LifestyleSheep learns to navigate wheelchair with joystickShe enjoys music, especially 'Twinkle, Twinkle', and even dances.20 Aug 09:57 PM
New ZealandChurch supports homeless as council issues notice on encampmentResidents fear having nowhere to go if the site closes.20 Aug 09:54 PM
AucklandUrgent search on for missing Auckland woman with dementiaLinda, who goes by her middle name, Anne, was last seen in Mt Albert late this morning.20 Aug 08:56 AM
New ZealandJordan Keil inquest: Key health workers not told about risk he posed to himselfHealth workers offer condolences to grieving family as evidence exposes gaps in care.20 Aug 06:10 AM
WorldRFK jnr and paediatricians clash over Covid shots for kidsUS medical association urges parents to vaccinate children aged 6 months to 23 months.20 Aug 02:29 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe common habits that might be signs of disordered eatingA nutritionist and psychologist want to heal food relationships through online course.20 Aug 02:01 AM
EntertainmentBrisbane band's bassist battles stage 4 cancer, claims doctors ignored symptomsJordan Brunoli's bandmates have created a GoFundMe to help with the 29yo's treatment.19 Aug 09:29 PM
WorldDog attacks leave Sydney community living in fearA fatal attack on June 7 resulted in the death of a small dog.19 Aug 09:28 PM
New Zealand'No special treatment': Health officials defend alcohol industry meetingsAlcohol lobbyists urged against raising taxes or cutting sponsorship.19 Aug 08:04 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Children of sperm donors deserve more than luck to find their rootsOPINION: Every child deserves to know where they come from, without the scavenger hunt.19 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘He’s not that type of person’: Mother defends sportsman accused of breaking baby's ribsThe infant's mother claims doctors ignored alternative causes for the broken ribs.19 Aug 05:10 AM
WellingtonWellington Hospital birthing suite short-staffed 70% of timeHealth NZ says 'there's definitely light at the end of the tunnel' thanks to recruiting.19 Aug 12:33 AM
New ZealandElderly man died after suffering heart attack, bleeding during surgery he didn't consent toOne of his surgeons was inexperienced, the other didn't even work at the hospital.18 Aug 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumTravelThe things you should never eat when you're on holidayTravel food fails: When culinary adventures turn into nightmares.18 Aug 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyNew retirement village hospital, rest home to open at Clevedon villagePremium care suites are for sale at the new building from $295,000 to $580,000.18 Aug 01:00 AM
New ZealandAuckland nurses urge Govt action as ED wait times worsenNorth Shore EDs have been at 200% capacity, with patients being treated in corridors.17 Aug 09:09 PM
LifestyleConjoined twins Abby and Brittany Hensel both work - but get one wageThey paid separate tuition fees to get separate degrees. 17 Aug 07:54 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: More work needed to raise bowel cancer screening awareness OPINION: Figures are alarming as NZ has one of the world's highest rates.15 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumHealthcare'Defies belief': Union outrage over Health NZ board's up to $1.7m feesThe Health NZ board fees far exceed the Government's guidance for Crown entities.15 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldCambridge grad dies after refusing chemo; mother blamed by siblingsKate Shemirani delayed calling emergency services, blaming doctors for daughter’s death.14 Aug 11:22 PM
New ZealandParents left out of pocket as dentist moves to PanamaMelissa Ferguson paid $11,000 upfront for her son's treatment.14 Aug 10:41 PM
WorldAustralians consume 22 tonnes of illicit drugs in a year, report revealsCocaine use rose 69%, MDMA 49%, and meth 21% compared to last year.14 Aug 09:47 PM
New ZealandTaranaki man calls for law change after near-fatal coward punchBouncer Taylor Watkins was sentenced to 12 months’ home detention over incident.14 Aug 09:28 PM
New ZealandStudy finds trauma service at Christchurch Hospital made no impact in its first yearThe trauma service had limited operating hours and poor staffing.14 Aug 06:40 PM
PremiumPremiumAthletics'Feel strong': Ultra-marathoner on racing during her periodShe carries tampons, prefers period undies and discusses menstruation openly.14 Aug 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Create chaos': Health NZ pans nurses' union over strike moveA planned two-hour strike was called off 45 minutes before it was scheduled to begin. 14 Aug 06:28 AM
New ZealandMental health wards in Waikato at 140% capacity, lacking community bedsA mental health nurse says some patients are sleeping on mattresses on the floor.14 Aug 05:24 AM
New ZealandAuckland Council cracks down on dog owners as 'gruesome' attacks riseThe past year has seen 3000 victims. In one case, a dog ripped open a bystander's arm.14 Aug 02:10 AM
New Zealand'It could be a lifesaver': Cancer survivor's message as home screening rate dropsLakes' participation rate in home screening for NZ's second deadliest cancer is down.13 Aug 09:27 PM
PremiumPremiumOlympicsGymnastics stigma: Athlete speaks out on menstruation challengesHer delayed period was a sign of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S).13 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandUrgent sausages recall after glass injury reportedMinistry says the recall affects sausages with a best-before date of August 17.13 Aug 07:43 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPetra Bagust: A stranger on Instagram 'outed' my menopauseOPINION: An online comment came out of the blue. Then I started investigating. 13 Aug 05:00 AM
New ZealandHayden Wilde overcomes horrific accident to win major race in LondonHayden Wilde won a major race in London after a tough recovery.13 Aug 01:49 AM
New ZealandFitness to stand trial raised in case of woman accused of putting toddler in suitcase on busFamily members of the woman were in court to support her. 13 Aug 12:59 AM
