PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: High praise for hospital staff; should Super be means-tested?OPINION: Super must be means-tested and strictly based on assessed need.27 Apr 05:00 PM
Politics'Every life matters': Covid inquiry urges last-minute public inputChairman Grant Illingworth urges sharing experiences to get a fuller pandemic picture.27 Apr 05:49 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: Pay the doctors what they're worthOPINION: One in eight senior doctor positions are currently vacant in New Zealand. 26 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsHealth NZ paid for Margie Apa to do governance course as she was leaving the roleThe Health NZ Te Whatu Ora chief executive announced her resignation in February.21 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Health system announcement may be piecemeal repairsOPINION: It sounds really good – until you look at the details. 20 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Nonsense' blood service being offered at string of clinics around New Zealand 'There is zero science to it,' says one health leader. 19 Apr 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: The case for acknowledging our emergency service volunteersVolunteers make up 80% of Fire and Emergency staff in New Zealand.18 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandDoctor and nurse strike could delay 4300 surgeries and appointmentsThe union said it was the first 24-hour strike in its 35-year history. 18 Apr 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWhy Director-General of Health was hand-picked, not traditionally hiredEx-Transport Secretary Audrey Sonerson was appointed to the role in April.17 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsED upgrades, more carparks : Inside the Govt’s new health infrastructure plan The Government says the 10-year plan is the first of its kind.16 Apr 01:24 AM
New ZealandSimeon Brown health infrastructure announcementSimeon Brown is set to make a health infrastructure announcement live from Auckland. Video / NZ HeraldWatch15 Apr 08:13 PM
New ZealandHealth NZ looking to avoid doctor's strike and heavy rain and winds inbound | NZ Herald News UpdateHealth NZ looking to avoid doctor's strike, heavy rain and wild winds in the North Island and signs of confidence returning to property market.Watch15 Apr 06:57 PM
New ZealandSenior doctors to go on strike for 24 hours on May 1 over pay rates, understaffing The union said it was the first 24-hour strike in its 35-year history. 15 Apr 04:59 AM
New Zealand'Extremely traumatic': Doctor's error with implant leads to unwanted pregnancyThe non-binary person thought they were protected but became pregnant while overseas.14 Apr 02:00 AM
Lifestyle'Shell-shocked': Woman's month-long wait for surgery after missed miscarriage'I could see how the system was held together with duct tape.'10 Apr 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPrabani Wood: Failing to get frontline healthcare right has a huge costEvery dollar invested in primary care saves around $13 on post-primary healthcare.09 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandPrimary healthcare spend flatlines and plans for another Auckland hospital | NZ Herald News UpdatePublic primary healthcare spending has flatlined and Health Minister Simeon Brown announces plans for a second South Auckland hospital. Video/ NZ HeraldWatch26 Mar 06:09 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: One specialist goes on leave and the health system cracks appearOPINION: Our health system, including children's palliative care, has been neglected.24 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘I am deeply sorry’: Man developed terminal cancer after experts missed signs for five years'Several different clinicians involved in [his] care failed to identify the abnormality.'24 Mar 02:24 AM
New ZealandFears for dying kids as the country’s only specialist takes extended leaveGeneral paediatricians were asked to fill the role but lacked training.23 Mar 06:04 PM
New ZealandEx-convict promoted ‘bogus’ blood detox, seen with patients in Auckland clinicA health expert described the treatments as 'quackery'. 22 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandBotched: Cancer patient still seeks answers after surgeon removes wrong lungIan Tollemache wants an explanation of how a surgery mistake happened.22 Mar 01:55 AM
New ZealandHeathrow Airport on fire, Western Springs Speedway revs up for a final lap | NZ Herald News UpdateHeathrow Airport is closed due to a fire breaking out. PM Luxon has touched back down on home soil after a productive trip to India. Western Springs Speedway closes its doors.Watch21 Mar 07:53 PM
New ZealandJason Gunn’s ‘arse on camera’: TV icon’s heartfelt message to supporters after colonoscopy'Soon I will go into the hospital. I will be heavily sedated. Wish me luck,' Gunn said. 21 Mar 12:49 AM
New ZealandLabrador Hogan at workHogan the labradoor at work in the lab at K9MD headquarters detecting ovarian cancer. Video / K9MDWatch10 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandPharmac’s relationship with patients critiqued during meetingsPharmac CEO Sarah Fitt resigned last month as two reviews were being completed. 09 Mar 10:50 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSurgeon who operates on NZ women with controversial syndrome charged with killing patientThe surgeon is considered a saviour by some NZ patients, who say he changed their lives. 07 Mar 04:00 PM
PoliticsSimeon Brown announces measures to boost nursing workforceHealth Minister Simeon Brown announces measures to boost our nursing workforce that will deliver immediate benefits to people seeking care. Video / Mark MitchellWatch04 Mar 09:10 PM
New ZealandMedical schools boosted by 25 places a yearMore graduates will also be trained in general practice clinics rather than hospitals. 04 Mar 12:09 AM
PoliticsSimeon Brown announcing measures to make it easier for kiwis to see a GPHealth Minister Simeon Brown announcing measures to make it easier for all kiwis to see a GP. Video / Mark MitchellWatch03 Mar 04:34 AM
New ZealandChristopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conferenceChristopher Luxon and Simeon Brown discuss access to GPs and access to healthcare.Watch03 Mar 03:26 AM
New ZealandZelenskyy's European meeting and more health workers leave for Australia | NZ Herald News UpdateVolodymyr Zelenskyy wraps up his meeting with European and Canadian leaders in London and more healthcare workers are lured to Australia. Video / NZ Herald, AFPWatch02 Mar 06:32 PM
New ZealandNurses, social workers working as receptionists as ‘back office’ public sector cuts biteGovernment assurances cuts would not affect the front line were false, the PSA said.02 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandHospital sends info about sex abuse victim in hiding from gang-linked offender to strangerThe woman went to hospital but her discharge papers were sent to a stranger by mistake.01 Mar 04:00 PM
