Pregnant women ‘crying and distressed’ as midwifery shortage intensifies
"I can’t sacrifice my own family for somebody else’s."
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One dead and multiple critical injuries after crash, roads closed
Several roads around the crash site - on Botany Rd, Golflands - have been closed.
Ambulances waiting longer to drop off patients to hospital
One paramedic tells of a more than two-hour wait before handing over a patient.
Covid-19 numbers: 14,371 new cases, 49 deaths in past week
The total number of deaths from the disease is now 2942.
Deputy PM's new Hawke's Bay Hospital quote creates confusion
The mixed messages continue about hospital development in Hawke's Bay.
Amputee who was sexually harassed at Hutt Hospital claims her call bell was disconnected
'He just kept coming in', Linda Worrall says.
Exclusive: Rise in maternity incidents at Auckland Hospital
Nearly half of the hospital's midwifery positions were vacant.
Three apples for dinner: Vegan hospital patient left 'hungry and frustrated'
'The sad sandwich had a single slice of tomato in it.'
Patients to be asked if they still need operations
Te Whatu Ora about to ask 30,000 patients waiting for operations if they still need them.
Preparations for rise in winter flu patients amp up
“We are aware that getting into timely general practice is a problem.”
Exhausted nurses fear making a fatal mistake, Employment Court hears
Health bosses say a planned one-hour strike by nurses on Wednesday is unlawful.
Newborn 'robbed of his basic rights' after inadequate maternity care leads to brain damage
Parents: Our baby has been robbed of achieving his true potential in life.
'Absolute competition': Australia warns of battle with NZ to attract doctors
New Zealand isn't the only country struggling to attract health staff.
'I do nothing else': Ukrainian trauma surgeon operates on soldiers all day long
'I don’t even remember the last time I extracted a bullet.'
Starship nurse struck off after risking children’s safety
The nurse also worked at Wellington Hospital.
Shane Reti: Government's Winter Plan a good idea, but falls short
Labour’s Winter Health Plan has serious shortcomings, writes Shane Reti.
'Severely distraught': Parents' grief after 1yo dies of meningococcal disease
Two dads have laid bare their grief after their son's three-day battle with the illness.
Mayor floats idea of private ownership to hasten Hawke’s Bay’s quest for new hospital
A public-private healthcare partnership could be an option, Sandra Hazlehurst says.
Napier to get permanent St John shuttle; volunteer drivers needed
The cyclone has only highlighted the struggle for those needing to get to Hastings.
'Trust your gut': Kiwi mum's instinct saves baby’s life
When their baby became ill, the helpless parents watched as experts flew into action.
Inland Revenue wants to liquidate aged care business
IRD’s three applications to be heard in the High Court at Hamilton on Monday, May 15.
'Its going to be a slog': Doctors concerned new health plans won't ease pressure
A new government plan will make very little difference to overcrowding and huge waits.
'Not doing enough': Dentist calls for Govt to prioritise dental health
Surgery wait times are affecting children's health, families and society.
C-section scrap: Private obstetricians fume at ‘inappropriate’ Auckland Hospital rules
Emails reveal predictions of a "community uprising" should the ban continue.
Pedestrian in serious condition after hit by car outside Auckland Hospital
A witness said they could see someone lying on the ground covered in blood.
Fake doctor: Middlemore Hospital moves to prevent it happening again
Yuvaraj Krishnan, 31, was jailed for tricking his way into a job as a doctor.
Fake Middlemore Hospital doctor jailed after treating dozens of patients
Yuvaraj Krishnan was driven by a bizarre compulsion to be a doctor.
'Unbelievably irresponsible': Assisted death doctors warned they may be publicly named
One health practioner said it would "paint targets" on doctors' and nurses' backs.
One person critical following motorcycle crash in Hawke’s Bay
The crash occurred on State Highway 2 this afternoon.
Special investigation: Why getting cataract surgery depends on where you live
Vision-saving surgery depends on your address - check how your region compares.
Send injured skipper your ‘yarns and prayers’
Family are hopeful he will be moved out of critical care within days.
Pair accused after gas station stabbing death are in hospital
Shayden Perkinson was killed after a "serious assault".