New Zealand'Leaving work in tears': Wairarapa Hospital short-staffed by 40 nursesOne experienced nurse said the demand in recent weeks had 'brought staff to their knees'.10 Aug 11:34 PM
LifestyleHow do you know when to start therapy?Knowing the right questions to ask yourself can help make the decision easier.09 Aug 05:10 AM
New ZealandHealth NZ backtracks on early free access to 'miracle' cancer drugEarly access to the drug could make a significant difference in some patients' survival.06 Aug 02:06 AM
New ZealandHealth NZ could 'go broke', says commissionerLester Levy has been tasked with solving the billion-dollar overspend in health.06 Aug 12:51 AM
New ZealandAll Blacks legend Sir John Kirwan launches Mitey for Waikato youthMental health becomes an 'ordinary but important' subject at school.05 Aug 02:50 AM
New ZealandHow the government's view of Health NZ did a 180º in five daysReti says Health NZ's financial situation became 'suddenly ... quite different' in days.04 Aug 02:52 AM
PremiumPremiumAged careRyman reviewing new residents' fixed weekly fees: 'Quite a financial drag''The fixed fee has hurt us. No one expected rates to go up 15% per annum."01 Aug 04:53 AM
New ZealandDonation-based travel to health appointmentsSt John service offers transport to and from health-related appointments in Whangārei.30 Jul 04:54 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The state of Health NZ is similar to the American TV series EROPINION: Health New Zealand is facing its toughest challenges.29 Jul 05:05 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Reti: 'Precarious position' - why sacking Health NZ board had to happenOPINION: I am taking these steps to secure a better future for health in NZ.28 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Distressing': More GP surgeries could close, warn doctorsFamily doctors warn more GP surgeries could close in the next year, as some run at a loss.27 Jul 03:59 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandIvan Pivac on why being blind is an advantage in acupunctureIvan Pivac lost his sight after an accident when he was 12, and went on to train in acupuncture in Hong Kong. He has worked from his practice below his Auckland home for 50 years.Watch26 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'The cock-up that is our health system': Former Health NZ chair points finger at ministryA commissioner has been appointed to replace the health authority's board.22 Jul 07:52 PM
PoliticsWatch: Govt sacks Health NZ board, replaces with commissionerLuxon has just returned to New Zealand after his first political visit to the US.22 Jul 04:51 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: IRD and when businesses go bust; disgruntled diner calls out restaurant portionsOPINION: 'Please hospo, give us a bit more to actually eat, especially vegetables.'21 Jul 05:00 PM
LifestyleContraception: The benefits and risks of being on the pillIs an oral contraceptive the right choice for you?21 Jul 03:14 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The escalating abuse of nitrous oxide is no laughing matterOPINION: Many young users seem unaware of the dangers posed by nitrous oxide.20 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandHospital staff 'already getting hurt' as cops pull back from mental health calloutsSome say the changes should have come sooner, while others say it will cause direct harm.20 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandPharmac director quits over Government’s Treaty directivePharmac Minister's office says Dr Anthony Jordan has resigned from board.19 Jul 01:59 AM
PoliticsMinister tells Pharmac to ditch Treaty of Waitangi considerationPatient advocacy groups are welcoming calls for them to be more involved.16 Jul 06:32 PM
New Zealand'Life-threatening': Hokianga residents petition changes to St John ambulance servicesHokianga residents are concerned about changes to the Rawene St John ambulance station.14 Jul 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTop health officials expressed outrage, considered quitting over Government's smokefree repealA health official said Government changes would be 'difficult to explain... to the kids'.10 Jul 05:14 AM
New ZealandUnderpaid, understaffed and under-appreciated: Why paramedics are flat-lining New ZealandParamedics describe New Zealand's 'dysfunctional' ambulance service.10 Jul 01:47 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandADHD: Rising wait times of up to a year for adult assessmentsA Herald survey found wait times of 6-12 months, and many doctors with closed books.09 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: National Party's board appointments of the two Bs is a wise choiceOPINION: Paula Bennett and Simon Bridges are a perfect fit.08 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandFocus: Heart drug funding pleaCardiologists are urging Pharmac to fund life-saving SGLT2 inhibitors for heart failure. Video / NZ HeraldWatch07 Jul 09:46 PM
New Zealand'Could have saved him': Mum's grief after losing unborn baby; fears for 'laid-back' maternity careLana calls for more routine screening, saying NZ's maternity care is too laid-back.06 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTalanoa'Nothing better': Top Waikato surgeon on his life-changing work in SamoaDr Askar Kukkady is still performing miracles, 20 years on.30 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Worst nightmare’: Mum’s disbelief after 16yo son died within days of flu symptomsAdored son and brother William Jones was fit and healthy before the sudden illness.30 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandMonths of pain for former hairdresser leads to colorectal cancer diagnosisA few years after losing her son to suicide, she noticed fatigue. Then came the diagnosis.27 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandGovernment cancer drugs promise could cost New ZealandThe Government has fulfilled its pre-election promise to fund new cancer drugs.25 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandMixed reaction from patients to cancer drugs promiseSpecific treatments for bowel, liver, kidney, lung and bladder cancer have been named.24 Jun 11:35 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHiring freeze: Doctor jobs unfilled as Health NZ cost-cutting bitesDoctors had job applications paused at the reference-checking stage, or delayed for weeks.24 Jun 12:17 AM
New ZealandShe lost one daughter. Surgery saved another. Now she fears for her youngestA mum shares her family's battle with some rare conditions.22 Jun 05:03 PM
