New ZealandWhat you need to know about the cocktail of ‘nasty bugs’ hitting NZers right nowThe Herald asked a GP for advice on staying healthy and cough-free.30 Mar 06:00 AM
Crime'Quite scary' hands: Abuse trial hears child may have tampered with own feeding linesAn aunt told the High Court that the child was strong and could disconnect feeding lines.30 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandFlu jab can cut heart attack and stroke risk by a third, epidemiologist saysDr Michael Baker says flu illness stresses organs and makes blood clot more.29 Mar 05:46 AM
New Zealand'Significant concerns' raised about surgeon's competence after patient's death23 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandParliament report warns young people harmed by rough sex may be sexual assault victims15 Mar 03:41 AM
WellingtonNurse whose son survived cancer now cannot get paid sick leave for own cancer treatment06 Mar 05:00 AM
PremiumEditorialEditorial: Our mental health system is failing the young people who need it most01 Mar 04:00 PM
HealthcareWeight-loss drug boom and pet push drive Ebos revenue surge despite profit dip24 Feb 10:39 PM
Herald NOWCyber attack on health platform MedimapCyber security hack sees patients marked as dead, others renamed as Charlie Kirk. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch24 Feb 06:19 PM
New Zealand50-hour-old baby died while nurse was on break Despite efforts to revive the child, he couldn't be saved. 23 Feb 01:00 AM
Herald NOWAuckland entrepreneur Hannah McQueen to shake up healthcare with new companyThe Kiwi businesswoman has launched into her next bold venture to ease pressure on hospitals. Video / Ryan Bridge TodayWatch22 Feb 09:11 PM
Herald NOWPhysicians warn proposed regulations could put lives in dangerThe new proposal could allow physician assistants to perform complex tasks doctors are trained for. Video / Ryan Bridge TodayWatch22 Feb 06:49 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: A bridge toll would hurt those who can't afford it the mostOPINION: Why a toll would be a bridge too far.19 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsFewer roads, more hospitals: Government publishes sobering Infrastructure PlanThe Government was warned New Zealand can't build everything it wants.16 Feb 11:08 PM
Politics'Very underfunded': Dentists warn teen dental care model at breaking pointOne dental clinic has increased private prices to subsidise treatment for teens.16 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandVaping health risksVaping is often marketed as a safer alternative to smoking but its addictive nature and health risks tell a different story. Video / NZ HeraldWatch12 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland ambulance demand up as 111 calls hit more than 90 a dayFalls, chest pain and loneliness fuel record ambulance demand in Northland.11 Feb 04:00 PM
LifestyleHow to look after your heart healthNeurologist and heart health researcher Dr Siobhan Mitchell explains how women can look after their heart health. Video / NZ HeraldWatch09 Feb 06:00 PM
TalanoaDengue warning: Rising case numbers as Kiwis return from Pacific holidaysIn the Cook Islands, 500 cases of dengue have been reported since last May.03 Feb 03:00 AM
Herald NOW12-month prescription and diagnosing ADHD: What changes at the doctor mean for youDr Bryan Betty speaks with Ryan Bridge on changes in the medical field. Video / Ryan Bridge TodayWatch01 Feb 06:20 PM
New ZealandYear-long prescriptions start, but pharmacists warn of strainPatients on stable long-term medicines may now get one script for 12 months.31 Jan 09:53 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRhodes scholar donates kidney to aunt as dialysis care verges on 'breaking point'A shortage of dialysis chairs is 'verging on breaking point' for the NZ health system.30 Jan 04:00 PM
Herald NOWMajor Hospital disruptions: Health NZ investigating major IT outageFleur Fitzsimons and Darren Douglass join Ryan Bridge on Ryan Bridge Today on Herald Now to discuss. Video / Ryan Bridge TodayWatch29 Jan 07:56 PM
Herald NOWHealth NZ investigating major IT outage in upper North IslandHealth NZ is looking into the outage to determine what caused it. Video / Ryan Bridge TodayWatch29 Jan 07:48 PM
Herald NOWMajor hospital IT outage causes chaos in upper North IslandPSA National secretary reveals what happened and who was impacted. Video / Ryan Bridge TodayWatch29 Jan 07:41 PM
Travel newsTravellers being screened at major Asian airports after deadly virus detected in IndiaKiwis travelling through parts of Asia may find themselves facing Covid-style screening, Moana Mase reports. Video / Ryan Bridge TodayWatch29 Jan 06:41 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Friday, January 30, 2026NZ Herald Headlines | Friday, January 30, 2026. Increased employment thought to be the way forward as the government looks to combat modern slavery. The Mt Maunganui search resumesWatch29 Jan 05:57 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyRyman miscalculated staff holiday pay, makes $24m provision in accountsRetirement village company one of many that miscalculated holiday pay. 13 Jan 11:41 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleI was addicted to painkillers. Using medicinal cannabis has been a 'game-changer'Andrew Fleming, who is paraplegic, uses prescribed medicinal cannabis to manage pain.09 Jan 07:00 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning Headlines | Friday, January 2, 2025Morning Headlines | Fire rips through Swiss ski bar and Manage My Health hit by major cyber incident | Friday, January 2, 2025Watch01 Jan 07:04 PM
New ZealandHealthcare upgrade: $75m Anglesea expansion aims to transform surgery in WaikatoThe $75m project will add four theatres and 24 orthopaedic beds by 2027.24 Dec 05:00 AM
