New Zealand'Deep impact': Middlemore Hospital announces changes after man's death in overcrowded EDTony Knott collapsed and died in the toilet at Middlemore Hospital's ED waiting room.14 Oct 04:42 AM
New ZealandWatch: Death in overcrowded ED waiting room – 'Dad fell through the cracks in a broken system'A coroner's report said the delays Tony Knott faced were 'relevant' to his death.13 Oct 04:00 PM
CrimeTeenager and woman seriously hurt in Ōtara incident overnightPolice are investigating after two people were taken to the hospital with serious and critical injuries following an incident on Wymondley Rd, Ōtara. Video / NZ HeraldWatch12 Oct 08:54 PM
New Zealand'Praying for a miracle': Radical step a family could take to keep their mum aliveMaureen King, 69, will soon run out of publicly funded treatment options.12 Oct 08:41 PM
New ZealandTeenager, woman taken to hospital with serious injuries after overnight Auckland incidentInvestigating police were examining a driveway at the scene following the incident.12 Oct 08:27 PM
New ZealandFather dies hours after being sent home by Westport hospitalWoman whose husband's death is being reviewed by Te Whatu Ora says she has heard nothing.12 Oct 05:02 AM
New ZealandDargaville Hospital again without a doctor most nights this weekThere are also 'a number of gaps' in the roster for the rest of the month - leaked memo.10 Oct 07:13 PM
OpinionOpinion: GPs shortage - new solutions needed for sustainable primary healthcareOPINION: For every $1 spent in primary care, $14 is saved down the line in hospitals.10 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandDunedin mayor hits the highway in ambulance to save new hospitalJules Radich is taking the Save Our Southern Hospital fight out on the road.09 Oct 08:50 PM
New ZealandSupport for parents of 'Angel Babies'Nothing can prepare expectant parents for the news that their baby has no heartbeat.08 Oct 07:46 PM
New ZealandInside Palmerston North's special room for bereaved familiesPalmerston North Hospital's special room aids bereaved parents with empathy and support.08 Oct 07:38 PM
New Zealand'Heartbreaking': Patient accommodation forced to turn away hundreds gets lifelineRānui House had to turn away 664 families last year because it was full.07 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandNurses union slams Health NZ response to alleged racism at North Shore HospitalPlea comes after patient request to avoid Asian ethnicity staff was initially given okay.05 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandNurse celebrates 50th anniversary at medical centreJean Chegwidden has worked as a nurse for more than 60 years.05 Oct 01:30 AM
New ZealandRacism fallout at North Shore Hospital after patient request to avoid Asian staff membersA patient request to avoid Asian staff was initially granted.04 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Can Bishop fix it? The politics of pulling the pinOPINION: Luxon won't care about a lack of political nous, he will care about delivery.04 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhy Four Square is finally apologising to Kiwi feminist after 55 yearsJoss Shawyer resisted forced adoption and supported other single mothers to do the same04 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandCoroner: Blood loss, drug reaction led to cancer patient's deathWaikato family shocked by coroner's findings; hospital acknowledges their loss.03 Oct 07:03 PM
KahuNew research shows Māori infants are at highest risk of contracting meningitisMeningitis Foundation chair knows the personal pain this deadly disease can inflict.02 Oct 06:59 PM
New ZealandDunedin Hospital scaleback: Nurses issue warning to GovernmentPeople will die if plans to scale back are carried out, the Nurses Organisation says.01 Oct 06:42 AM
New ZealandHealth Minister opens new Rotorua Hospital children's unitRotorua Hospital's children's unit has undergone refurbishment. Video / Laura SmithWatch01 Oct 12:35 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSir Ian Taylor: An open letter to the PM on Dunedin Hospital and the future of healthcareOPINION: Playing one region off against another is cheap politics.30 Sep 10:55 PM
New ZealandOpinion: Inside Dunedin’s historic hospital cuts protest with 35,000 angry southernersOPINION: The people were angry – and they say Saturday's scenes are just the start.30 Sep 07:05 PM
New ZealandKey documents about Dunedin Hospital build yet to be releasedLocals have questioned the Government's assertion the cost could blow out to $3 billion.30 Sep 03:31 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandClosure of Birthcare birthing suites ‘could increase pressure on public hospital services’ in AuckReaction to Birthcare in Parnell closing its birth suites from December 31.29 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice to refuse 'inappropriate' mental health calloutsPolice receive calls from hospitals for help they believe should not involve them.28 Sep 11:51 PM
New Zealand'I love him even more': Twin responds to brother's surfing injury“Everything we do now is about protecting Matt’s mana” while he undergoes treatment.28 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandMayor of Dunedin supports protesters 'fighting' hospital cutsDunedin Mayor Jules Radich said residents have the right to be outraged.28 Sep 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Bloody lied to': Fury in Dunedin as tens of thousands gather to 'fight' hospital cutsDunedin Mayor Jules Radich said residents have the right to be outraged.28 Sep 01:30 AM
PoliticsDunedin march against ‘broken promise’ as new hospital project faces massive cutsBroken promises and accusations of a government backtrack have fuelled a protest that is expected to draw thousands in defence of Dunedin’s new hospital project. Video / NZ HeraldWatch28 Sep 12:13 AM
New Zealand'Best friends and little devils': Twins share remarkable bond despite serious heart conditionThree-year-old twins Logan and Juno are always up to mischief, says mum.27 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstruction'Plant was too small' - pre-cast concrete manufacturer ups production 50%Father emigrated to New Zealand with $10 in his pocket then founded a growing business.25 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Waiting and in pain': Auckland man describes seven-hour ordeal in Middlemore A&EHe was met with a 15m-long queue upon arrival at the hospital.25 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financePrivate Auckland hospital doubles in size: New $3m robot, extra beds, surgical expansionThree new procedure rooms and space for 15 extra beds have opened.22 Sep 05:00 PM
