PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Polkinghorne and health authorities' apology scriptOPINION: Can life now go on as before after the HDC says sorry?03 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandHealth workers worried about violence as police pull back on mental health call-outsHealth NZ's scrambling to bring in new ways to cope with people in mental health distress.02 Nov 09:23 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAuckland man sent another ACC client’s confidential details after horror flight plungeACC says it's 'deeply sorry' for sending messages intended for another client.31 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Compelling' case to evolve Kāpiti Health Centre into a polyclinicA modern polyclinic would have 'numerous benefits'.30 Oct 10:23 PM
Letters to the EditorLetters to the editor: Take health and education out of politicsOPINION: Herald readers share their views.28 Oct 11:28 PM
BusinessAuckland lost more than 10,000 jobs in a yearThe construction sector nationwide took a severe hit.28 Oct 11:25 PM
New ZealandHealthcare in NZ: Why do GPs charge different amounts?It could depend on where you live, and how much you earn.23 Oct 07:36 PM
LifestyleHow mould exposure poses a dangerous health riskMould exposure symptoms aren't obvious - they can mimic a cold or feeling tired.23 Oct 04:00 PM
LifestyleHay fever: How can you tell what you're allergic to?The exact timing of the symptoms depends on your exposure to an allergen.23 Oct 04:37 AM
New Zealand'100% preventable': Man dies after hospital fall, more than 24-hour wait in EDKerry Mason's father Brian Brosnahan died after a 'huge fall' on a hospital ward.21 Oct 05:10 PM
LifestyleAt 23, I faced infertility from chemo. I refused to freeze my eggsAs a young breast-cancer patient, she thought fertility treatments sounded horrendous.21 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandChatGPT-like AI models can correctly forecast hospital flu surgesAI models similar to popular ChatGPT may help stretched hospitals manage bumper flu years.20 Oct 04:00 PM
KahuLena Keenan's week on Mobile Surgery Unit fuels her passion for health careersThe Tairāwhiti rangatahi will take home the skills she learnt at the MSU.15 Oct 11:36 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: How Labour could win the next electionOPINION: Spending more on healthcare has not fixed the problems.15 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Panicking': Vulnerable elderly left waiting for meals, medicine amid motorway closure'I couldn’t actually work out a route that was going to work.'14 Oct 11:35 PM
New Zealand'Deeply concerned': Christchurch Hospital staff exposed to toxic fumes through A/COne staff member ended up in ICU while others suffered symptoms for months.14 Oct 09:19 PM
New Zealand'It's always been a problem': How her sibling's struggle inspired a new project'People don’t really understand that the power is taken away from that person.'14 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Deep impact': Middlemore Hospital announces changes after man's death in overcrowded EDTony Knott collapsed and died in the toilet at Middlemore Hospital's ED waiting room.14 Oct 04:42 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: The costly fiasco of GP funding, Samoa deserves Manawanui compoOPINION: 'General practice is struggling for funding and therefore for staff.'13 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Death in overcrowded ED waiting room – 'Dad fell through the cracks in a broken system'A coroner's report said the delays Tony Knott faced were 'relevant' to his death.13 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMy brother's kidney allowed me a full lifeFe’ofa’aki Helotu "Lotu" Kofe, 58, was just 19 when she was told her kidneys were failing. One of her brothers would prove to be a perfect donor match. Video / Alex BurtonWatch12 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: When smoke gets in your eyes – Time for Casey Costello to goOPINION: The minister has shown she is not acting in the best interests of public health.12 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFather dies hours after being sent home by Westport hospitalWoman whose husband's death is being reviewed by Te Whatu Ora says she has heard nothing.12 Oct 05:02 AM
OpinionOpinion: GPs shortage - new solutions needed for sustainable primary healthcareOPINION: For every $1 spent in primary care, $14 is saved down the line in hospitals.10 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsHealth NZ Commissioner overruled CEO on proposed reduction of nursesExcessive growth in employed nurses was one contributor to the budget blowout.09 Oct 10:13 PM
New ZealandHome carer claimed car had been sold – but was caught driving it after elderly woman diedHDC: 'Onus is on the support worker to behave in a professional manner.'07 Oct 01:20 AM
LifestyleBotox isn't just for wrinkles - so what else is it used for?Botulinum toxin was first used in the 1970s to cure a squint.03 Oct 11:23 PM
New ZealandDeaf teen pushes for change in access to disability funding17-year-old student Felix Shaw is leading the charge to get clearer guidance on funding for hearing aid batteries. Video / Alyse Wright / Ben DickensWatch02 Oct 11:57 PM
Mood of the BoardroomKiwiSaver, NZ Super Fund role grows in retirement savings debateThe NZ Super Fund hits $76b and KiwiSaver now has 3.25 million members.02 Oct 03:59 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSir Ian Taylor: An open letter to the PM on Dunedin Hospital and the future of healthcareOPINION: Playing one region off against another is cheap politics.30 Sep 10:55 PM
New ZealandClear link between ADHD and harmful drug use, new NZ report confirmsFailures in diagnosing and treating ADHD may be leading to significant drug harm in NZ.30 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandKey documents about Dunedin Hospital build yet to be releasedLocals have questioned the Government's assertion the cost could blow out to $3 billion.30 Sep 03:31 AM
New ZealandWoman who thought she was cancer-free now terminal after radiologist missed clues on scanThe error came to light when she questioned how her cancer could have spread so quickly.30 Sep 01:00 AM
New Zealand‘Need, not race’ directive unscientific and dangerous, researchers sayHealth professionals and scientists should reject the Government's directive, they said.26 Sep 05:00 PM
