New ZealandGP payments seen as way for stretched hospitals to copeExtra payments to GPs could relieve strain on hospitals' emergency departments.22 Jun 12:37 AM
New Zealand'Health crisis': Healthcare workers flood Toni Street with messages about stretched systemWorkers are burnt out, working double shifts and moving to Australia for better pay.22 Jun 12:23 AM
LifestyleDo optimists really live longer? Here's what the research saysTurns out cultivating a positive mindset can lead to huge health benefits.22 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Ayesha Verrall, Ashley Bloomfield host Covid updateNew Covid-19 Response Minister Dr Ayesha Verrall said alongside Director-General of Health Dr Ashely Bloomfield that lockdowns and border closures would still be a last resort. Video / Mark MitchellWatch21 Jun 11:19 PM
WorldUK to offer vaccines to gay, bisexual men for monkeypoxMonkeypox has been working its way across the UK and US.21 Jun 09:24 PM
LifestyleWhy does everyone seem to have food intolerances these days?Dinner parties have become a complex operation. So what's behind increasing intolerances?21 Jun 09:08 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: David Seymour says restricting health workers during crisis is 'illogical'The party leader says unvaccinated workers should be allowed to returned to work.21 Jun 06:57 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Very infectious' gastro bug spreading throughout Bay of PlentyPrincipal says "particularly nasty" bug a factor in a rise in student and staff sickness.21 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOrgan Transplant: Demand for life-saving organs far outstrips supplyOrgan donation can only be consented to by a deceased's family, not your driver's licence.21 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandWellington hospital wrestles with staff absences, vacancies and high turnoverThe cardiac surgery waiting list is full, nurses are burnt out, some care has been paused.21 Jun 05:46 PM
New Zealand62 patients in a day: GP driven to tears as 'health system falling to bits'A North Shore doctor says he is waking up at 4am worried about his patients.21 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhanganui DHB boss appointed to new Health NZ roleHealth NZ's central region covers around 954,000 people.21 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: New study raises more worries over Māori vax estimatesHealth ministry data may have over-estimated Māori vaccination rates, new analysis finds.21 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland's 'tooth fairy' continues long wait for court hearingFive days of court time needed for Northland's "tooth fairy" case involving 20 witnesses21 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldWomen more likely to suffer from Long Covid - US studyLong Covid is likely to affect women far worse than men, a new study has shown.21 Jun 09:11 AM
New ZealandLaw passed to allow fourth dose of Pfizer vaccineAbout 850,000 of the country's most high-risk people will be eligible.21 Jun 06:04 AM
New Zealand'Giant heartbroken baby': Murder accused says he broke downAdrian Phillips banged his head against the wall to feel better after a serious accident.21 Jun 05:00 AM
LifestyleToni Street discovers doctor's despair after son's accidentRadio host and mum uncovers heartbreaking situation at Auckland medical centre.21 Jun 02:32 AM
LifestyleSeven easy ways to protect your joints long termLower the risk of 'wear and tear' arthritis in later life by adopting this expert strategy21 Jun 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Hurry up and kill me': Accused wanted to die during fireAdrian Phillips takes the stand in his trial for the murder of Bayden Williams.20 Jun 11:54 PM
New ZealandHospitals struggle: Hundreds wait for surgeries as non-urgent care pausedPlanned procedures cut back for two weeks due to staff absences and vacancies.20 Jun 05:39 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionConor English: 'Care for yourself like your car'OPINION: 'We're happy to pay for the person at the garage to look under the bonnet.'20 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Unprecedented stress, chaotic': Emergency departments overcrowdedAn emergency specialist says the situation is psychologically and physically exhausting.20 Jun 08:05 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: Is NZ about to see a winter 'twindemic'?Returning flu and a second wave fuelled by new subvariants spell double trouble for NZ.20 Jun 07:30 AM
New ZealandComputer glitch: Ministry accidentally tells thousands they have Covid-19About 6000 people were affected.20 Jun 06:07 AM
New ZealandOnly 54 per cent of DHB staff have had a flu jab, Ministry of Health figures showThe Ministry of Health has released figures on the number of staff who had the flu jab.20 Jun 03:57 AM
New ZealandPrefab building proposed for Hutt Hospital after quake risk discoveredThere are significant capacity constraints already in the public and private sectors.20 Jun 12:40 AM
OpinionA major new law aims to 'improve the health of all New Zealanders' – so why doesn't it include the basic human right to health?Understanding the right to health can lead to improved healthcare practices.19 Jun 11:03 PM
New ZealandPM: 'Very hard to read into' Labour's Tauranga byelection lossNational's Sam Uffindell beat Labour's Jan Tinetti by more than 6000 votes.19 Jun 09:26 PM
Entertainment'Not pleasant': Hilary Barry's Covid battle over after Seven Sharp absenceTVNZ presenter reveals fallout after having to skip hosting duties due to Covid.19 Jun 05:24 PM
New ZealandTeen paralysed by rare disorder loses ACC battlePoor medical advice from a nurse caused a 7-8 hour delay in getting treatment.19 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland daily case numbers drop below 1000 first time in 4 monthsMeanwhile hospitalisation and mortality rates tell another story.19 Jun 05:38 AM
RoyalsEnd of an Era: The Queen misses beloved event for first time in 70 yearsIt has come to pass that "extreme circumstances" have prevented her attendance.19 Jun 12:36 AM
LifestyleOpinion: Why getting a divorce can be good for your kidsExpert advice on navigating a separation to achieve the best outcome for children.18 Jun 06:00 PM