New ZealandNorthland lab scientist fails in suspension battleLei Yang took Te Whatu Ora Tai Tokerau to the Employment Relations Authority16 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘I have never seen an ED that busy’: Shane Reti's night ride with 19 ambulance crewsOver three months, National's health spokesman shadowed medics across the country.16 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExclusive: ‘Serious fire risk’ at hospital hostel that houses visiting doctorsUp to 50 visiting doctors and nurses could be sleeping in the building.14 Jul 11:20 PM
New ZealandInaccurate hospital figures: Review finds poor planning, data teams ‘overwhelmed’The review was triggered by inaccurate figures on emergency department waiting times.12 Jul 08:34 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHospital loses accreditation for its radiology departmentStaff shortages and ageing equipment sees radiation department stripped of accreditation.12 Jul 02:49 AM
New ZealandHospital ‘hot-bedding’: Patients moved from beds to chairs to free up spaceIt's one of several drastic measures being used by over-occupied hospitals.11 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandKaitāia Hospital health coach easing the anxiety of those seeking helpInnovative roles are being used to help both the healthcare system and patients cope.10 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandDunedin Hospital faces losing right to train junior cancer doctorsA report found cancer patients were harmed for years by long waitlists.10 Jul 12:30 AM
New ZealandDeadly dust: Photos reveal alarming conditions at Kiwi worksitesPhotos released for the first time show dangerous working conditions.07 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandHealth report sheds light: ‘Takes longer, costs more’Basic, costly mistakes made for years around budgets, schedules and design.05 Jul 10:22 PM
New Zealand81yo waited a year for surgery - it was cancelled as she sat in the waiting room'I’m in agony. I have the most horrific pain', she says.05 Jul 08:00 PM
New ZealandCataract surgery: Eye surgeons worry about meeting demandHospitals may struggle to cope with increased demand for cataract surgery.03 Jul 08:37 PM
New ZealandMental health: Patients told not to call 24/7 crisis hub at nightLeaked email reveals the extent of staffing shortages at a major Wellington service.03 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRural doctors under the pump“The issue has been there for a very long time."03 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandGovt approves funding for hospital business caseHawke's Bay is included in the regional hospital redevelopment programme.03 Jul 04:13 AM
New ZealandHospital redevelopment programme: Te Matau a MāuiTe Whatu Ora confirm Hawke's Bay is officially part of the Regional Hospital Redevelopment Programme. Video / Te Whatu Ora HBWatch03 Jul 03:34 AM
New Zealand‘Flames emerged from mouth’: Man’s airway catches fire mid-surgeryMemories of the man's burnt face still haunt his family.03 Jul 02:08 AM
New ZealandSecrets of the dying: Hospice nurses reveal patients' last wishesA patient who would only meet in a pub, a man whose wife said he was going to die at 3pm.01 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA&E crisis: Senior doctor's plea - ‘Everyone’s getting burnt out. We’re exhausted.’'If I didn’t think there were knock-on effects for patients, I wouldn't be talking.'30 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandExclusive: Nurses refused to treat two patients because of safety fearsExtremely rare stop-work orders highlight growing pressure on frontline hospital staff.30 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWorkers have unacceptably high exposures to carcinogens, study finds58 per cent of workers in NZ are exposed to at least one cancer-causing agent at work.30 Jun 12:12 AM
New ZealandDocs give Te Whatu Ora a fail mark for first yearA year since 20 district health boards were abolished, the prognosis is disappointing.29 Jun 07:09 PM
New ZealandConstruction inflation adds to hospital project cost blow-outsThe latest cost blowouts for hospital projects poised to triple in price to $150m.28 Jun 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionNeighbours v Southern Cross Healthcare: High Court decision on costsBusiness plans to expand its Brightside Hospital in the neighbourhood area.27 Jun 04:54 AM
New ZealandImportant milestone for health services in KāpitiKāpiti Day Hospital set to open.27 Jun 02:48 AM
PoliticsRevealed: The 'insulting' number of accepted claims for permanent surgical mesh injuriesOfficials are investigating pausing the use of surgical mesh for a common birth injury.26 Jun 05:28 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHalf of surgeons assessed for using surgical mesh did not meet minimum standardsIt comes as the Ministry of Health considers a pause on mesh implants for some operations.25 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandRugby on edge: Two promising players suffer critical injuries mid-gameBoth players were transported to Auckland Hospital in a critical condition.25 Jun 05:00 PM
TalanoaNew study on why Pacific patients are high users of EDsStudy debunks belief that Pacific people don't use primary healthcare before visiting ED.24 Jun 07:01 AM
New ZealandDisruptions as hospitals suffer 'significant' outagePeople would still receive urgent and emergency care, Te Whatu Ora assured.21 Jun 09:37 PM
New ZealandPerson rushed to Whangārei hospital in serious condition after alleged stabbingA person allegedly stabbed in the neck is in a critical condition.19 Jun 07:00 AM
New ZealandLockdown lifted at North Shore Hospital, police find man who allegedly made threatsPolice said no injuries were reported.19 Jun 05:44 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExplainer: Why Māori, Pacific are prioritised for surgeryPremium explainer: Why the controversial change has happened.19 Jun 02:25 AM
New ZealandWoman sent home from ED with chest pain died hours later of cardiac arrestHer family felt her death could have been avoided if due diligence had been carried out.19 Jun 02:00 AM
