New ZealandMidwife security bolstered after ‘very violent attack’ on worker leaving shiftA Christchurch birthing unit staff member was attacked soon after finishing work. 20 May 09:54 PM
New Zealand'No talking' limit: Union raises concerns over workplace policyHealth NZ denied a 'no talking' policy, but issues remain unresolved.20 May 08:13 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: We can't afford compromised bowel cancer screening OPINION: More than 3000 Kiwis are diagnosed with bowel cancer each year.20 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhen StarJam fell silent, Hawke's Bay found its voiceHB Jammers now host about 60 participants and plan to expand to Flaxmere.20 May 05:00 PM
WorldWorld's first human bladder transplant successfully performed in USSurgeons in Los Angeles performed the first human bladder transplant on May 4.20 May 03:31 AM
New ZealandEx-partner of double killer twice ruled insane alleges 'massive' failure by NZ health systemA review of his mental health care is currently in progress.19 May 06:43 PM
New ZealandLuxon backtracks after 'unhelpful' claim of 100 Uber-driving doctorsHealth NZ is seeking interest from overseas doctors in an effort to boost GP numbers.19 May 05:00 PM
LifestyleJoe Biden's 'aggressive' prostate cancer diagnosis explainedJoe Biden was diagnosed with prostate cancer, which affects 1 in 10 Kiwi men.19 May 05:45 AM
New ZealandMidwife criticised after fatal oversight leaves mum alone in rural home without powerThe investigation took more than four years, adding to the family's distress.19 May 12:36 AM
PoliticsLuxon announces $164m for new 24/7 urgent care servicesThe Prime Minister made the pre-Budget health announcement in Botany this afternoon.18 May 01:22 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSurgeons protest ‘harsh’ assessment process, accuse advocates of intimidation A mesh harm advocate said she was stunned by the accusations. 17 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland measles case prompts HNZ to contact hundreds, urge vaccinationsHNZ confirmed 17 exposure events, mainly on Fullers360 ferry sailings.16 May 05:39 AM
New ZealandHealth NZ confirms roles cut, despite ongoing legal challengeLegal action by PSA means some changes are currently on hold.16 May 04:15 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCancer test delayed for over a year — now his business is goneA test that should have been done in 45 days instead took more than 365.15 May 06:19 PM
New ZealandHigh-risk cancer patients affected by halt on some colonoscopiesMidCentral has outsourced up to 200 colonoscopies to the private sector to clear backlog.14 May 08:30 PM
New Zealand'Significantly threaten': Minister's memo on surgery risks heavily redactedPrivate hospitals attract specialists with higher salaries, causing public staff loss.13 May 08:24 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHundreds of blood tests lost in transit between Wellington and Auckland It comes as Awanui considers processing Auckland tests in Wellington permanently. 13 May 07:42 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBeyond the Budget: Brutal truthsOPINION: Treasury forecasts permanent Budget deficits, starting in 2030.13 May 05:01 PM
New ZealandThe complex battle against misinformation in NZ vaccination effortsChildhood immunisation rates in NZ have reached a three-year high of 80.2%.13 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Most urgent needs only': Youth mental health service cut by 90%Health NZ has had 'significant difficulties' recruiting for two psychiatrist vacancies.13 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyEpsom's ex-Mercy Hospital vastly expanded in $150m projectIt will be NZ's only private hospital with both intensive care and high-dependency units.13 May 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Very little time off': Surgeons react to Health NZ's surgery planWaitlists are growing by 15,000 people yearly, increasing pressure on the system.12 May 11:13 PM
New Zealand'Like a nightmare': Experts fear measles outbreak amid low vaccination ratesAucklanders are urged to check for measles exposure after a new case emerged.12 May 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Total waste of money': Health NZ payroll project costs scrutinisedHealth NZ spent over $130m fixing Holidays Act errors.12 May 05:52 PM
New ZealandAuckland supermarket, chemist latest locations of interest in measles caseHealth NZ advises checking immunisation status for those who visited the locations. 12 May 05:50 AM
New ZealandElderly woman underwent gallbladder surgery, despite not having oneDeputy Commissioner Cooper has criticised staff for not reviewing hard-copy notes.12 May 03:00 AM
Healthcare'Terrible experience': Dentist ignored woman 'thrashing' in pain as tooth was pulled outThe dentist described it as a 'highly difficult extraction on a nervous patient'.12 May 02:00 AM
New Zealand22 West Auckland supermarket staff exposed to shopper infected with measles, some sent homePeople in Woolworths Kelston, on ferries and at a carpark were potentially exposed.12 May 01:41 AM
New ZealandVaccine rates putting New Zealand at risk of measles outbreak - Health NZAlerts have been issued after a new measles case was confirmed in Auckland yesterday.11 May 10:08 PM
PremiumPremiumHealthcareConcern 'patients will suffer' as practices with 46,000 enrolled switch funderThe centres say changing their primary health organisation will help avoid fee increases. 11 May 08:50 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsInside Health NZ’s million-dollar spend on restructure consultantsThe agency said there was a "strong focus" on reducing the use of consultants.11 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Whole life is going to be different': Toddler's shock diagnosis affects only 5 in NZ'I’ve definitely hit the stage of ‘Why him? This isn’t fair'.'11 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand Ferry crew member confirmed as new Auckland measles caseThe infected person visited several public locations while contagious.11 May 06:49 AM
New Zealand'Lost the life I had': Woman wants accountability after being left partially paralysed Tracy Jarman ended up in a wheelchair after an operation on her spine in 2021. 10 May 02:00 AM
