlanThe Government was warned New Zealand can't build everything it wants.16 Feb 11:08 PM
Politics'Very underfunded': Dentists warn teen dental care model at breaking pointOne dental clinic has increased private prices to subsidise treatment for teens.16 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPrisoner told to ‘ride out’ pain nurse said was viral - it was actually a burst appendix The prisoner had emergency surgery to remove the burst appendix and part of her intestine.16 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandPregnant mum forced to travel for cancer treatment. Soon others in her area won't have to'Every part of life would have been that little bit easier,' says cancer survivor.15 Feb 07:15 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: I see first-hand what damage social media is doing to our kidsOPINION: Dr Maneesh Deva says he now treats more teens for anxiety and self-harm.15 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland fears over 'nangs' as bigger gas canisters found dumpedCommunity clean-ups are now finding commercial-sized 3.3L gas canisters.14 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandHow accessible are nangs? An RNZ investigation found outHawke’s Bay doctors have linked nitrous abuse to nerve damage and anaemia.12 Feb 10:49 PM
New ZealandNorthland ambulance demand up as 111 calls hit more than 90 a dayFalls, chest pain and loneliness fuel record ambulance demand in Northland.11 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Grossly inadequate': Coroner's findings after 'unspeakable cruelty' to murdered 5yoMalachi Subezc was 5 years old when he was killed by his carer Michaela Barriball.10 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandFamily devastated after watchdog finds no one liable for dad’s death after pharmacy errorThey believe the overdose triggered the heart attack that killed him.10 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionWHO membership doesn’t threaten NZ’s sovereignty – walking away from it wouldOpinion: WHO critics miss what New Zealand really gains from global health ties.09 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandStriking nurses swap uniforms for T-shirtsTaupō district nurses say they are short of about six staff.08 Feb 10:00 PM
New ZealandMental health patient who stabbed stranger while on escorted leave had history of violenceHealth New Zealand has launched a Serious Incident Review into the event.08 Feb 06:39 PM
New ZealandNangs crisis emerges in regional NZ: ‘It’s epidemic now – they’re everywhere’Canisters litter gutters, with teens hunched comatose at the wheel of stopped vehicles.06 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandYoung melanoma survivor's warning for people who 'glorify tan lines''You don’t pay for it now, but down the track when the damage surfaces – it’s too late.'06 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandStaffing row over Auckland's facility for criminals needing psychiatric carePSA fears the new 60-bed facility at Point Chevalier will be understaffed.06 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Tragic passing': Canterbury schoolboy, 10, named after fatal rural road crashAlexander Bennett, 10, died at the scene despite emergency efforts.05 Feb 03:30 AM
New ZealandNew kidney scanner boosts care for Bay of Plenty renal patientsDemand for renal procedures is rising about 25% each year in Tauranga.05 Feb 01:00 AM
Crime'Heartbreaking': Mentally unwell man killed his stepfather after meds were changedRita Tawhai said her son should have been in a secure facility at the time of his crime.04 Feb 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Wake-up call': Public service told to check all personal data dealsA separate review led by Paul James will look at current policy and operations settings. 03 Feb 04:00 PM
