New Zealand‘One in three will die from heart disease’: Heart specialists warn NZ’s progress is flat-liningOf the 10,000 deaths each year, a quarter were found to be avoidable.10 Nov 02:34 AM
New Zealand‘Resource constraints’: Huge gaps found in health reforms could undermine its success70 per cent foresaw risk with resources or with being ready to implement changes.09 Nov 11:25 PM
PoliticsThe multimillion-dollar health problem that could hurt the new Government’s plansA big pay parity problem will be a fiscal challenge for the incoming government.07 Nov 03:43 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow new gene editing tech can boost smart cancer drugsCan gene editing help unlock the power of ground-breaking immunotherapy cancer drugs?05 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandPatient needing urgent care waits 10 hours to be treated at Waikato EDThe couple’s experience comes after Waikato had one of its worst days ever in July.02 Nov 10:34 PM
New ZealandBreakthrough NZ cancer therapy shows promising results for killer diseaseA NZ-developed cancer therapy is safer than its overseas counterparts in early trials.02 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew measles case detected in Taranaki - 13th this yearA person who recently returned from abroad is a confirmed case, after recent outbreaks.02 Nov 04:51 AM
New Zealand'Improves safety and experience': Refurbished birthing unit opensInvestment brought the 'current birthing facilities in line with relevant standards'.01 Nov 11:10 PM
New ZealandSome waiting lists slashed, but waits for cancer treatment, mental health support, specialist appointments rising"We haven’t seen the improvements we would have liked to have seen," an executive said.31 Oct 11:41 PM
New ZealandNZ must prepare for Long Covid implications, researcher warnsA study shows Kiwis are going to work while unwell.31 Oct 11:24 PM
New Zealand‘Massive spike’ in Israeli doctors wanting to move to NZRecruitment agencies say doctors are prepared to take a pay cut to move somewhere safer.31 Oct 03:17 AM
PremiumPremiumHealthcareOpinion: Localism - the common thread in New Zealand's emerging coalitionOPINION: A solid foundation for the new Government.25 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand150 Auckland ED nurses issue warning of 'unsafe' conditionsTensions are growing at Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand because of chronic understaffing.23 Oct 04:00 PM
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
