WorldJury retires to consider verdict in mushroom poisoning trialThe jury is now deliberating in Erin Patterson's trial. 30 Jun 03:42 AM
New ZealandDentist left piece of tooth in patient's gum, hospitalised another after piercing her cheekMore complaints have come to light about a struck-off dentist's work.30 Jun 03:33 AM
New ZealandOn The Up: Hawke’s Bay Cancer Society opens retreat for free therapy sessionsPatients can access up to six free one-hour sessions at the retreat.30 Jun 02:41 AM
New ZealandShe's moved 14 times since toxic flooding forced her out - now she has a place to call home'We can rest, heal, rebuild and dream again.'30 Jun 02:34 AM
WorldPolice discover 381 bodies in Mexico crematorium amid negligence claimsSome remains might have been there for up to two years.30 Jun 01:54 AM
WorldBritish doctor sells sick notes online for holidays, pet careAuthorities are investigating Asif Munaf's practices amid rising sick note concerns.29 Jun 10:25 PM
New ZealandHealth Ministry manager 'way too friendly' with alcohol lobbyAlcohol lobbyists gave input on FASD plans, with some submissions fully redacted.29 Jun 08:24 PM
World'It must be clear': Debate grows over France's new public smoking banViolators could face fines ranging from €135 to €700 for breaking the ban.29 Jun 03:17 AM
New ZealandElisabeth Nicholls not the first dementia patient rest homes have lost this yearMiles Vercoe's wife, Amy Vercoe, also went missing from an Auckland rest home in May.29 Jun 02:29 AM
New Zealand'Please don’t go for my face': Dog drags terrified great-grandmother off mobility scooter'The pain was out of this world. I’d rather give birth.'27 Jun 09:51 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'They’re not forgotten': The Kiwi surgeon helping severely disfigured soldiers in UkraineDr Mark Gittos will train a team of Ukrainian doctors in London this week. 27 Jun 06:00 PM
PoliticsMinister ditches agency's Māori name, forming new group instead of ‘Māori-only one’ She wants the group to represent more than just Māori.27 Jun 12:56 AM
New ZealandExplainer: Melatonin, ADHD meds and magic mushrooms - what are the changes?Melatonin will soon be available over the counter in New Zealand pharmacies.26 Jun 07:00 PM
New ZealandOne in 10 have disease that Te Pāti Māori MP battled - 400 are on wait list for transplantAmong Māori and Pasifika, the rate with the illness may be as high as one in five. 26 Jun 12:40 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Distorting the market': Virtual GP service could cut patient fees, sparks sector backlashThe 24/7 service is expected to launch next month, with five providers confirmed so far. 25 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'No water use': Faulty meters spark billing chaos for Watercare customersWatercare offered manual readings and payment options to affected customers.25 Jun 08:54 AM
New ZealandMP slams hospital discharge after homeless woman had to sleep in carNicola sought emergency housing but was told she was ineligible in Rotorua.25 Jun 01:40 AM
Herald NOWDigital-first health provider Tend becomes its own primary health organisationNational primary healthcare company Tend becomes its own primary health organisation, allowing for direct contracting with Health NZ.Watch24 Jun 07:23 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyMost of Ōrākei retirement village to be demolished, new $336m village to riseThe partnership means the retirement giant leases the Ōrākei site for 125 years.24 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandTears as private ambulance operators found guilty of forgery; altering documentsPrivate ambulance operators say they injected drugs into fruit as training exercises.24 Jun 04:42 AM
New ZealandCombined cleaner-security roles at Waikato hospitals raise safety fearsCost savings from the scheme fell short, saving $137,300 instead of $207,300.23 Jun 05:56 PM
LifestyleRecovering from surgery isn’t easy - exercising in the water can helpWarm water in therapeutic pools reduces swelling and eases joint pressure.23 Jun 08:19 AM
New ZealandWoman lay dead in flat for two days, care worker assumed she was sleepingMusic played as Ruth Finau lay dead in her small flat in South Auckland.23 Jun 02:00 AM
New ZealandNorthland retirement village residents rally for urgent law changesPublic consultation on the Retirement Villages Act review began in 2023.22 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumHealthcareACC scrutinised over slow payouts after landmark court rulingAdvocates say sexual abuse victims could be missing out.22 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyProperty manager fined $3500 for breaching healthy homes standardsQuinovic acknowledged the breaches and confirmed exemplary damages were paid.22 Jun 03:00 AM
KahuFamily of man who died after incident with police push for officer body camerasA petition for police body cameras has gained nearly 15,000 signatures.21 Jun 06:04 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: Grassroots organisations key to stopping the cycle of abuseA recent death highlights the tragic issue of young Māori being killed.21 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldAustralian sailor with genital herpes removes condom during sexHe admitted not disclosing his genital herpes to the victim.21 Jun 02:05 AM
New ZealandBrewing kindness: The volunteers bringing comfort one cuppa at a timeThe group once had 25 volunteers, but now there are only eight.20 Jun 06:00 PM
LifestyleStudy: Sleeping over 9 hours raises death risk by 34%Why eight hours a night is the sweet spot for sleep.20 Jun 12:57 AM
New ZealandOne 'critical' after assault in suburban Auckland, as police hunt suspectHato Hone St John sent an ambulance and two rapid response units to help.19 Jun 11:23 PM
New ZealandLeague player's preventable death prompts coroner's warning of 'run it straight' trendTere Livingstone died in 2023 after receiving two head knocks while playing league. 18 Jun 11:35 PM
WorldUS Supreme Court upholds ban on gender-affirming care for minorsTwo dozen Republican-led states have similar laws affecting transgender youth.18 Jun 09:02 PM
