New ZealandSeven people injured in two-car crash in north AucklandWhangaparāoa Road remains closed as crews clear the crash scene.02 Feb 06:00 AM
WorldParents sue clinic after giving birth to baby who is not genetically theirsGenetic testing showed Shea has different biological parents of another ethnicity.02 Feb 04:59 AM
WorldFrench hospital treats man with shell up his rectumThe device, nearly 20cm long, was described as a 'collectible' artillery shell.02 Feb 01:21 AM
New ZealandYoung man took his own life three weeks after being deemed 'low to no risk'Health NZ Canterbury apologised and changed its processes after Liam Booth's death.01 Feb 04:10 PM
New ZealandYear-long prescriptions start, but pharmacists warn of strainPatients on stable long-term medicines may now get one script for 12 months.31 Jan 09:53 PM
New ZealandHospitals IT failure follows start of new group to fix old systemsHealth NZ’s new Centre for Digital Modernisation has funding only to June.31 Jan 12:17 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRhodes scholar donates kidney to aunt as dialysis care verges on 'breaking point'A shortage of dialysis chairs is 'verging on breaking point' for the NZ health system.30 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldFour dead in suspected murder-suicide at Perth homeOfficers say no weapon was used and there is no ongoing risk to the public.30 Jan 08:04 AM
New ZealandCybersecurity company identifies person behind Manage My Health hackCyber firm IOC3 says it has identified the hacker known online as Kazu.30 Jan 02:16 AM
New ZealandPerson airlifted in critical condition after crash shuts Central Otago highwayThe rural crash, which gave three others minor injuries, happened about 11.40am.30 Jan 12:54 AM
WorldFive-year-old detained by ICE 'not eating and asking for his mother'Liam Conejo Ramos, 5, has stopped eating and is asking for his mum.29 Jan 10:55 PM
Lifestyle12-month NZ prescriptions start next week. How the new rules could affect youWho's eligible and what are the potential risks and benefits for patients and prescribers?29 Jan 07:38 PM
New Zealand'Potentially deadly consequences': Major 12-hour IT outage hits NZ hospitalsThe PSA says cuts to Health NZ digital teams left patients facing extra risk.28 Jan 11:47 PM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Not for sale' – $1b hospital, medical business Allevia HealthAn Allevia denial follows a possible Tāmaki Healthcare sale to Aussies for about $400m.28 Jan 11:42 PM
EntertainmentBruce Willis not aware he has dementiaFamily say Bruce still connects with loved ones, though in new and different ways.28 Jan 09:02 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessChris Roberts on private hospitals and publicly funded patientsChris Roberts speaks up for private hospitals in NZ's two-tier healthcare debate.27 Jan 08:00 PM
New ZealandStore closures could leave older people 'invisible', Age Concern warnsNZ Post will shut 142 stores after reviewing how customers use branches.27 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Preventable heartbreak': Mother slams Health NZ after baby's death linked to 'list of errors'The mother said she did everything she could to raise concerns, but she was 'not heard'.27 Jan 01:00 AM
New ZealandLife-saving lifeline: Wairoa airport runway to be extended and upgradedThe $4.2m project extends Wairoa’s runway from 914m to 1250m.27 Jan 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleEarly onset dementia symptoms: The overlooked signs in younger peopleTelegraph: Under-65s often mistake symptoms with stress and burnout.26 Jan 10:43 PM
WorldLightning strike injures over 80 at rally for Brazil's former presidentLightning hit near the crowd in Brasilia as thousands rallied in heavy rain.26 Jan 05:42 PM
KahuBereaved mother questions care after baby's death at Middlemore The couple claims poor communication left them unaware how sick their baby was.26 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandFormer Foreign Minister says NZ must stand up to Trump, defends WHO workNew Zealand pays about $2.25m a year plus extra voluntary WHO funding.26 Jan 03:21 AM
WorldBan social media for UK teenagers now, say bereaved familiesEsther Ghey says a three-month consultation is 'not enough' to protect kids.25 Jan 06:57 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCecilia RobinsonCecilia Robinson: Fragile files, hidden gaps - Why paper health records are a bigger dangerPatient files have been stored in shipping containers and unsecured rooms.25 Jan 02:00 AM
New ZealandWhakatāne Hospital obstetric recruitment setback as senior doctor quitsHealth NZ says 24/7 obstetrics services are still on track to restart within months.25 Jan 12:25 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDeath, drones and malnutrition: Life for a Hawke’s Bay nurse in war-torn SudanWhole families of up to six people share a single hospital bed in a Khartoum hospital.24 Jan 02:00 AM
New ZealandCouple awarded $20k after infant son exposed to lead in old rented houseBy February 2025, the boy’s parents were concerned about his health.24 Jan 12:00 AM
New ZealandViolence towards Northland ambulance crews putting patients at riskIn 18 months in Northland, one veteran paramedic faced five violent callouts.23 Jan 05:00 PM
WorldFormal US withdrawal from WHO is decried as ‘scientifically reckless’All US staff working inside WHO offices have been recalled from their posts.23 Jan 06:02 AM
Wellington‘Extreme caution’: Potent opioid mix prompts high alertThe tablets were found in the Wellington region and could be available nationwide.23 Jan 04:30 AM
New ZealandFirefighters get callouts as severe weather hits CanterburyMetService issued a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of Canterbury.23 Jan 03:24 AM
New ZealandAnother IT outage impacts southern hospitals, staff left in the darkClinicians across the South Island were forced back to paper forms for hours.22 Jan 03:51 AM
OpinionChronic pelvic pain and endometriosis affect thousands in NZ – a new study reveals the staggering costOPINION: A new NZ study finds endometriosis and pelvic pain cost $22.6b each year.22 Jan 02:00 AM
