New Zealand'That's not a bonfire': One person in serious condition after house fireA neighbour was outside cleaning when she heard a 'loud bang'.07 Nov 12:22 AM
PremiumPremiumAged careRetirement giant fined $37k after widow complained of husband's dementia careFailure to make a sensory room available was the heart of the case, heard twice.06 Nov 10:28 PM
Kahu'A huge step backwards’: National to restore $5 prescription feesPaying for prescriptions will affect rural families most, say Māori pharmacists.06 Nov 06:46 PM
New ZealandFamily of 8-year-old with incurable brain cancer told to ‘prepare for the worst’About 25 children are diagnosed with brain cancer per year.05 Nov 10:29 PM
New ZealandHuman remains found in grounds of former psychiatric hospitalFemur bone and old patient tag found at the site of the former psychiatric hospital.02 Nov 11:22 PM
New ZealandPatient needing urgent care waits 10 hours to be treated at Waikato EDThe couple’s experience comes after Waikato had one of its worst days ever in July.02 Nov 10:34 PM
New ZealandSH1 crash: One dead, multiple injured after car and truck collide, four helicopters sentOne person was trapped in a light truck and another in a car.02 Nov 10:08 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionDowner profit halves, named as co-defendant in leaky building claimRevenue rises 26 per cent to $2.7 billion.01 Nov 07:43 PM
New ZealandSome waiting lists slashed, but waits for cancer treatment, mental health support, specialist appointments rising"We haven’t seen the improvements we would have liked to have seen," an executive said.31 Oct 11:41 PM
New Zealand'Vulnerable, frail, sick': Hospital worker stole $28k from dozens of patients' cardsThe man spent the money on clothing and gadgets for himself.31 Oct 06:00 AM
New Zealand‘Massive spike’ in Israeli doctors wanting to move to NZRecruitment agencies say doctors are prepared to take a pay cut to move somewhere safer.31 Oct 03:17 AM
New Zealand‘Missed opportunities': Woman died at home a week after ankle surgeryThe woman had a documented history of developing blood clots which staff missed.30 Oct 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHeart surgery delays: Where patients waited the longestThe alarming situation is revealed in figures obtained by the Herald under the OIA.28 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleTick-tick-pause: Ahead of another surgery, Kim Knight contemplates broken hearts and empty wombs"I imagine my uterus as a carelessly arranged spanakopita . . . "27 Oct 06:00 PM
CrimeTime for closure: Whānau of woman who died in mental health unit hope inquest will help othersWhānau concluded the inquest with moving waiata, haka and karakia.27 Oct 04:59 AM
New Zealand'She didn't deserve to die': Inquest into woman's suspected suicide at mental health unit beginsEsther Osborne told a nurse she wanted to die. Shortly after, she was found unresponsive.26 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandTararua man to walk 200km just months after near-fatal accident"If I hadn’t had my helmet on, I would have died there and then."24 Oct 09:53 PM
KahuWidow and family live with frustrations over hospital death of 'fit, health-conscious man'Coroner rules Koro Mullins' death a 'consequence of multiple failures'.23 Oct 06:25 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand150 Auckland ED nurses issue warning of 'unsafe' conditionsTensions are growing at Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand because of chronic understaffing.23 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandBrave Kiwi teen will have rare and complex brain surgery while fully awakeTumour sits on the speech and movement part of 15-year-old's brain.20 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWaikato surgeon given fellowship to study 'catastrophic' heart conditionCardiothoracic surgeon and researcher awarded Foundation100 fellowship.18 Oct 09:24 PM
KahuDame Tariana Turia: Māori health better off under NationalThe former politician is happy to see a change in government.18 Oct 05:54 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGPs looking after non-urgent referrals to ease Whanganui Hospital workload"They need to monitored to make sure no other serious issue happens.”18 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandAgonising wait for surgery: Hospitals operating on weekends in bid to reduce delaysA push to cut wait times has left theatres short some days and increased cancellations.17 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Humbled and honoured' New MPs ready to get to work for regionThere are lots of challenges ahead for the new MPs.15 Oct 05:01 AM
New ZealandBoy's health battle: 'It’s a huge journey, but it’s not impossible'Arky Loveridge was born without an immune system and is living with Charge Syndrome.13 Oct 11:10 PM
New ZealandDay the road gave way: Family’s fight for survival after quad bike plunges over bankA simple trip to Saturday-morning kids' football nearly cost Auckland family their lives.13 Oct 04:00 PM
KahuExperts plead with political parties to give Te Aka Whai Ora a chanceHealth experts call for National-Act rethink over Māori Health Authority.11 Oct 05:55 PM
New ZealandHealthcare in Bay of Islands closer to homeIt's been five years since stage one of the redevelopment opened. Now, stage two is done.11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandLake Alice tower back on the market as government offer rejectedThe couple who own the tower say they're gutted about the outcome.10 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandNurses won historic pay rise, but some still waiting for up to $23k to show upPayroll difficulties mean some nurses won't be paid before Christmas - or even later.10 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWorkers catch typhoid from samples at labs, exposed to fumesTe Whatu Ora Health NZ to check the safety of hospital labs nationwide.09 Oct 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLong tail of asbestos: Carpenter diagnosed with cancer after work at Carrington HospitalRod Heywood says the asbestos risk would also be high at the Chateau and the St James.09 Oct 08:12 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Not acceptable' - Dr Shane Reti’s 19 unauthorised ED visits caused political storm at Health NZEmails reveal depths of political storm after National MP's ambulance ride-alongs.08 Oct 04:00 PM
