KahuNotorious criminal Dean Wickliffe on hunger strike, alleging assault by prison guardDean Wickliffe started his hunger strike on March 10, seeking dignity and fair treatment.18 Mar 01:28 AM
New ZealandWhy a charity drive is a lifeline for families like Emma’sEmma had open-heart surgery at four days old.18 Mar 01:00 AM
New Zealand‘I was in bed for a year’: Cancer survivor calls for $220k-a-year drug to be fundedOther patients consider moving overseas or starting a Givealittle to pay for the drug.17 Mar 03:02 AM
New ZealandSchool lunch that badly burnt student was in packaging not fit for commercial useHeinz Wattie’s supplied the meal, but it wasn't found to be at fault.17 Mar 12:14 AM
KahuRare medical diagnosis saves Waikato man after decades of mysteryGeorge Moanaroa wants to educate communities about acromegaly with a te ao Māori lens.15 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandTeen left wheelchair-bound by rare condition after food poisoning battles ACC for coverHis family argued earlier treatment might have improved his condition.15 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandHow support helped a young cancer patient’s journey to health and happinessHe was diagnosed with leukaemia at 11 months, needing a stem cell transplant.14 Mar 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMayor encourages public protest at Napier Health Centre over overnight health careOver 100 signed a health services 'Buller Declaration', and the mayor urged them to rally.14 Mar 02:31 AM
PoliticsGovt reject advice to lower cancer screening age further for Māori, PasifikaThe Government is focused on 'need, not race'. 14 Mar 02:15 AM
Kahu‘Will cost lives’: Outcry over Govt’s bowel screening decisionExperts argue earlier screening for Māori could prevent more bowel cancer deaths.12 Mar 06:00 AM
World‘A tragedy’: Guru fined after Kiwi woman dies at magic mushroom retreatDiane Mathews was fined $3000 for supplying magic mushrooms at a retreat.12 Mar 04:37 AM
New ZealandCancer patients left with no hot water in Auckland hospital wardTransplant patient struggled to wash using kettle-boiled water and disposable bowl.10 Mar 07:21 PM
New ZealandLabrador Hogan at workHogan the labradoor at work in the lab at K9MD headquarters detecting ovarian cancer. Video / K9MDWatch10 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Very vulnerable’: Calls for govt help as homelessness surges 53%Support agencies see increased demand; emergency housing numbers have dropped.09 Mar 11:09 PM
New ZealandCancer patient who lost lung in botched surgery says health system ‘owes him a new one’Cancer patient Ian Tollemache had the wrong part of his lung cut out by a surgeon.09 Mar 10:32 PM
OpinionOpinion: Why the end of Whānau Ora is a step backwards for New ZealandWhaea Tariana launched Whānau Ora, shifting focus to collective wellbeing.09 Mar 08:00 PM
New Zealand‘Absolutely gutted’: Dramatic overhaul of $155m of Whānau Ora contracts includes John Tamihere-led agencyFour new agencies will be chosen and up to 1000 jobs could be affected. 09 Mar 04:00 PM
PoliticsMinister announces return of Health NZ board after axingSimeon Brown said it was time to begin transitioning to traditional governance.06 Mar 10:30 PM
New Zealand‘Smashing your head’: Advocates on struggles with emergency housingHomelessness has risen due to stricter emergency housing access rules.06 Mar 06:45 PM
New Zealand'I felt like an awful person': Woman's 17-year journey to endo diagnosisCharlotte, 28, has endometriosis, an inflammatory disease affecting 1 in 10 NZ women.06 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleWhat taking an antihistamine does to your brainSome research suggests popular hay fever medication could increase your risk of dementia.04 Mar 04:00 PM
World‘Not out of danger’: Pope undergoes two procedures after respiratory failurePope Francis required two bronchoscopies due to breathing attacks on Monday.03 Mar 07:56 PM
OpinionOpinion: Why new health funding misses the mark on equityExpanded GP funding will be performance-based, raising complexity concerns.03 Mar 05:12 AM
New Zealand‘There’s no cure’: Kiwi mum’s fight against cancerSarena Crane is seeking alternative treatment to beat cancer.02 Mar 10:56 PM
New ZealandZelenskyy's European meeting and more health workers leave for Australia | NZ Herald News UpdateVolodymyr Zelenskyy wraps up his meeting with European and Canadian leaders in London and more healthcare workers are lured to Australia. Video / NZ Herald, AFPWatch02 Mar 06:32 PM
New ZealandMum’s heartbreak over baby’s suffering, alleges healthcare ignored concernsKruger shared her daughter's suffering to highlight cultural issues in healthcare.02 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandHospital sends info about sex abuse victim in hiding from gang-linked offender to strangerThe woman went to hospital but her discharge papers were sent to a stranger by mistake.01 Mar 04:00 PM
LifestyleFeeling helpless or hopeless? You might have burnout or depressionSymptoms can be similar, here's how to identify what's up - and to cope with it.27 Feb 11:45 PM
New Zealand‘We want parents to be alert’: Predator jailed for posing as child onlinePolice issue warning after man tricked kids into sending explicit content. 27 Feb 07:25 PM
New ZealandPlane crash at Tauranga Airport prompts investigationA person trapped in the plane was rescued using special equipment.26 Feb 11:22 PM
New ZealandFirefighters with wrong gear burned by sulphuric acid - reportTwo firefighters wearing incorrect safety gear suffered burns. 26 Feb 09:09 PM
New Zealand‘Hugely traumatising’: Nurse stole $59k from vulnerable rest home volunteerTracy Peterson said she was 'deeply remorseful' but disagreed the man did not know.26 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandNew Whangārei Hospital transit lounge replaces facility ‘not fit for purpose’Aim of the new $3.75m transit lounge is to free up bed space while comforting patients.25 Feb 11:30 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovt mulls extending repeat prescriptions, doctors warn it may lead to ‘catastrophic’ GP shortagesPatients may be able to go longer without seeing a doctor for a repeat prescription.24 Feb 04:00 PM
