Wyn Drabble: An unofficial guide to getting to your hospital appointment on time
OPINION: The first step is to phone the hospital and apologise for your upcoming lateness.
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Kiwi in ICU in Thai hospital after fatal Singapore Airlines turbulence
A British man died on the flight. There were 23 Kiwis onboard, two were hospitalised.
'It was very peaceful': Woman recalls near-death experience
'I'm sure there’s a greater plan for me,' says the nurse, who wasn't expected to live.
'Terrifying': Kiwi receives 31 stitches after flying from seat in Singapore Airlines turbulence
A British man died on the flight. There were 23 Kiwis onboard, two hospitalised.
Waikato rescue helicopter takes stock of April
Last month, the helicopter completed 48 missions.
Mount Maunganui incident: Man charged, another still in hospital
The incident happened about 1am on Saturday.
21yo diagnosed with terminal cancer eager to help others spot symptoms
Dominique McShain began experiencing overwhelming fatigue at the start of the year.
'Act of desperation': Transgender teen tried to cut off breast in self-mastectomy
High school student had waited years for publicly funded gender-affirming surgery.
Focus: Junior doctors strike
More than 2,000 doctors have walked off the job to fight for pay and work conditions. Video / NZHerald
'More than 50 patients': Junior doctor on sole duty the night elderly man died
'I do know I was frantically busy all night', the doctor tells HDC.
'Reducing by stealth': Patients months overdue to see medical specialists
A GP worries the initiative is 'reducing the waitlist by stealth'.
'Our angel': Mother of teenager killed in house fire pays tribute
'She always has been, and always will be, our angel. I was proud to be her mum.'
Knifeman kills two, injures 21 in hospital attack in China
Witness says doctors are among the 21 injured as police launch an investigation.
Northland nurses 'drowning' in work call for safer staffing levels
One Whangārei nurse says the mental health of her over-worked colleagues is a concern.
'It's really bad': Junior doctor coverage costs skyrocket
The cost of doctor workforce shortages has hit more than US$70 million a year.
Bowel cancer rates rise in under-50s, calls for lower screening age
Govt will lower the bowel cancer screening age to 55.
'He was limp': Mum and 11yo share story of 'terribly' scary asthma attack
'It’s pretty horrible seeing your child’s lips turning blue.'
‘Pretty dire’ situation for patients as junior doctors strike over pay cuts
One senior hospital doctor says the strike has brought huge ramifications for patients.
Pay cuts could understaff new radiation cancer facility, say striking doctors
GPs and specialty roles like radiology and oncology should not face cuts, strikers say.
Family lays complaint after 22-year-old dies suddenly in Middlemore Hospital
The family claimed Jaydyn Barnett was ready to go home but died suddenly after a fall.
‘My life denied’: The cost of cancer treatment delays - a special investigation
Big read: How one woman was caught in a scandal of overwhelmed cancer services.
Sweeping change considered by health watchdog
Decisions by the Health and Disability Commissioner cannot currently be appealed.
Doctors raise alarm over children’s ward delays
Demolition of the old ward had already been carried out.
Victim of freak bridge incident says council, contractor, haven't apologised
The wife of a man injured on a council bridge says their lives have been dreadful since.
'Ridiculous': Injured man gives up waiting for help after seven hours at hospital ED
By the time he was seen, he was nauseous, shaking and needed IV antibiotics.
‘I feel the bones grating’: Man left in agony as surgeries delayed
Bob Menzies has been waiting for a knee replacement for more than four years.
Te Whatu Ora confirms hospitals must save $105m by July
It says several districts have gone over budget in the past three months.
Hospitals asked to make more than $80m in savings by July
Hospitals told they must 'live within our means' and clamp down on staff costs.
Health shuttle fills up after word gets around
Maori and Pacific people live seven years fewer than those of European heritage.
Zippy EV ambulance tackles health of the planet, first in Hamilton and NZ
The electric ambulance can go from 0-100km/h in nine seconds.
Minister of Health Shane Reti officially opens Whangārei's new maternity suite and lab
The new extension is the beginni of creating a parent, tamariki and pēpi health hub.
Delight as Pharmac proposes to fund new cancer drug
Overall, more than 800 patients would benefit, Pharmac said.
Foreign doctors struggle with Kiwi culture
New Zealand's cultural integration model for GPs needs work, study finds.
Rising number of cancer screening samples binned because of transit delays
One family said they hand-delivered a sample to the post office and it still arrived late.