PremiumPremiumLifestyleToo young for dementia? The six warning signs for people under 65Early onset dementia is rising, affecting nearly 80,000 under-65s 25 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandPatients ‘suffering’ after 1500 treated in corridors over 36 days at an Auckland EDStaff report a significant risk to patients' health – and even their lives.25 May 05:00 PM
KahuIncoming Deputy PM: 'Māori will have nothing to fear' says David SeymourAct's David Seymour will become Deputy PM on May 31, succeeding Winston Peters.24 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand20yo tourist breaks her back in head-on NZ campervan crashAnother US tourist was charged after the harrowing Bay of Plenty crash on May 10.23 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCook Islands declares dengue fever outbreak, seven cases confirmedOperation Namu25 includes community clean-up and vector control efforts.23 May 07:37 AM
Sport'It means heaps': Winner of 'run it straight' event says prize 'gives us a head start’The rugby league semi-professional says the new collision sport has a 'massive future'.23 May 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe many faces of OCD: What the disorder really looks likeNew York Times: OCD symptoms can consume over an hour daily, causing significant distress.22 May 06:00 PM
WorldInside the mushroom mystery: Key evidence in triple-murder trialAn officer searched Melbourne grocers for two days after a mushroom poisoning.22 May 06:10 AM
New ZealandThe little Kiwi girl who has beaten cancer – twice Indi was diagnosed with a rare cancer called Ewing sarcoma in 2019.21 May 11:01 PM
OpinionBenjamin PlummerOpinion: Runit League a difficult watch as two competitors knocked out coldEight athletes ran full tilt at each other in a game like bullrush on steroids.21 May 08:32 PM
WorldProstate cancer diagnosis raises questions about Biden's health careThe former US President was previously declared as 'healthy, active, robust'.21 May 07:13 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Fragmentation': 140,000-patient GP network to leave regional funders'We think that is the best way to be able to rapidly increase funding for the front line.'21 May 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Deeply distressing': Pupil airlifted to hospital with critical injuriesThe Ministry of Education's traumatic incident team is actively supporting the school.21 May 07:00 AM
SportTwo controversial 'run it straight' events cancelled after safety backlashThe Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board opposed the event, citing safety risks.21 May 03:19 AM
Entertainment'Deep sadness': Dai Henwood cancels shows amid ongoing cancer battleThe 'gutted' comedian says he 'thought things were going to be okay'.21 May 03:06 AM
OpinionThe Conversation: Less than a 5% increase in health amounts to standing stillOPINION: A 5% rise in New Zealand health funding may only sustain current service levels.21 May 03:00 AM
Sport'Run it straight' explained: The combat sport condemned by top doctors that's hit NZ 'Victory belongs to the one who dominates the collision.'21 May 02:47 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHospital EDs are sending up to 25 patients a day to private care with vouchersSome patients said they had used the voucher system to get a free check-up. 21 May 02:26 AM
CrimeJail for woman who stabbed cabbie six times after announcing she couldn't pay fareThe woman, who had been out of prison less than a month, victimised an Afghan refugee.21 May 02:20 AM
New ZealandThe Doctors Bayfair opens new 'purpose-built' medical practiceThe new space allows staff to better support the needs of the 'rapidly growing' community.21 May 12:00 AM
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
PremiumPremiumOpinionMarama Davidson: Budget needs to fund communities, not corporate greedOPINION: The Green Budget proposes making healthcare and early education free.20 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'A bloody beating': Police find victim unsteady on his feet at scene of fatal attack Javon Aranui was rushed to hospital in an ambulance but died the next day.20 May 06:00 AM
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
PoliticsPolice response to family violence questioned: NGOs considering ‘stab vests’ for staffMinister Karen Chhour's advisory group is flagging serious risks of injury or death. 19 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandBus driver charged with manslaughter after bus stop attackThe 34-year-old bus driver has been stood down. 19 May 06:10 AM
New ZealandFatally injured man lived long enough to tell police he was 'jumped'Two people are on trial for Javon Aranui's murder in Hastings in 2023.19 May 06:00 AM
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 ZealandA 59-year-old charged after bus crash injures five Auckland studentsCharge follows incident where a bus hit a tree in South Auckland.19 May 05:04 AM
New ZealandThe end of an era: Hillier Centre closes after decades of community serviceThe closure has prompted several organisations to relocate. 19 May 02:26 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