PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe unsettling rise of eating disorders in NZ – is social media to blame?Rose has veneers to replace the damage to her teeth from vomiting.02 Aug 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Efficiency issues': Health NZ's bonus plan clashes with unionThe Government has proposed $32 million for staffing incentives over two years.02 Aug 04:27 AM
New ZealandStriking nurses protest outside Tauranga HospitalThe rain did not stop an estimated 200 NZNO members picketing outside the hospital. Video / NZ HeraldWatch30 Jul 02:35 AM
PremiumPoliticsHealth NZ considering sending cancer patients to Oz, citing gynaecologist shortage28 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumOpinionCecilia RobinsonCecilia Robinson: Pharmac must adopt smarter, more flexible funding approaches25 Jul 11:00 PM
PremiumAnalysisIsaac DavisonDemand for assisted dying on the rise – should we be worried?20 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMeasles spreads beyond Wairarapa, 6 locations of interest in Feilding The outbreak remains connected to an initial three cases.17 Jul 07:43 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLabour calls for free tests as Government struggles with cervical cancer eliminationHealth officials say there is no funding for free HPV self-tests for most people.16 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsHealth NZ hires thousands more nurses and hundreds more doctors – is it enough?The health workforce has grown by thousands in the last two years.13 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAuckland'Negligent': First mother-baby HIV cases diagnosed in NZ in 20 years Routine screening had effectively eliminated perinatal HIV cases – until now. 12 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandFourth measles case in Wairarapa linked to overseas travel clusterLocals are being urged to get immunised as another case is confirmed.11 Jul 04:28 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRobert Beaglehole: NZ is on the cusp of smokefree history – we should celebrateOPINION: Smoking rates in New Zealand have dropped to under 7% in six years.10 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandFresh school holiday measles scare as infected people visit supermarket, libraryAll three confirmed cases had recently travelled overseas.09 Jul 05:16 AM
New ZealandHealth NZ backs down on proposal to cut maternity and gynaecology bedsThe trial aimed to ease emergency department overcrowding by reallocating beds.08 Jul 05:50 AM
New Zealand'Remarkable' drugs: Benefits and drawbacks of Wegovy revealedSemaglutide drugs Ozempic and Wegovy are now available in New Zealand.06 Jul 04:12 AM
New ZealandNew virtual health service launches with fees up to $99 per visitPatients under 14 or Community Services Card holders are eligible for subsidies. 30 Jun 05:00 PM
AucklandToddler speared through mouth with metal straw after falling off bike The 16cm straw was removed by doctors six hours after the accident. 30 Jun 03:47 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
PremiumPremiumAnalysisIsaac DavisonEnding healthcare’s postcode lottery remains a distant dream - Isaac DavisonA new report shows why patients are waiting longer for hip, knee and joint surgeries. 26 Jun 06:00 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
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
Herald NOWGPs to get $175m funding increasePinnacles Health CEO, Justin Butcher on the $175 boost in funding the Government hopes will lead to faster care.Watch23 Jun 07:46 PM
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 ZealandMelatonin to be sold over counter at NZ pharmacies, 'magic mushroom' rules relaxedThe Government has also approved the use of psilosybin, known as magic mushrooms.18 Jun 02:12 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAn end to doctor fee hikes? What GPs say as funding wrangle endsGeneral practice representatives are in the final stages of negotiations with Health NZ. 17 Jun 11:05 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTreasury warns Health NZ cuts need to double; Minister disputes figuresThe figures hint at cuts of $1.2b this year; Health NZ needs $600 million in savings15 Jun 05:00 PM
Herald NOWNew report on euthanasia released three years after introduction of End of Life Choice ActMaxim Institute’s Maryanne Spurdle speaks about a new report showing inequities in palliative care and weaknesses in safeguards compromise decisions when it comes to euthanasia.Watch11 Jun 07:11 PM
Herald NOWHerald NOW canvasses sick day etiquetteHerald NOW canvasses sick day etiquette. Video / Herald NOWWatch10 Jun 07:05 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Confusing world for young men and womenOPINION: It's a confusing world for young men and women.08 Jun 05:00 PM
