New ZealandMental health nurse’s 46-year career ends with ruling he was sexually intimate with patientBut William McPhail says he will never agree with the patient’s account.03 Apr 07:00 PM
Crime‘What evil looks like’: 501 paedophile swayed Australian judge, then offended again in NZAn Auckland judge took a rare step this week by ordering a sentence with no end date.03 Apr 05:00 AM
SportHealth scare sidelines Duncan for motocross champs The four-time world champion is unsure when she will return. 02 Apr 10:59 PM
New Zealand‘Unbearable’: Long wait times push woman to seek private medical helpNearly 500 patients have waited more than four months for their first appointment.02 Apr 06:56 PM
New ZealandStudents on sports trip in South Taranaki crash, 13 people injuredHastings Rd is closed for a Serious Crash Unit examination.01 Apr 11:25 PM
New Zealand'Significant failings': Health NZ apologises after 11yo injected twice in mistaken identity case'This particular case cannot happen again,' said a health boss.01 Apr 11:19 PM
New Zealand‘They will go blind’: Healthcare too inaccessible for Wānaka patients, new report findsSome residents travel seven hours for medical appointments.01 Apr 05:53 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: Spooked by agency closures; developer retrenching; residents begin Amaia shiftPeople are alarmed by the JLL closures, asking what that says about the successful agency.31 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandToxic algae bloom: Health warning issued for Lake RotoehuPeople should avoid contact with the water to prevent illness.30 Mar 11:27 PM
New Zealand‘I knew there was more to life’: Save Our Babies founder on escaping 25 years of abuseKahira-Rata Olley is using her story to empower and heal others in a similar situation. 30 Mar 11:18 PM
OpinionOpinion: We need action to support 300,000 Kiwis living with a rare disorderOPINION: Rare disorders continue to be neglected and those affected face barriers to care.30 Mar 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCecilia Robinson: Why NZ’s health system needs a digital transformation nowOPINION: Sweden’s integrated system allows real-time data access across providers.30 Mar 01:00 AM
LifestyleFrom coma to courage: Kiwi woman’s inspiring health journeyA case of listeria left Grace in a coma but she insists that life is far from over.28 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Medical mishap victims deserve better supportOPINION: 'Many of us are raised to believe in, and trust medical personnel.'28 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandLake bacteria poisoning: Warning after swimmer falls illThe person was exposed to bacteria at Lake Hood before a health warning was issued.27 Mar 08:20 AM
New Zealand‘Excessive self-defence’: NZ musician sentenced for biting ex-girlfriendThe man was convicted of two family violence charges last month.27 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Anti-vax ex-Māori All Black questions Efeso Collins’ grieving widowFia Collins wants a coroner to hold an inquest into her husband's death.26 Mar 10:14 PM
New ZealandPrimary healthcare spend flatlines and plans for another Auckland hospital | NZ Herald News UpdatePublic primary healthcare spending has flatlined and Health Minister Simeon Brown announces plans for a second South Auckland hospital. Video/ NZ HeraldWatch26 Mar 06:09 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: History repeats on Auckland stadium debateOPINION: 'It is the people of NZ who are attending this future 'national stadium'.'26 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandBrain injury breakthrough: NZ scientists discover telltale marker after concussionNZ discovery may potentially give doctors a clearer steer on when to stand down players.26 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Sloppy’: Lawyer fined over name slip in high-profile caseSue Grey was being interviewed when she revealed too much information about a baby.26 Mar 12:30 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: One specialist goes on leave and the health system cracks appearOPINION: Our health system, including children's palliative care, has been neglected.24 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘I am deeply sorry’: Man developed terminal cancer after experts missed signs for five years'Several different clinicians involved in [his] care failed to identify the abnormality.'24 Mar 02:24 AM
New ZealandRural homebirth: Midwife returns to tragedy after popping out for lunchThe baby was pronounced stillborn after resuscitation attempts failed.24 Mar 01:00 AM
New Zealand‘We need these young doctors’: Top medical graduate struggles to find jobMarley Joseph, top 2022 medical graduate, can't find a hospital job.23 Mar 09:33 PM
New ZealandFears for dying kids as the country’s only specialist takes extended leaveGeneral paediatricians were asked to fill the role but lacked training.23 Mar 06:04 PM
WorldPope Francis makes first public appearance after five weeks in hospitalThe 88-year-old waved from Rome's Gemelli hospital balcony, looking tired.23 Mar 05:05 PM
New ZealandCan NZ’s maternity system handle new three-day-stay bill?Mums across the country could get a minimum three-day hospital stay if a new bill passes.22 Mar 06:13 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: We can't expect teachers to be parents tooOPINION: 'School is about creating an atmosphere where students enjoy learning.'21 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandNo backing down for Napier health services protestA Napier health services protest rally will start on Sunday at 1pm, at the Sound Shell.21 Mar 02:57 AM
Kahu‘Release me without conditions’: Prison hunger striker tells supporters he’s prepared to dieDean Wickliffe's parole hearing is set for April 3 but supporters fear he won't last.21 Mar 12:06 AM
New ZealandNapier urgent care to stay and be enhanced after community pushback, won't include a doctorHealth Minister announces enhanced service, including nurse prescribers and telehealth.20 Mar 02:09 AM
New ZealandThe gastric illness sweeping a city: What is cryptosporidiosis and how do you get it?Wellington faces a cryptosporidiosis outbreak with 32 cases, mostly in Hutt Valley.20 Mar 01:42 AM
New ZealandGastric illness outbreak linked to swimming poolsCryptosporidiosis is a stomach bug that can cause diarrhoea, stomach cramps and vomiting.19 Mar 07:57 PM
