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
New ZealandCultural ratios key to efficient healthcare, say nurses"There’s nothing like your own looking after your own.'20 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsPharmac Minister won't guarantee National’s 13 cancer drugs will be fundedDavid Seymour's comments put him at odds with the Health Minister.19 Jun 04:47 AM
KahuYoung Māori cancer survivor interviews Michelle ObamaKya Hurihanganui Thornicroft was only 13 when she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer.16 Jun 03:19 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHealth Ministry staff fire back at pay freeze; changes to Suicide Prevention Office revealedA lump-sum payment is instead being delivered, based on staff performance.13 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'We have more work to do': Use of traditional Māori healing soars – ACCIn 2020, 472 people made claims for rongoā healing. In 2023, 6103 did.11 Jun 05:03 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Cancer patients don't have time to wait; why I marched down Queen StOPINION: 'The Government would be wise to stop prioritising potholes.'11 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Environmental protests won't pay the billsOPINION: 'If we mine the land, it will heal, just as it has in the past.'10 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve Maharey: Why the Government made its own problem with PharmacOPINION: The Pharmac model has done irreparable damage.09 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It's insane': Patient advocate criticises tax cuts as people fundraise for surgeries, cancer treatmentsBudget 2024 did not deliver the much-promised funding for 13 new cancer drugs.09 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialWhen Covid and the flu collide – is our healthcare system ready?OPINION: A double-whammy of illnesses may deliver New Zealand its sickest winter yet.08 Jun 05:00 PM
LifestyleKiwi mum's shock cancer diagnosis: 'Four tumours in my heart'This Christchurch mum relies on $5500-a-month drugs to stay alive.07 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Death sentence' living in NZ: Mum paying $180k for surgery in Germany'If we didn’t go ... within the next five years I’ll die.'07 Jun 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: PM's integrity on line over cancer drugs U-turnOPINION: 'Cancer patients need action now, not lame excuses.'04 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandCancer patients dubious Govt will deliver on promise to fund new drugsThe promise of 'soon' is 'not good enough for people who are dying', a patient says.04 Jun 06:20 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Cancer patients promised access to medicines shouldn't have to waitOPINION: Patients – and families, friends and carers – are unlikely to forget the slight.02 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Jack Tame v Nicola Willis in heated post-Budget debate on Q+AWillis was probed over why the Nats didn't campaign on how many families were worse off.02 Jun 01:10 AM
New ZealandBusiness case for Waikato medical school not expected until 2025Earlier this month, the uni began demolishing the old and vacant B Block for the school.31 May 03:00 AM
New ZealandWhanganui doctors strike for third time in a month'Junior doctors work 32 hours in a 48-hour period over the weekend.'30 May 12:28 AM
New ZealandTrainee doctor started medical procedure without anaesthetic: 'Most horrific pain'The woman screamed as she felt the electrically surging wire “cut through her cervix”.27 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandTe Whatu Ora Waikato breached patient's rights, led to late cancer diagnoses - reportAn X-ray found nodules in lungs, but the woman, GP were not told. She died months later.21 May 01:44 AM
New ZealandOpinion: Children living in poverty and at higher risk will bear the bruntOPINION: Ditching free flu vaccines will likely wipe out the recent gains in uptake.21 May 01:19 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCecilia Robinson: Time to ask a new question about primary careOPINION: Not every sniffle requires a visit to the doctor.13 May 10:17 PM
New ZealandACC taxi troubles force injured retiree to hobble, hitch-hike to appointmentMike Fletcher needed his stitches removed, but was left stranded.09 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCTE and head injures: Is it time for age restrictions in rugby?Head injuries and their sustained effect on sports players have been a hot topic.08 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandRevealed: The foods most recalled over safety concernsUndeclared allergens in food were the leading cause for safety recalls last year.04 May 10:35 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFamily lays complaint after 22-year-old dies suddenly in Middlemore HospitalThe family claimed Jaydyn Barnett was ready to go home but died suddenly after a fall.03 May 09:39 PM
New ZealandVictim of freak bridge incident says council, contractor, haven't apologisedThe wife of a man injured on a council bridge says their lives have been dreadful since.28 Apr 06:00 PM
PoliticsTargets proposed to shrink healthcare wait times to cost $723mLabour says the proposed cost signals the expense required to reduce treatment delays.28 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandHealth shuttle fills up after word gets aroundMaori and Pacific people live seven years fewer than those of European heritage.25 Apr 03:00 AM
