New Zealand'Deeply distressing': Pupil airlifted to hospital with critical injuriesThe Ministry of Education's traumatic incident team is actively supporting the school.21 May 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Pretty damn lucky': Two off-duty lifeguards rescue drowning swimmer in Piha surfLamont and Sam Johns launched a rescue boat to save the 26-year-old.21 May 04:23 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHospital EDs are sending up to 25 patients a day to private care with vouchersSome patients said they had used the voucher system to get a free check-up. 21 May 02:26 AM
New Zealand'A privilege to get old': Why a 79yo retiree volunteers for St John'If I just sat at home in front of the TV, well, I wouldn’t see a soul.'21 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandThe Doctors Bayfair opens new 'purpose-built' medical practiceThe new space allows staff to better support the needs of the 'rapidly growing' community.21 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandMidwife security bolstered after ‘very violent attack’ on worker leaving shiftA Christchurch birthing unit staff member was attacked soon after finishing work. 20 May 09:54 PM
New Zealand'No talking' limit: Union raises concerns over workplace policyHealth NZ denied a 'no talking' policy, but issues remain unresolved.20 May 08:13 PM
New ZealandNZ Retail Growth, Hospital Voucher Crisis, and Trolley Troubles | NZ Herald News UpdateNZ retail demand surges, hospital EDs divert patients with costly vouchers, UK halts Israel trade talks, Christchurch debates dumped trolleys.Watch20 May 06:40 PM
EntertainmentTragic loss: TikTok star's son dies after pool accidentTrigg Kiser, 3, died after being pulled from a backyard pool.19 May 07:19 PM
New ZealandLuxon backtracks after 'unhelpful' claim of 100 Uber-driving doctorsHealth NZ is seeking interest from overseas doctors in an effort to boost GP numbers.19 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandA 59-year-old charged after bus crash injures five Auckland studentsCharge follows incident where a bus hit a tree in South Auckland.19 May 05:04 AM
New ZealandMidwife criticised after fatal oversight leaves mum alone in rural home without powerThe investigation took more than four years, adding to the family's distress.19 May 12:36 AM
New ZealandProposed urgent care services and Te Kura enrolments increase | NZ Herald News UpdateBudget to provide $164 million towards urgent care services and New Zealand correspondence school Te Kura continues to see enrolments rise. Video / NZ HeraldWatch18 May 07:28 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSurgeons protest ‘harsh’ assessment process, accuse advocates of intimidation A mesh harm advocate said she was stunned by the accusations. 17 May 05:00 PM
Kahu'My bones are cracking': Boy's trauma as bike crash sparks huntPolice are seeking information about the motorbike involved in the collision.17 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandHigh-risk cancer patients affected by halt on some colonoscopiesMidCentral has outsourced up to 200 colonoscopies to the private sector to clear backlog.14 May 08:30 PM
New Zealand'It'll haunt me forever': Killer driver's remorse weighed heavily before his death, say friendsThe crash on February 13 involved a car hitting a four-seater bike.14 May 06:34 AM
New ZealandPerson seriously injured after bull attack at Canterbury farmA rescue helicopter and several Hato Hone St John staff are attending the scene in Oxford.14 May 04:54 AM
PoliticsGreens promise $88b from new taxes spanning inheritance to private jetsThe Greens want a wealth tax, inheritance tax and some income tax increases.13 May 11:11 PM
New ZealandWatch: Idling ambulance stolen, taken for brazen 20-minute joyride Dashcam footage shows theft of ambulance awaiting patient transfer. 13 May 09:08 PM
New ZealandAmbulance stolen while waiting for patient transfer in TimaruAn ambulance was stolen and taken for a joyride in Timaru while medical staff were preparing a patient for transfer. Video / SuppliedWatch13 May 08:55 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyEpsom's ex-Mercy Hospital vastly expanded in $150m projectIt will be NZ's only private hospital with both intensive care and high-dependency units.13 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandAuckland supermarket, chemist latest locations of interest in measles caseHealth NZ advises checking immunisation status for those who visited the locations. 12 May 05:50 AM
New ZealandElderly woman underwent gallbladder surgery, despite not having oneDeputy Commissioner Cooper has criticised staff for not reviewing hard-copy notes.12 May 03:00 AM
New Zealand22 West Auckland supermarket staff exposed to shopper infected with measles, some sent homePeople in Woolworths Kelston, on ferries and at a carpark were potentially exposed.12 May 01:41 AM
New ZealandTeen killed in suspected homicide was student at Napier Boys’ High School The 15-year-old was found critically injured and died at the scene.12 May 01:02 AM
New Zealand'Politics is costing lives': Top cop's plea for life-saving cancer drugExperts say patients' lives are hinging on this month's Budget announcement.11 May 07:00 PM
New ZealandOne dead, three injured after ATV crash in rural WaikatoThe three injured patients were airlifted to Waikato Hospital.11 May 05:15 AM
New Zealand'Little miracle': Family's fight as rare lung cancer strikes 3yoParents Hayley and Tim are balancing hospital visits with caring for four other children.10 May 06:00 PM
WorldAlleged killer grandma appears in court after death of two grandsonsThe woman accused of murder was denied bail by an Australian court.10 May 06:20 AM
New ZealandThe search for Ruth and Justin: Family of Karori woman hit by car seeking pair who 'saved her life'Nain Singh was struck by a car while out for her nightly walk in the Wellington suburb. 10 May 02:30 AM
New ZealandCritically injured teen pulled from burning house by off-duty copThe teen was unaccounted for when firefighters arrived at the scene. 10 May 01:55 AM
Talanoa'You saved my life': Former patients pay tribute to heart surgeon after shock deathTop cardiothoracic surgeon Dr Parma Nand's death has shocked the community.10 May 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Doctor-less' hospital: Alarm raised after stroke patient assessed by telehealthSharon's husband was assessed via a digital consult with a US-based doctor after a stroke.09 May 05:00 PM
