World|UpdatedGirl, 12, shot in head trying to save classmates in Canada attackMaya Gebala was shot in the head and neck while trying to block the library.12 Feb 07:19 PM
WorldOhio mother accused of injecting faeces into hospitalised baby's IV lineHospital staff alerted police after noticing bizarre behaviour on CCTV.12 Feb 07:00 AM
LifestyleNangs: What nitrous oxide does to your body and your brainWhat are the health impacts - and can they be reversed?11 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandFamily devastated after watchdog finds no one liable for dad’s death after pharmacy error10 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMāori man's bone tissue transplant performed without his consent, against his beliefs09 Feb 01:41 AM
World‘Either swallow or choke’: Woman undergoes surgery after accidentally swallowing utensil08 Feb 10:33 PM
New ZealandMental health patient who stabbed stranger while on escorted leave had history of violence08 Feb 06:39 PM
PremiumNew ZealandSand dune tragedy: Woman heard voice of lost partner during labour with his son07 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandStaffing row over Auckland's facility for criminals needing psychiatric care06 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandOne dead after boat capsizes in 'choppy and windy' water off popular Thames beachOne person in a serious condition was taken to hospital by ambulance.06 Feb 04:32 AM
AucklandHow did he get shot? Police investigate after wounded man turns up at hospitalThe man first alerted ambulance staff before police got involved. 05 Feb 12:20 AM
WorldLucy Letby ‘an example of why death penalty shouldn’t return’Ex-minister Jeremy Hunt says his 'gut feeling' is there is doubt in the UK nursing case.04 Feb 09:14 PM
LifestylePrincess of Wales reveals 'fear and exhaustion' of cancer battleShe reveals her diagnosis came after major abdominal surgery in January 2024.04 Feb 09:00 PM
WorldFrench hospital treats man with shell up his rectumThe device, nearly 20cm long, was described as a 'collectible' artillery shell.02 Feb 01:21 AM
New ZealandWoman harassed by confused male patient who touched her as she slept The man also watched her getting changed and made sexual comments. 02 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandHospitals IT failure follows start of new group to fix old systemsHealth NZ’s new Centre for Digital Modernisation has funding only to June.31 Jan 12:17 AM
New ZealandPerson airlifted in critical condition after crash shuts Central Otago highwayThe rural crash, which gave three others minor injuries, happened about 11.40am.30 Jan 12:54 AM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Awesome!' - PM Jim Bolger at SkyCity casino opening 30 years agoMonday marks casino's opening: late Dame Cath Tizard and Jim Bolger officiated that night.29 Jan 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Thought it would be fun': Teacher censured after flipping trailer carrying 15 studentsFour students were taken to hospital after the incident following a fundraising event.29 Jan 10:08 PM
New ZealandHealth chief blames ageing tech for 12-hour hospital IT meltdownThe outage reportedly caused 'chaos' in emergency departments.29 Jan 09:32 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
New Zealand'Potentially deadly consequences': Major 12-hour IT outage hits NZ hospitalsThe PSA says cuts to Health NZ digital teams left patients facing extra risk.28 Jan 11:47 PM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Not for sale' – $1b hospital, medical business Allevia HealthAn Allevia denial follows a possible Tāmaki Healthcare sale to Aussies for about $400m.28 Jan 11:42 PM
EntertainmentSandra Bullock's Blind Side co-star fighting for life after 'frightening' fallA fundraiser for the actor’s care has raised nearly $68,000 in recent days.28 Jan 12:36 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessChris Roberts on private hospitals and publicly funded patientsChris Roberts speaks up for private hospitals in NZ's two-tier healthcare debate.27 Jan 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Preventable heartbreak': Mother slams Health NZ after baby's death linked to 'list of errors'The mother said she did everything she could to raise concerns, but she was 'not heard'.27 Jan 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCecilia RobinsonCecilia Robinson: Fragile files, hidden gaps - Why paper health records are a bigger dangerPatient files have been stored in shipping containers and unsecured rooms.25 Jan 02:00 AM
New ZealandWhakatāne Hospital obstetric recruitment setback as senior doctor quitsHealth NZ says 24/7 obstetrics services are still on track to restart within months.25 Jan 12:25 AM
New ZealandLiving in limbo: Grieving families hit by years-long delays at health watchdogAlmost half the complaints still under investigation were filed more than three years ago.23 Jan 09:00 PM
World‘Stay inside’: Three shot dead, major police operation underway in New South WalesA fourth man is in hospital in a serious but stable condition.22 Jan 07:58 AM
New ZealandAnother IT outage impacts southern hospitals, staff left in the darkClinicians across the South Island were forced back to paper forms for hours.22 Jan 03:51 AM
BusinessPrivacy Commissioner announces inquiry into Manage My Health cybersecurity breachAbout 120,000 Manage My Health users may have had data accessed.21 Jan 07:05 AM
