New Zealand'Deeply distressing': Pupil airlifted to hospital with critical injuriesThe Ministry of Education's traumatic incident team is actively supporting the school.21 May 07:00 AM
SportTwo controversial 'run it straight' events cancelled after safety backlashThe Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board opposed the event, citing safety risks.21 May 03:19 AM
Entertainment'Deep sadness': Dai Henwood cancels shows amid ongoing cancer battleThe 'gutted' comedian says he 'thought things were going to be okay'.21 May 03:06 AM
OpinionThe Conversation: Less than a 5% increase in health amounts to standing stillOPINION: A 5% rise in New Zealand health funding may only sustain current service levels.21 May 03:00 AM
Sport'Run it straight' explained: The combat sport condemned by top doctors that's hit NZ 'Victory belongs to the one who dominates the collision.'21 May 02:47 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHospital EDs are sending up to 25 patients a day to private care with vouchersSome patients said they had used the voucher system to get a free check-up. 21 May 02:26 AM
CrimeJail for woman who stabbed cabbie six times after announcing she couldn't pay fareThe woman, who had been out of prison less than a month, victimised an Afghan refugee.21 May 02:20 AM
New ZealandThe Doctors Bayfair opens new 'purpose-built' medical practiceThe new space allows staff to better support the needs of the 'rapidly growing' community.21 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandMidwife security bolstered after ‘very violent attack’ on worker leaving shiftA Christchurch birthing unit staff member was attacked soon after finishing work. 20 May 09:54 PM
New Zealand'No talking' limit: Union raises concerns over workplace policyHealth NZ denied a 'no talking' policy, but issues remain unresolved.20 May 08:13 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMarama Davidson: Budget needs to fund communities, not corporate greedOPINION: The Green Budget proposes making healthcare and early education free.20 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'A bloody beating': Police find victim unsteady on his feet at scene of fatal attack Javon Aranui was rushed to hospital in an ambulance but died the next day.20 May 06:00 AM
WorldWorld's first human bladder transplant successfully performed in USSurgeons in Los Angeles performed the first human bladder transplant on May 4.20 May 03:31 AM
New ZealandEx-partner of double killer twice ruled insane alleges 'massive' failure by NZ health systemA review of his mental health care is currently in progress.19 May 06:43 PM
New ZealandLuxon backtracks after 'unhelpful' claim of 100 Uber-driving doctorsHealth NZ is seeking interest from overseas doctors in an effort to boost GP numbers.19 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsPolice response to family violence questioned: NGOs considering ‘stab vests’ for staffMinister Karen Chhour's advisory group is flagging serious risks of injury or death. 19 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandBus driver charged with manslaughter after bus stop attackThe 34-year-old bus driver has been stood down. 19 May 06:10 AM
New ZealandFatally injured man lived long enough to tell police he was 'jumped'Two people are on trial for Javon Aranui's murder in Hastings in 2023.19 May 06:00 AM
LifestyleJoe Biden's 'aggressive' prostate cancer diagnosis explainedJoe Biden was diagnosed with prostate cancer, which affects 1 in 10 Kiwi men.19 May 05:45 AM
New ZealandA 59-year-old charged after bus crash injures five Auckland studentsCharge follows incident where a bus hit a tree in South Auckland.19 May 05:04 AM
New ZealandThe end of an era: Hillier Centre closes after decades of community serviceThe closure has prompted several organisations to relocate. 19 May 02:26 AM
New ZealandMidwife criticised after fatal oversight leaves mum alone in rural home without powerThe investigation took more than four years, adding to the family's distress.19 May 12:36 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: We don’t need a new health service, we need to invest in the current oneOPINION: Primary care receives less than 6% of New Zealand's health budget.18 May 06:00 PM
KahuWatch: ‘Don’t want the black girl' - Māori nurse alleges racism from Middlemore Hospital patientsNurse says her moko kauae has attracted racism from some older patients at Middlemore.18 May 05:00 PM
SportEx-rugby league star heads controversial new 'run it straight' comp ahead of Auckland arrivalAt least two competitors were knocked unconscious during the inaugural event in Melbourne.18 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoSasha Borissenko: The great Kiwi workplace wipeoutOPINION: The Government is waging war on employment rights.18 May 03:00 AM
PoliticsLuxon announces $164m for new 24/7 urgent care servicesThe Prime Minister made the pre-Budget health announcement in Botany this afternoon.18 May 01:22 AM
Kahu'I'm a recidivist offender': Woman's journey from criminal to mentorAllen has 178 convictions and has devoted herself to helping Northland addicts recover16 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland measles case prompts HNZ to contact hundreds, urge vaccinationsHNZ confirmed 17 exposure events, mainly on Fullers360 ferry sailings.16 May 05:39 AM
New Zealand'Grossly dishonest': Blood lab medical technician loses registration for CV fraudShe falsely claimed to be a 'Doctor of Medicine' in her CV.16 May 05:28 AM
New ZealandHealth NZ confirms roles cut, despite ongoing legal challengeLegal action by PSA means some changes are currently on hold.16 May 04:15 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCancer test delayed for over a year — now his business is goneA test that should have been done in 45 days instead took more than 365.15 May 06:19 PM
CrimeThe 200m drive for smokes that led to a man's 7th drink-driving conviction'Alcohol is not for everyone, and perhaps it’s not for you,' says the judge at sentencing.15 May 01:00 AM
New Zealand'It's extreme': Water rates hike sparks anger in Hawke's BayMayor Walker says the rate hike is due to past underinvestment and growing regulations.14 May 11:11 PM
