New ZealandWhat will get cut under a National-Act-NZ First govt?National may need Act and NZ First's help to form a government.18 Oct 03:51 AM
New ZealandWhat gets axed under the National-led Government?Now that National looks set to govern, here's what they've promised to get rid of.16 Oct 05:42 PM
New Zealand'Stretched beyond their limits': How worried should we be about medical mishaps?When doctors make mistakes, the consequences can be grave.15 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandHealthcare in Bay of Islands closer to homeIt's been five years since stage one of the redevelopment opened. Now, stage two is done.11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandNurses won historic pay rise, but some still waiting for up to $23k to show upPayroll difficulties mean some nurses won't be paid before Christmas - or even later.10 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLong tail of asbestos: Carpenter diagnosed with cancer after work at Carrington HospitalRod Heywood says the asbestos risk would also be high at the Chateau and the St James.09 Oct 08:12 PM
Kahu'We can save lives': Survivor pushes for more breast cancer screeningStatistics show Māori are 35 per cent more likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer.08 Oct 11:02 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPolitical promises don't reflect real health issues - Jordan Tewhaiti-SmithOPINION: It’s time for a more thoughtful approach to healthcare.02 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Hipkins chips away away at late election openingOPINION: The Labour leader has shown fight in the latest debate but will it be enough?28 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandMums criticise lack of support during and after pregnancyKiwi mums say there's a lack of mental health support during pregnancy.26 Sep 01:39 AM
New ZealandHer smear tests were misread. She now has Stage 4 cancerPippa's slides were misread in 2017 and 2020, allowing cancer to develop undetected.22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWellington doctors told to stop referring women to hospital specialistsSpecialists and family doctors say this is becoming common practice.21 Sep 10:21 PM
New ZealandEmployment Relations Authority asked to step in over senior doctor pay disputeTe Whatu Ora said its teams were still determining the impact of the strike.20 Sep 04:04 AM
New ZealandSenior doctors and dentists to strike again next monthMembers voted 'overwhelmingly' for two further strikes in October.15 Sep 02:07 AM
New ZealandFears, frustrations and critical risks at Hawke's Bay HospitalDoctors grapple with mistrust over information entered into the hospital's IT systems.13 Sep 12:48 AM
New ZealandBiting issue: Rural Kiwis ‘resort to pliers’ over seeing dentistResidents are pulling out their own teeth due to appointment wait times and commutes.10 Sep 09:48 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Labour in most need of a change of fortuneAs polls show National in the driver's seat, its plans and approaches need more scrutiny.10 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandOnly just caught the flu this season? This might explain whyNZ's slow-burning season has dragged on longer and stronger than 2022, a virologist says.09 Sep 11:28 PM
New ZealandED assault crisis has doctors demanding 24/7 security: 'Worst we have ever seen'An influential group of emergency clinicians is urging politicians to act on the crisis.06 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Ready to fight': Community reeling after woman accused of faking illness diesSufferers of 'invisible' illness say enough is enough after death of “beacon”.05 Sep 04:11 AM
New ZealandFocus: Doctors on strikeThousands of doctors and dentists on strike across the country today, over what they call our sick healthcare system. Video / NZ HeraldWatch05 Sep 03:42 AM
New ZealandMore than 5000 senior doctors, dentists strike todayMore strikes are planned for the coming weeks.04 Sep 08:08 PM
New ZealandSenior doctors to strike on Tuesday after union rejects offerThe union disputes Te Whatu Ora's claim that its offer 'essentially' met its request.04 Sep 01:57 AM
New ZealandAuckland woman accused of faking her illness has diedStephanie Aston, who battled the health system for years, has died.03 Sep 11:31 PM
New ZealandMore than 5000 senior doctors, dentists to strike on TuesdayMore strikes are planned for the coming weeks.03 Sep 06:59 AM
New ZealandImages of man released after student nurse assaulted outside hospitalPolice want anyone who knows the man to come forward.29 Aug 11:35 PM
New ZealandAuckland hospital staff call security thousands of timesClinical staff and security guards plead with management for extra security.28 Aug 07:31 PM
New Zealand‘Frustrated and disheartened’: Dental surgeons unable to keep up with children’s waitlistAbout 4000 children are waiting for dental surgery at any one time.20 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandDoctor shortages force Oamaru Hospital to close ED at nightTe Whatu Ora was unable to provide coverage to prevent the closure.12 Aug 07:37 AM
New Zealand'Hopeless': Family loses injunction bid to keep father on life supportThe judge urged family to talk with hospital staff about when to turn the machine off.10 Aug 06:19 AM
PoliticsAct's David Seymour jokes TV journalist was 'blazed' during 'tense' interviewThe party leader and the journalist had a robust debate about health inequity.08 Aug 05:07 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSir Ian Taylor: Chest pains, a hospital visit, and reflections on modern-day NZOPINION: No one is offering anything that looks remotely like a vision for health.07 Aug 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Unable to walk': The spike in severe injuries linked to nitrous oxide abuseSix cases have been referred to the neurology department, compared to none last year.23 Jul 04:53 AM
Kahu'Bible of cancer': Care for Māori focus of new studyThe research aims to provide an evidence base for planning and directing resources.19 Jul 07:23 AM
