PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHealth watchdog taking years to investigate complaints - amid ‘significant pressure’Covid backlog, ancient IT system part of problem, but upgrade request for latter rejected.14 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandMinistry of Health confirms final job cut tallyThe Ministry of Health held an all-staff meeting on the plan this morning.13 Jun 04:03 AM
New Zealand'It was truly awful': Witness rushed to help child hit by vehicleThe incident happened just after 3pm on Tuesday.12 Jun 09:08 PM
New ZealandMan suffering heart attack told he had chest infection, 2hr wait for ambulanceA St John call operator told the man he had a chest infection.11 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandChild critically injured after being struck by vehicle in CanterburyThe child was transported to Christchurch Hospital in a critical condition.11 Jun 05:12 AM
New ZealandRescuer runs into Lake Taupō to save driver, then performs CPRAn arborist trained in CPR says he and others went into 'reactive mode' to save the man.10 Jun 11:15 PM
CrimeWoman dies from stage four cancer after DHB's systemic failuresThe post-menopausal woman had been bleeding on and off for five years.10 Jun 02:05 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Jump the queue': C-section private surgery quota at Auckland Hospital ongoing disputeThe proposed rules come after years of tension centred on high c-section rates.09 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandHomicide investigation launched after 10-month-old baby dies'We believe these injuries were not accidental.'09 Jun 08:27 AM
New Zealand‘Last option before they switch him to palliative care’: Brave little boy's three-year cancer fightFamily putting hope in CAR T-cell therapy, but need funds to get them to Melbourne.09 Jun 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAged careWho owns Smith & Caughey’s? What now for $120m fortune?Names behind one of New Zealand's oldest retail dynasties: what next for them?09 Jun 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialWhen Covid and the flu collide – is our healthcare system ready?OPINION: A double-whammy of illnesses may deliver New Zealand its sickest winter yet.08 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘I won’t be able to make it to Germany’: Young law student’s plea for surgery in NZNot everyone has the means to raise $180,000 to travel overseas for surgery, student says.08 Jun 05:07 AM
New ZealandBoy with chronic lung issues scales Tongariro Alpine CrossingPriests were called to Aiden's bedside. Now he wants to give back to those who helped him.07 Jun 08:56 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Outrageous’ difference in fees charged to cancer patients by private clinicsSome patients regularly travel long distances to access cheaper private care.07 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGP sounds alarm over hospital delays: ‘We don’t know what the real wait time is’Patients are told they'll be seen in six weeks, but wait months.04 Jun 11:46 PM
New ZealandWhanganui doctors strike for third time in a month'Junior doctors work 32 hours in a 48-hour period over the weekend.'30 May 12:28 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBlood service strike: urgent hospital surgeries postponed; surgeons to warn ‘no guarantee of blood transfusion’Patients told: "I cannot guarantee you will be able to receive a blood transfusion".29 May 02:01 AM
New ZealandCancer service ‘on the brink of collapse’There are huge risks if the short staffing is not addressed, a medical oncologist says.26 May 08:06 PM
New Zealand'Scared for my future': Amputee describes crash that took his legEd Dormon's first thought was about being able to continue his passion of caregiving.26 May 06:17 AM
New ZealandSingapore Airlines turbulence: Two Kiwis remain in Bangkok hospitalMFAT says it is "following up" with the injured.24 May 02:21 AM
New Zealand'Really hectic': Middlemore Hospital ED under strain with ambulance ramping, bed waitsThere were reports of long waits for a bed and patients in corridors.23 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFour Kiwis hospitalised in Thailand after fatal Singapore Airlines turbulenceA British man died on the flight. There were 23 Kiwis on board, four were hospitalised.23 May 07:14 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWyn Drabble: An unofficial guide to getting to your hospital appointment on timeOPINION: The first step is to phone the hospital and apologise for your upcoming lateness.22 May 11:52 PM
New ZealandKiwi in ICU in Thai hospital after fatal Singapore Airlines turbulenceA British man died on the flight. There were 23 Kiwis onboard, two were hospitalised.22 May 10:09 PM
New Zealand'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.22 May 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Terrifying': Kiwi receives 31 stitches after flying from seat in Singapore Airlines turbulenceA British man died on the flight. There were 23 Kiwis onboard, two hospitalised.22 May 04:17 AM
New ZealandWaikato rescue helicopter takes stock of AprilLast month, the helicopter completed 48 missions.20 May 04:55 AM
New ZealandMount Maunganui incident: Man charged, another still in hospitalThe incident happened about 1am on Saturday.18 May 11:59 PM
New Zealand21yo diagnosed with terminal cancer eager to help others spot symptomsDominique McShain began experiencing overwhelming fatigue at the start of the year.17 May 08:00 AM
New Zealand'Act of desperation': Transgender teen tried to cut off breast in self-mastectomyHigh school student had waited years for publicly funded gender-affirming surgery.16 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFocus: Junior doctors strikeMore than 2,000 doctors have walked off the job to fight for pay and work conditions. Video / NZHeraldWatch15 May 07:51 PM
New Zealand'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.13 May 10:38 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Reducing by stealth': Patients months overdue to see medical specialistsA GP worries the initiative is 'reducing the waitlist by stealth'.12 May 05:00 PM
