New ZealandHospitals, GP clinics still busy with flu: Why has it hit NZ so hard this year?One of the biggest flu seasons in years likely to drag on well into spring, doctors say.25 Aug 07:00 AM
New ZealandSt John urges public to save ambulances for emergencies as workers begin strikeUnions warn of more strikes unless the Govt increases funding for ambulance services.24 Aug 12:22 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘We didn’t know if he was going to survive’: What’s behind the rise in dog attacks?An alarming rise in dog attacks has left experts and advocates searching for answers.23 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandHealth NZ can’t cut $1.4b without eating into front line, analysis showsResearchers say underfunding - not just mismanagement - is to blame for Health NZ's woes.22 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Less claustrophobic': Whanganui Hospital invests in new MRI machine“It’s a big investment for the hospital."20 Aug 09:46 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: How AI can revolutionise healthcare and ease pressure on doctorsOPINION: AI can transform how we diagnose, treat, and manage health conditions.20 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Extreme distress': Man trespassed from abortion clinic for the 15th timeA judge tells Paul Barnao having strongly held beliefs doesn't justify breaking the law.20 Aug 06:25 AM
New Zealand'Terrifying': Nurses working in hospital without doctors to protest with strikeThe one-hour strike shows nurses are unhappy treating patients without an on-site doctor.20 Aug 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Our EDs don’t turn people away, or close': Minister defends hospital emergency departmentThe minister defends Whangārei Hospital after it went into code black last Friday.19 Aug 12:22 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: The win for local communities in the battle over boozeOPINION: Locals should be the ones to decide on restricting alcohol sales.18 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandDown the drain: Millions spent to fix faulty hospital pipesAlmost $70m has been spent fixing hole-riddled pipes at Wellington Regional Hospital.17 Aug 06:03 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSpecial investigation: Apology after autistic mum's baby taken - but it's too late to get him backThe mother involved speaks to the Herald, in her first interview.16 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Never seen this before': Hospital ED hits 'Code Black'This afternoon, the Whangārei Hospital's ED was at 156% capacity.16 Aug 03:43 AM
New Zealand‘We are now at our limit’: Doctors speak out as new patients to be turned awayEmployed staff already work 40-60 hours a week plus additional shifts.15 Aug 09:10 PM
New ZealandPolice officers meet baby born in back of their squad carBaby Kahurangi gets cuddles and gifts from officers there for her birth.15 Aug 12:00 AM
New Zealand'We have to face some very strong medicine as an organisation' - Health NZ boss Lester LevyHealth NZ boss Dr Lester Levy says there is a "serious financial problem" in health.14 Aug 12:39 AM
New Zealand'Unaffordable': Hospital upgrades will cost billionsAccording to officials, many hospitals are reaching the end of their life cycles.13 Aug 10:58 PM
New ZealandTemporary closure ahead for Medlab at Whanganui HospitalThe closure will also affect visitors trying to access Whanganui Hospital's main entrance.13 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandTerminally ill Lake Alice survivors to receive $20,000 'rapid payments' from GovtThe cash will be available for patients from the Lake Alice Child and Adolescent Unit.13 Aug 06:54 AM
New ZealandGreenlea rescue heli wraps up 'busy' JulyThe crew carried out 38 missions across the Lakes and Central Plateau region.12 Aug 08:07 PM
New ZealandWhat is Influenza A?Auckland has had the most hospital admissions for influenza since 2015.11 Aug 08:16 PM
New Zealand'Leaving work in tears': Wairarapa Hospital short-staffed by 40 nursesOne experienced nurse said the demand in recent weeks had 'brought staff to their knees'.10 Aug 11:34 PM
New ZealandGunshot mystery as injured person arrives in hospitalPolice are trying to "piece together" what happened before person reached hospital.10 Aug 03:54 AM
New Zealand'No one listened to me': Mums share stories of birth trauma to help othersKiwi mums have shared their stories of birth trauma in a bid to raise awareness.09 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: NZ’s health crisis clear after 24 hours in a city hospitalOPINION: 'For the 24 hours I was in hospital, I was a 'wall hanging' in the ADU corridor.'05 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandChristchurch Hospital unit opens four years after being builtIt had been 'frustrating' to have the unit there but not be able to use it.05 Aug 08:36 AM
New Zealand‘I apologise to patients every day’: Northlanders suffer as health crisis takes holdPatients are being misdiagnosed, face hours of travel for treatment or can't see a GP.02 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandHospital doctors told to make beds, clean sinks'On one shift I made seven beds, answered a million phone calls and fixed the printer.'01 Aug 08:14 PM
PremiumPremiumAged careRyman reviewing new residents' fixed weekly fees: 'Quite a financial drag''The fixed fee has hurt us. No one expected rates to go up 15% per annum."01 Aug 04:53 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFormer Health NZ board members hit back at PM's attack on their credibilityMembers said they were "all over" Health NZ's financial problems - contrary to Govt claims31 Jul 03:09 AM
OpinionOpinion: A mum and new-born twins faced a health crisis - we're grateful for their world-class careOPINION: What we saw in 20 days was world-class care delivered almost without exception.31 Jul 02:00 AM
New ZealandAuckland cancer patient pays $45k just to have medication administeredAllowing unfunded drugs to be taken in public hospitals not on the agenda, Govt confirmed.30 Jul 10:23 PM
New ZealandDoctor shortage increases waits for cancer treatmentDoctor vacancies and a reduction in planned care over summer are chief culprits.28 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentWeinstein in prison hospital with Covid and double pneumoniaThe disgraced producer was transferred from jail as prosecutors push for an early retrial.26 Jul 10:38 PM
