PremiumPremiumBusinessUp in Smoke: Why NZ's medical cannabis industry is struggling to make ends meetAfter tragic cases, a new industry touted as a potential saviour has run into roadblocks.06 May 12:32 AM
Crime'I’m going to kill us both': Man smashed into stationary truck after hearing break-up newsThe toxic relationship ended with the defendant and his now ex both needing surgery.05 May 11:50 PM
World'Love, care and closeness': Pope's popemobile transformed into clinicPope Francis donated a popemobile for a children's clinic in Gaza.05 May 09:41 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: Community support helps Whangārei teen with rare condition thriveCarrie Kunicich has atypical Friedreich ataxia, which impacts her muscles and vision.05 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Let nature take its course': NZ woman wins court order that could let her starve to death Doctors say the woman isn't physically ill, but psychologically believes that she is. 05 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNurses demand action after colleague held at gunpoint outside hospitalHospital staff call for action as violence against workers escalates.05 May 07:34 AM
LifestyleMarama Davidson on surviving cancer and the mammogram that saved her life'I’m only still here because it was found early.'03 May 09:00 PM
New Zealand25yo mum fights for time with kids after cancer spreads to brainMisty Paniora, 25, is battling terminal cancer but wants to see her kids' milestones.02 May 05:00 PM
Politics'Growing harm': Hospital discharges linked to meth use skyrocketIt comes after wastewater testing revealed a doubling of meth use last year. 01 May 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Tax on healthcare': Whangārei man paying $25k in GST on cancer treatmentMerv Williams must pay more than $25,000 in GST for his cancer treatment.01 May 06:43 PM
PoliticsHealth NZ takes medical union to ERA as strikes delay 4300 proceduresHealth Minister Simeon Brown: 'I want to see this dispute resolved.'01 May 07:29 AM
New Zealand'We breathe what you burn': Council warns as burning ban takes effectBarbecues and hāngī fires are still allowed despite the burning ban.01 May 04:15 AM
New Zealand'Overwhelming' support: Doctors strike for hospital and GP crisisDr Gary Payinda says 200,000 people are waiting to see specialists.01 May 03:15 AM
BusinessWorkSafe issues maintenance warning for quad bikes after man killedTragedy could have been avoided if farm manager had kept bike in good working order.30 Apr 09:59 PM
New ZealandSupreme Court hears case on employment status of family carers'He just continued to work and they paid for it,' lawyer says of Ministry funding change.30 Apr 05:58 AM
New Zealand'Deep cuts': Hundreds of health IT jobs to be axedIT workers in healthcare are being told this week if their jobs are being disestablished. 30 Apr 04:01 AM
New Zealand'Stretched' health system 'getting quietly worse' - striking anaesthetistHe says he works 'well in excess' of his contract and the hospital faces staff shortages.29 Apr 08:50 PM
New ZealandCuts to ICU beds at new Dunedin Hospital 'latest broken promise'The new facility will open with 20 ICU beds, down from the planned 30.29 Apr 09:09 AM
Sport'Dumbest game ever': Man knocked unconscious in new 'combat sport' coming to NZThe activity, touted as a new combat sport, is set to come to New Zealand next month.28 Apr 07:00 PM
Talanoa'The pain is beyond anything': Family mourn son lost to dengue feverMisiafa Lene, 12, died after contracting dengue fever in Samoa this month.28 Apr 06:27 AM
New ZealandHealth NZ mediation fails: 5000 doctors to strike, 4300 patients affectedOver 5000 doctors will strike on May 1, postponing 4300 patients' treatments.28 Apr 04:25 AM
New Zealand'Changed forever': Trainee machine operator's fingers severed in horror workplace accidentEveryday tasks such as showering and writing 'now require patience and adaptation'.27 Apr 06:57 PM
New Zealand 'Do you want something bad to happen?': Armed men threaten psychologist She faced multiple threats from guerrilla groups due to her work with traumatised victims.27 Apr 06:24 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: High praise for hospital staff; should Super be means-tested?OPINION: Super must be means-tested and strictly based on assessed need.27 Apr 05:00 PM
Politics'Every life matters': Covid inquiry urges last-minute public inputChairman Grant Illingworth urges sharing experiences to get a fuller pandemic picture.27 Apr 05:49 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: Pay the doctors what they're worthOPINION: One in eight senior doctor positions are currently vacant in New Zealand. 26 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandStock car driver critically injured after smash at Whanganui speedwayA car crash at Oceanview Speedway led to a person being cut from a vehicle.26 Apr 10:24 AM
New Zealand'Far-reaching and devastating': Meth use has surged in this part of NZ as prices dropPolice attribute increased drug use to greater availability and lower prices.25 Apr 05:03 PM
PoliticsAnzac spirit: Aussie politicians confirm Kiwi citizenship pathway will stay There have been fears a change of Government in Australia would axe the new rules.25 Apr 05:25 AM
New Zealand'Horrific and life-changing injuries': Man in coma after 'freak' balcony accidentThe glass balustrade the man was leaning on 'gave out', causing him to fall.25 Apr 05:10 AM
LifestyleKiwi influencer dies at 21 after documenting cancer battle'My life may be short, but I genuinely think I’ve squeezed every bit out of it.'24 Apr 09:56 PM
New ZealandStabbing prompts security review for Department of Corrections A staff member was critically injured in the April 9 attack.24 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsAct ramps up pressure on National minister over ACC ‘ethnic outcome targets’Circular dictates that the Govt's demand for public services be delivered based on need.24 Apr 03:22 AM
New ZealandMan charged with abducting 3-year-old from daycareA man has been charged with taking a child from an early learning centre in Rotorua.23 Apr 11:26 PM
