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
New ZealandInappropriate messages and home visits: Osteo leaves NZ amid indecent assault claimsThe osteopath sent texts with flower emojis and discussed sexual topics.24 Feb 01:00 AM
Lifestyle‘I could’ve been gone’: Boxer Mea Motu on major health crisis The Kiwi boxing champion pulls no punches in the biggest fight of her life.22 Feb 04:00 PM
SportResearchers study brains of deceased domestic violence victims for CTE insightsCTE is diagnosed post-mortem, and is linked to repeated head trauma.21 Feb 05:17 PM
New Zealand‘Can we afford this?’: Patients shocked by $1000 after-hours medical feesFees as high as $1000 have been quoted for after-hours appointments.21 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandUp to 1000 rally against hospital downgrading health servicesObstetrics and gynaecology services at Whakatāne Hospital have been downgraded.19 Feb 12:21 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Not ideal': Overnight Napier health care in the balance as March 1 changes loomIt's just over a week before changes begin but Health NZ can't say what they'll be.19 Feb 12:10 AM
New ZealandHealth sector chaos, Hamas hostages to be released and speeding cameras are downThe NZ Health sector is believed to be in chaos after multiple high profile resignations. Hamas has been ordered to release more hostages and multiple speed cameras are down.Watch14 Feb 07:43 PM
