New ZealandGPs say specialist shortages at Whanganui Hospital adding to strain"These shortages are having a tangible impact on patient care."16 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandCatheter unchanged for four months: Patient suffers life-threatening complicationsThe home care company, Nurse Maude, has been told to apologise and make changes.16 Sep 02:00 AM
New ZealandBrave Daisy Nicholl chats and plays despite missing a third of her skullThree-year-old Daisy Nicholl had the missing part of her skull replaced this week. Video / SuppliedWatch13 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKiwi parents of babies with heart defects interviewed in ground-breaking researchWhat's it like to discover your unborn baby has a major heart condition?13 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'He means the world to me': Auckland man fighting for life after contracting typhoid'We do not know when he will recover, and the doctors have not provided a time frame.'13 Sep 03:27 AM
New Zealand'Unfair and illegal': GPs lay complaint with Commerce CommissionDoctors say the deals they're forced to sign are bad for all New Zealanders.12 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: 'Can no longer bear to patch people up' - retiring doc's fix for failing health systemOPINION: The medical workforce is burned out, retiring early - and increasingly giving up.12 Sep 05:00 PM
PoliticsHealth Minister to reveal more about health targets amid fears of manipulationTargets for ED wait times have been gamed in the past.11 Sep 09:45 PM
New Zealand'You're home now': Family, friends farewell 22-year-old killed in Far NorthA woman has been charged with the murder of Arthur James Tahere.11 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandPatient dies in ED waiting room at Rotorua HospitalThe woman collapsed in the packed waiting room and could not be revived.09 Sep 07:10 PM
New ZealandCouncillor urges tight-knit Kaitāia community to give support after homicideA 29-year-old woman has been arrested and charged with murder.08 Sep 07:45 PM
New ZealandSeriously injured man dropped off at hospital dies, police investigatingThe man died shortly after being dropped off at Kaitāia Hospital, police say.08 Sep 04:00 AM
New ZealandHomicide investigation launched after man dropped off at Northland hospital diesThe man died shortly after being dropped off at Kaitāia Hospital, police say.08 Sep 03:29 AM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentNgāi Tahu takes minority stake in online GP service founded by Cecilia RobinsonThe iwi has become a minority shareholder of Tend Health, thanks to sharing a mutual goal.06 Sep 03:39 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKiwis importing hearing aids to avoid prohibitive local costsCarolyn Cooper warns that untreated hearing loss increases the risk of dementia.05 Sep 03:59 AM
New Zealand'Concept of family doctors in NZ is dead': GPs warn of primary care collapseDoctors liken Herald footage of people queuing for care as 'Third World'.03 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandPerson airlifted to hospital after falling from Auckland cliffAmbulance crews said the patient suffered critical injuries.03 Sep 06:49 AM
New ZealandCommunity in shock as Waiheke's only after-hours medical clinic shuts downLocals have been blindsided by the closure, with no clear explanation provided.02 Sep 06:37 PM
New ZealandWoman died in hospital because cardiac alarm volume was turned downIt took staff several minutes to notice the woman's monitor alarm had been activated.02 Sep 06:42 AM
New ZealandHealth crisis: GPs set to increase patient feesGP clinics have raised fees to meet demand and it's putting pressure on those in need.01 Sep 11:24 PM
New ZealandWaikato Hospital patient waits more than a month for triple bypassNZ's health crisis has patients in for long wait for life-saving surgery.01 Sep 10:03 PM
New Zealand'Makes no sense': Health Minister queries hospital after toast taken off the menu for new mumsThe minister wants the decision reconsidered saying toast is an 'easy comfort food'.01 Sep 08:32 PM
New ZealandDoctors’ wait times and coffee costs | Focus Morning Bulletin September 2, 2024In today’s headlines, desperate Ōtara patients queue in the cold for hours, housing market heats up and coffee costs spark debate.Watch01 Sep 07:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRevealed: Why elective surgeries are cancelled at late noticeHealth Minister Shane Reti asked top-level officials to provide a briefing on the issue.01 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAged careJLL retirement village study: population up, companies adjust growthMost older people do not live in such villages, even with 53,000 people there now.01 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Heartbreaking': Patients queue in cold from 6am to see doctorPatients said they sometimes waited five hours to see a doctor.01 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandDoctors in region with the highest senior medical officer vacancy rate call for helpUnder-pressure staff say current situation is the result of years of under-investment.30 Aug 08:19 AM
New Zealand'Blow their heads off': Black Power member shot at rival in ED carpark, shut down hospitalThe shooting followed several altercations between the groups at a motel nearby.30 Aug 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Big community effort': Symbolic 640km rowing journey raises money for neonatal care'It’s about making it more welcoming for everybody.'29 Aug 08:56 PM
New Zealand'Scary': Hospital operating shifts without doctors faces strike actionDargaville Hospital nurses stopped work for an hour to protest against a lack of doctors.29 Aug 05:30 AM
New ZealandGisborne GPs overwhelmed: Only telehealth available after hoursThree Rivers Medical warns of 'significant risk' to patient care due to shortages.28 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: Why medical training needs radical reformOPINION: Radical reform of doctor training, recruitment, remuneration is necessary.28 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandWaikato Hospital wait times soar to 'distressing' levelsOne woman had suspected internal bleeding and still was not seen by a doctor.27 Aug 10:32 PM
OpinionHealth NZ Commissioner: We are getting more health funding – now to ensure more valueOPINION: My focus is on making sure we get the best value for patients.25 Aug 05:00 PM
