New ZealandRural patients face 23% higher death rate, health leader warnsThe warning comes as Hauora Hokianga works to return to surplus after a $2.3m loss.08 May 06:24 PM
New Zealand‘Broken funding model’ and ‘anti-GP ideology’ causing GPs to leave jobs, doctor saysHe says New Zealand has 2000 fewer GPs than Australia and patients lose out.05 May 09:45 PM
New Zealand‘Circuit breaker’ youth crisis service launched after damning suicide inquest'Too many young people falling through the cracks' – Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey.05 May 09:45 PM
New Zealand'Traumatic memory': Call for change after deaf mother's fight for interpreter in son's emergency04 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandThird measles case confirmed in Wellington linked to Newtown restaurant visit 04 May 03:44 AM
PremiumNew ZealandRobotic-assisted surgery introduced in HB with machine at Royston Hospital02 May 06:00 PM
New Zealand'I went to help and was stabbed too': Father and son working in family dairy attacked with scissors over pie30 Apr 10:17 PM
New ZealandTwo injured in stabbing at suburban Hastings shops, one criticallyPolice take a person into custody after a callout to Kiwi St in Camberley about 3pm.30 Apr 04:17 AM
New ZealandPolice probe how salt ended up in baby formula at Dunedin HospitalTests confirmed the foreign substance in the formula was salt.30 Apr 12:41 AM
New ZealandMother of baby who suffered serious injuries desperate for answersPolice are speaking with family as they probe the baby's unexplained injuries.29 Apr 07:37 AM
New Zealand'Predatory offending': Woman charged after alleged hospital bedside theft spreePolice say hospital patients had belongings stolen while receiving treatment.28 Apr 12:03 AM
New ZealandRural health staff 'burning out' as Hokianga service posts $2.3m lossDespite cuts, Rawene Hospital and 10 clinics remain open with 24/7 after-hours care.27 Apr 06:07 PM
WorldTwo children die in New South Wales house fire hours before family was to move statesThe family of six were due to move to Queensland on the day of the fire.27 Apr 05:47 AM
New Zealand‘His heart is so big’: Miniature pony brings hope to hospital wardChildren who'd been long bedridden walked out of their rooms to meet the therapy pony.25 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandKayaker clinging to life rescued after two hours in dark harbour watersPolice located him a kilometre offshore after spotting his empty kayak.25 Apr 08:07 AM
New ZealandPeer support staff to join Hawke's Bay ED as part of nationwide $61.6m mental health rolloutHawke's Bay ED peer support will launch in mid-2026; recruitment is currently underway.24 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandHospitals to discharge patients earlier to ease winter ED pressure, unions concerned NZNO warns district nurses already face 'unsafe workloads' in the community.24 Apr 07:00 AM
CrimeMan arrested after child on bike hurt in hit-and-runPolice say a 43-year-old man was arrested after a search warrant in Tokoroa.24 Apr 06:06 AM
PremiumPremiumAuckland'So proud of her': Mum farewells 27yo Paige Suisted after cancer fightPaige Suisted, 27, died on Wednesday at Hospice Waikato with family beside her.23 Apr 05:00 PM
Auckland'So bloody proud': Councillor praises driver who intervened in Manurewa stabbingThe victim might be alive because 'somebody decided to give a damn', a councillor says.22 Apr 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAuckland'I know I'm going to die': Bucket lists, hard truths and a final message from Paige SuistedDiagnosed with stage four terminal brain cancer, Paige was just 26.18 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRadioactive seeds to treat prostate cancer: First Hawke's Bay patient back on motorbike in weeksNick Mardle said he felt 'privileged' to be paving a path for other Hawke's Bay men.15 Apr 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Overwhelming psychological distress‘: Experts' warning as 'magic mushroom season' beginsHarm reduction services are also cautioning Kiwis about mixing drugs in a potent cocktail.15 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhistleblower sparks investigation into Health New Zealand’s medical scanning servicesClinicians say board chair Lester Levy promised the inquiry report be public.15 Apr 12:57 AM
New ZealandNo GPs - the island that has no doctorsA survey of 78 locals found high costs and stress accessing mainland care.14 Apr 10:33 PM
New ZealandWhy Health NZ says flu jab stickers are fine but safe staffing ones are notNurses were told 'safe staffing' stickers were an infection risk on wards.14 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandMidwife faked colleague’s details for pain meds during 'perfect storm' of despairJaydeen Beaumont falsified six prescriptions over more than two years.14 Apr 08:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOperator of Northland's Rāwene Hospital seeks financial survival planThe trust swung from a $2.8m profit in 2023 to a $2.3m loss in 2025.13 Apr 08:20 PM
PoliticsGovernment to deliver 13,000 more cancer infusions by end of yearNew community cancer services will be available. 12 Apr 10:28 PM
New ZealandHer fight goes on: Fund backs families of kids with deadly lung diseaseThe new fund honours Esther-Jordan Muriwai who was 24 when she died of bronchiectasis.11 Apr 03:00 AM
