New ZealandPatients waiting weeks as GPs tackle winter illnesses, Covid-19, staff shortagesOthers are asking people to wait weeks for an appointment.14 Jun 07:47 AM
New ZealandAlleged backpacker scam: GP claims to have personally paid for the healthcare of thousands of patientsAuthorities say she was actually claiming $420,00 for patients who weren't eligible.14 Jun 06:00 AM
KahuFears equity disaster on the horizon as threat of long Covid among Māori emergesMāori health experts already seeing impact on whānau health and their ability to work.14 Jun 12:50 AM
New ZealandAshley Bloomfield says 'encouraging' decrease in casesDirector-general of health Dr Ashley Bloomfield says there is an 'encouraging' decrease in cases. Video / Mark MitchellWatch13 Jun 11:28 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldThey were cigarette smokers. Then a stroke vanquished their addictionNew York Times: Brain injuries coincidentally relieved their nicotine cravings.13 Jun 09:17 PM
New ZealandYoung vapers: 'More nicotine than a pack-a-day'Schools seeking help for young people hooked on nicotine as numbers vaping increases.13 Jun 06:46 PM
New ZealandDoctors apologise after failing to detect cancer three timesThe woman went to the emergency room with bleeding three times in two and a half months.13 Jun 06:22 PM
WorldPfizer shot appears effective for children under 5Kid-sized doses of the Covid-19 vaccine could begin as soon as next week in the US.13 Jun 06:09 PM
WorldMonkeypox spreads across the UKThere are now 470 cases of monkeypox spread around the UK.13 Jun 06:02 PM
New Zealand'Morally repugnant': Doctor stripped of licence after sexually violating patientThe offending was labelled 'morally, ethically, and professionally repugnant'.13 Jun 05:32 PM
New ZealandAlleged backpacker scam: GP accused of signing up 2618 ineligible patients to take $420,000'We trusted the practitioners to decide whether patients were eligible for funding.'13 Jun 05:27 PM
New ZealandBaby suffers seizures, stroke after birth, DHB chastisedA baby was starved of oxygen during birth and suffered a stroke.13 Jun 05:00 AM
New ZealandDHB ordered to apologise over missed bowel cancerA patient was seen three times in three months in the ED but bowel cancer was not found.13 Jun 02:05 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldHow long does Covid immunity last? Will a second illness be worse? How can I prepare?New York Times: Some reinfection questions, answered.12 Jun 11:59 PM
New ZealandHow are you doing? Take our interactive wellbeing testIt's been a tough couple of years. Try our interactive to check how you're feeling.12 Jun 10:03 PM
New ZealandOscar Kightley: We need to talk about men's healthOscar Kightley never worried about his health. He tells the Herald why that's now changed.12 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhat's killing Kiwi men? Four grim figures that should worry usKiwi men live four years less than women - and one in four don't survive to retire. Why?12 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSarah Morley: We are whānau - bonded by bloodOPINION: Blood Service chief medical officer has heartening news about donor eligibility.12 Jun 05:00 PM
LifestyleThe effect mould has on your health - and how to tackle itA Sydney doctor has issued a warning - urgently clean or face huge health problems.12 Jun 02:31 AM
New ZealandMore than 350 people in hospital, 9 more deaths as NZ navigates 'steady plateau' of casesAs Omicron continues its steady march, how many new Covid-19 cases will be recorded today?12 Jun 12:30 AM
EntertainmentJustin Bieber's face paralysis just the startFans were shocked by Bieber's latest diagnosis, but his health issues don't end there.11 Jun 10:11 PM
Lifestyle'My 3-year-old swore, am I a bad parent?'It may give us good chuckle, but is it ever okay for kids to start dropping expletives?11 Jun 09:55 PM
New Zealand'I literally wouldn't be here if it wasn't for blood donations': Sisters' unique bondMany times Hannah has feared she might not see her sister again.11 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandEight Covid deaths and 5202 new community casesToday there are also 332 people are in hospital, four of them in intensive care.11 Jun 12:50 AM
Entertainment'Pretty serious': Justin Bieber reveals shock medical diagnosisThe pop star has had to cancel multiple shows because of the diagnosis.11 Jun 12:13 AM
LifestyleTrouble sleeping? Why separate beds might not be the answerPeople who sleep with a partner nod off faster, are less likely to have insomnia, fatigue.10 Jun 11:41 PM
OpinionNZ urgently needs a winter Covid action plan for schools – here's how to do itTHE CONVERSATION: An action plan for schools is urgently needed to protect children.10 Jun 08:20 PM
New Zealand'Utterly tragic': Newborn's death and why dialling 0800 was a factor - coronerCoroner says baby's death eight hours after birth "utterly tragic".10 Jun 05:30 PM
BusinessApproval for Covid test kits 'too late'US-based Lucira first approached the NZ Government about the Covid tests in 2020.10 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldCovid origins unclear but lab leak theory needs study, WHO saysWHO recommends a deeper probe into whether a lab accident may be to blame.10 Jun 01:47 AM
New ZealandCovid: 6297 new cases today, health staff warn of hospital pressureHealth staff warn surge of patients leading to increasing pressure on hospitals.10 Jun 01:30 AM
WorldVirus testing the new normal as China sticks to 'zero-Covid'Thousands of testing sites have popped up on sidewalks across Beijing.09 Jun 08:25 PM
New ZealandFocus Morning Bulletin: 10 June, 2022 All Black sidesteps Court appearance, how builders are working around the GIB shortage and the Government gets called out for spending too much in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch09 Jun 07:44 PM
New ZealandThe 'telegraphed punch' in the Ministry of Health's inflated vaccine numbersWho was hit hardest by the MOH's Covid data?09 Jun 05:00 PM
