Christchurch'Point of crisis': Senior doctor warns hospital risks ‘catastrophic failure’Beds are so scarce that patients are now being treated in hospital corridors.24 Sep 04:54 AM
Rugby'Game-changer': World-first as portable scanner to detect concussion launched in NZThe Nurochek headset will be able to detect concussion in rugby players in two minutes.24 Sep 02:57 AM
New Zealand'Verges on outrageous': Why Trump’s unfounded paracetamol claims could put pregnant women at riskThe US president also repeated discredited claims about vaccines and autism.23 Sep 09:39 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: To solve economic ‘death spiral’, look to the pastOPINION: The PM's stance on Palestine, mental health services and Art History.23 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandInside the showdown between senior doctors and Health NZ over payASMS executive director Sarah Dalton speaks to The Front Page to break down the latest in talks, and what we can do in future.Watch23 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandInside the showdown between senior doctors and Health NZ over payHealth NZ hospitals remain open, with life-preserving services in place.23 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Took it too far': Minister slams protester after roof stunt at electorate officeMedical union's executive director Sarah Dalton said it did not sanction the action.23 Sep 04:47 AM
New ZealandAutism NZ describes Trump’s claims about paracetamol as ‘quite scary’About 159,000 New Zealanders, or 3% of the population, are estimated to have autism. 22 Sep 09:42 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Preventable': New research reveals how firearms deaths cost NZ $300m a yearThe annual cost of firearms harm is $321m in lives lost and $1.48m in hospital care.22 Sep 08:00 PM
WorldTrump 'announcement' on autism expected todayThe US President signalled the news as 'one of the most important' events of his term.22 Sep 07:21 PM
New ZealandUnlicensed to drill: Patient recalls 'bizarre' encounter with unqualified dentistPatients told the court their fillings fell out and root canals failed.22 Sep 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleIs this supplement the secret to feeling good post-menopause?Kiwi nutritionists break down the creatine craze and who might benefit from it the most.22 Sep 07:00 AM
New ZealandAssaults on hospital staff jump 30% in two yearsMore than 7700 assaults on hospital staff were reported in the past year.22 Sep 06:57 AM
New Zealand'Bricks everywhere': Crash between car and pedestrian, smashes through Auckland propertiesA person in serious condition was taken to Auckland City Hospital.22 Sep 05:29 AM
New Zealand'Utterly heartbreaking': Three meningitis deaths in past five weeksThe Meningitis Foundation Aotearoa NZ is calling for urgent action.22 Sep 05:15 AM
New ZealandWoman's epidural came out during 'distressing' birth, needed blood transfusions and surgeryThe woman suffered a postpartum haemorrhage caused by retained placental tissue.22 Sep 02:00 AM
New Zealand‘I’m very fearful’: Surge in demand for free health clinicPregnant mother Macy Te Whaiti calls the free service a 'lifesaver'.22 Sep 01:20 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Enormous' disruption: Backlash at hospital's plan to relax family visitor hoursChanges could mean visitors roam wards 'all hours of the day and night', the union says.21 Sep 06:00 PM
WorldAussie who died in Bali returned home to family missing organHis parents paid $700 to have the organ repatriated after his burial.21 Sep 07:32 AM
New ZealandHealth NZ data shows 18,000 patients waited more than six weeks for vital scansThe union said it was further evidence of the “grim” state of public radiology services.21 Sep 06:17 AM
New ZealandGovt’s $100m on 'targeted' hospital upgrades dismissed by Labour as 'bundle of routine maintenance'Health Minister Simeon Brown said the projects back hospitals with the upgrades they need.21 Sep 05:09 AM
World'It explained everything': Man's workplace outburst led to unexpected diagnosisPatrick Dare was just 54 when he was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia.21 Sep 03:41 AM
Lifestyle'The world doesn't acknowledge us': The reality of caring for someone with dementiaSeptember is World Alzheimer's Month and advocates say more respite is needed for carers.20 Sep 09:00 PM
New ZealandCaregiver tried to get elderly man's will changed to favour her'I just want to get all my affairs in order before I snuff it,' one handwritten note read.20 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldNHS faces possible lawsuit over death of Greek shipping heiressMarissa Laimou, 28, was found dead in her home in Knightsbridge, London on September 11.20 Sep 03:10 AM
WorldMan dies after riding Universal Epic Universe rollercoaster in FloridaThe man, who had a pre-existing spinal injury, suffered 'multiple blunt impact' injuries.20 Sep 02:05 AM
New ZealandHealth NZ asks ERA to set doctors’ pay in unprecedented public sector moveDoctors plan to strike for 48 hours next week as their pay dispute escalates.19 Sep 11:47 PM
New Zealand'Distressing incident': Two cops badly attacked by dog during arrestBoth officers were taken to hospital, one requiring surgery.19 Sep 10:51 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCecilia RobinsonCecilia Robinson: The bold reforms that could end NZ's postcode lottery in healthcareOPINION: How to build a fair and modern health system.19 Sep 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas Coughlan Thomas Coughlan: Health funding has gone up, why isn’t it enough?OPINION: The fiscal cost of ageing will only get worse.19 Sep 05:00 PM
Politics'Sad and tragic': Minister promises change to mental health bill after parents blow whistle'You really have to question whether that is the right thing.'19 Sep 05:00 PM
SportFootball Fern’s five concussions: ‘You can’t muck around with your brain’Indiah-Paige Riley has suffered five concussions in the past six years.18 Sep 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyMarutūāhu-Ockham sells 24 of 65 new Toi units in Pt Chevalier'I take my hat off to the work you guys do' - Mayor Wayne Brown praises Toi developers.18 Sep 06:24 AM
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
