New ZealandHealth Minister Simeon Brown blames doctors’ union for failed pay talksA 48-hour strike by 5500 senior hospital doctors will go ahead next week.18 Sep 06:20 AM
New ZealandLate flu wave surging across NZ with cocktail of influenza strains, RSV and Covid-19 Flu-like illness rates continued to climb into late August. 17 Sep 11:29 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsFrom psychosis to stillbirth and suicide: How mental health services are failing new mumsWhat three parents' experience reveal on the state of maternal mental health.16 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandChild injured after being hit by truck in Christchurch suburbEmergency services were called to Halswell Road just before 8.30am.15 Sep 03:11 AM
New ZealandInjured teen's five teeth stored in milk, but dental staff didn't see reimplantation as urgentThe long-term prognosis for the 14yo's teeth was 'seriously jeopardised' by the delay.15 Sep 02:00 AM
Kahu40yo mum died in ED after tonsillitis diagnosis. Her whānau are demanding answersPamela Rasmussen (40) died in May, leaving six grieving children behind.14 Sep 09:00 PM
New ZealandFamilies to get 24/7 hospital access under new Health NZ policyThe nurses union warns the policy could mask shortages of hospital staff.14 Sep 06:05 PM
LifestyleMisread smear test: Real estate agent’s cancer diagnosis delayed by a yearAt least two official investigations are underway into Shauna Dougherty's case. 14 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandHow a young builder's headache turned into a life-threatening diagnosisJoel King has been told he'll never drive again and may not return to his job.13 Sep 08:24 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandIwi establishing its own health authority, considering purchase of medical clinics'For too long, we have relied on the mainstream system to basically pick up the pieces.'11 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'In your mouth, ears, everywhere': Living in a post-cyclone dust landSince Cyclone Gabrielle, 113 formal dust complaints have been made to the council.10 Sep 09:53 PM
WellingtonA third of Wellington ED patients treated in corridors, where 10% more people die, business case showsWellington's ED was one of the worst performer in the country for shortening stays.08 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Dangerous injury': Man bled to death following ambulance delaysSt John extended its deepest condolences and apologised sincerely for the family's loss.08 Sep 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Extremely able, experienced' nurse who humiliated colleague fails to win back jobAnthony Lockington took Health NZ to the ERA after being sacked for serious misconduct. 07 Sep 10:00 PM
New Zealand'She didn't want to die': Parents demand action after eating disorder deathChristchurch family demand urgent change after 33-year-old dies from eating disorder.05 Sep 05:01 PM
New ZealandGisborne's Gazza McKenzie runs for district council seatMcKenzie, a flooring installer for 47 years, is now seeking new opportunities.05 Sep 06:00 AM
Wellington'No known safe level': Expert's warning amid asbestos fire doors scareMultiple multi-million dollar building projects have been impacted.05 Sep 03:48 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: This is how we should build NZ's future hospitalsWith Health NZ buildings averaging 47 years old, upgrades require careful attention. 04 Sep 06:00 PM
PoliticsUnion calls out Health NZ for hosting private healthcare ads on job websiteA centralised job platform, owned and operated by Health NZ, was decomissioned in July.04 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandACC review reveals 'very high-risk' hiring and leadership gapsACC’s hiring practices were rated as risky due to appointments being non-contestable.04 Sep 05:35 AM
Wellington'Signed our own death warrants': Parents fear son won’t see kids grow amid asbestos scareWorkers worried for their lives amid revelations of possible asbestos-contaminated doors.04 Sep 05:00 AM
ChristchurchStudent falls ill with meningococcal disease after rugby tournamentAll close contacts to the teenager's case have been identified and offered antibiotics.04 Sep 01:12 AM
New ZealandMore than 36,000 nurses strike again for better pay and staffingThe strike will disrupt more than 13,000 surgeries and appointments.03 Sep 07:11 PM
Lifestyle'I do that on purpose': 29yo with aggressive cancer slams trollsKellie Finlayson battles stage 4 cancer while facing online criticism.03 Sep 03:59 AM
New Zealand'Positive news': Maternity services to be fully restored at Whakatāne Hospital in 2026It comes after a 'sustained, successful push' to fill obstetrics and gynaecology roles.03 Sep 01:58 AM
New Zealand'Biggest bugbear': Waikato nurses strike over staffing safety concernsWaikato nurses walked off the job over unsafe staffing concerns.02 Sep 10:02 PM
New ZealandWhy thousands of NZ nurses are striking this weekAbout 36,000 unionised nurses went on strike Tuesday and plan to again Thursday.02 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'Really humbling' - Kiwi photographers' generous response overwhelms cancer battlerAn exhibition for Jason Oxenham will raise money for his expensive treatment in China.02 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNurse with three kids struggling to afford the childcare they need'The Government says we are paid well, but we are not meeting the current cost of living.'02 Sep 03:23 AM
New Zealand'Who’s going to read it?': Research taken off library shelf and transformed into art showcaseThe exhibition features 30+ local artists and opens on September 27 in Gisborne.01 Sep 09:00 PM
New ZealandNurses strike as patient care concerns escalateHospitals will remain open with limited staff for essential services.01 Sep 06:45 PM
New ZealandWhangārei ED meeting national targets but challenges remain, doctor warnsLeaked data shows Whangārei Hospital was above the national average.01 Sep 05:30 AM
New Zealand'Perfect storm': Woman died after breathing tube inserted into food pipe during surgery The breast cancer patient suffered an unsurvivable brain injury as a result of the error.01 Sep 02:00 AM
PoliticsRevealed: Leaked data show major hospitals failing ED wait time targetsHealth NZ says the stress on EDs this winter has been 'unprecedented'.31 Aug 05:00 PM
