New Zealand'Unacceptable': Man dies after hospital keeps him sitting in ED for hours, loses notes, fails to order scanThe doctor felt 'very overwhelmed' during an exceptionally busy night in ED.04 Nov 01:03 AM
OpinionOpinion: NZ needs to rethink multi-bed hospital roomsOPINION: One of the most fundamental human rights is 'security of person'.03 Nov 04:00 PM
CrimePolice investigation underway following a serious incident in Glen Eden.Police are investigating a serious incident that occurred last night on Brandon Road in Glen Eden. Video / NZ HeraldWatch03 Nov 03:04 PM
New ZealandMyeloma warrior woman: Hamiltonian's brave fight against incurable cancerThe 60yo showed no cancer signs until an unrelated netball injury landed her in hospital.01 Nov 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Love you for all the days': Young mum dies after cancer battle, leaving two kidsHer 8-year-old daughter farewelled her by saying, 'I will love you for all the days'.31 Oct 06:16 AM
New Zealand'Ruthless': Sam Neill condemns Govt over proposed Dunedin hospital cutsThe Hollywood actor has weighed into the Dunedin Hospital cutbacks saga.30 Oct 11:08 PM
New Zealand'Compelling' case to evolve Kāpiti Health Centre into a polyclinicA modern polyclinic would have 'numerous benefits'.30 Oct 10:23 PM
New ZealandPolice, cabbies attacked in brawl at hospital after minor crashWitnesses describe the attackers as being gang members.30 Oct 03:51 AM
New ZealandBurned-out cardiologist says health commissioner 'living in La La Land'“The whole system relies on people overworking.”29 Oct 11:30 PM
New Zealand'It's scary if you think you're going to die': Patient feels doctors have given upRobert Ewart wants high blood pressure control, after being hospitalised four times.29 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Mummy is not going to give up': Young mother faces final days after brain cancer diagnosis“She really wanted to fight for her kids”.28 Oct 07:11 AM
New Zealand'Depressing, unsafe': Doctor speaks out on dire state of Whangārei HospitalAn Northland emergency doctor says the health system is in a death spiral.25 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandTributes flow for 'incredibly valued' doctor after shock death in Auckland hospital he worked inThe doctor presented to the North Shore hospital as a patient.25 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandHospital without night doctors is safe, Health NZ saysDargaville Hospital a-okay, although high-risk patients taken to Whangārei Hospital.24 Oct 11:56 PM
OpinionOpinion: The forgotten cancer – lives at stake as we wait for Govt actionOPINION: More than 21,000 Kiwis are living with a blood cancer.24 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandKeeping Dargaville Hospital open '100% political decision', leaked email saysStaff say keeping the hospital "fully functioning" is a political, not clinical, decision.24 Oct 02:12 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRyan BridgeRyan Bridge: Hospital beds, not berths – don't sink Govt cash into Am Cup defenceOPINION: If we’re building infrastructure, let’s go for hospital beds over yacht berths.22 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'100% preventable': Man dies after hospital fall, more than 24-hour wait in EDKerry Mason's father Brian Brosnahan died after a 'huge fall' on a hospital ward.21 Oct 05:10 PM
New Zealand“100% preventable”: Daughter says father died after “huge fall” on hospital wardKerry Mason believes an overwhelmed health system contributed to her dad Brian Brosnahan’s death at Rotorua Hospital. Video / Mike Scott / Michael MorrahWatch21 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: How Google's tech can help prevent NZ's most common accidentsOPINION: Addressing fall risks early could save money – and lives – down the track.21 Oct 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Eight steps to a world-class health system in NZOPINION: There are many places in the country where medical care is inaccessible.20 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandChatGPT-like AI models can correctly forecast hospital flu surgesAI models similar to popular ChatGPT may help stretched hospitals manage bumper flu years.20 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Congrats – now bring the Cup home to defendOPINION: 'Massive numbers of spectators will spend lavishly in hotels and restaurants.'20 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Suspicious’: Fire destroys building on grounds of historic Queen Mary HospitalIt took firefighters four hours to put out the fire in the hot springs resort town.19 Oct 01:36 AM
New ZealandFears for knock-on effect of Health NZ proposal for hospital'We don’t want to see any dilution of services in Whanganui.'18 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandChristchurch Hospital fumes exposure: Affected staff nearly double initial reportsAt least 55 people have come forward reporting toxic fumes exposure.18 Oct 12:37 AM
New Zealand'Incredibly valued' senior doctor dies at own Auckland hospital, ED faces disruptionThe hospital considered diverting patients elsewhere after the death.17 Oct 12:21 AM
New ZealandCare of woman by Kaitaia Hospital and others inadequate, breached rightsThe type 2 diabetes sufferer underwent two amputations but died from bacterial infection.16 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan critically injured following an assault in Auckland CentralA man sustained critical injuries after being attacked by two individuals on Auckland's Queen Street this morning. Video / NZ HeraldWatch16 Oct 03:38 PM
New Zealand'Patients have the right to understand every word': Kiwis react to nurses' language banRange of views expressed over ban on migrant nurses speaking their own language at work.15 Oct 11:54 PM
New Zealand'They should talk only in English': Indian nurses told not to speak their languageA patient at Palmerston North Hospital had complained of being 'disrespected'.15 Oct 05:28 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: 'Textbook racism' - we cannot tolerate intolerance in our hospitalsOPINION: This is patronising, condescending ... an infringement on basic human rights.15 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'It's really nasty': Health officials bracing for whooping cough outbreakHealth officials are bracing for a whooping cough outbreak, with newborns most at risk.14 Oct 11:14 PM
New Zealand'Deeply concerned': Christchurch Hospital staff exposed to toxic fumes through A/COne staff member ended up in ICU while others suffered symptoms for months.14 Oct 09:19 PM
