New ZealandNorthland news in brief: Movie star turns 104; Driver Reviver returnsNews in brief from across Northland and the surrounds.05 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandFinal racecourse hearings: Anything other than green space 'a waste'The hearings have shown little support for a potential hospital at the reserve.05 Apr 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorThe Premium Debate: Thousands of nurses move to AustraliaOPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.04 Apr 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentBypass patient v Southern Cross: Court ruling on $105K claimHe was only in this country for a relatively short time and bought the policy.03 Apr 08:40 PM
CrimeWoman who left newborn in hospital waste bin didn't know she was pregnantThe woman pleaded guilty in November to concealing the dead body of a child.02 Apr 11:18 PM
New Zealand‘No point in giving up’: Top plastic surgeon, now a double amputee, keeps on workingDr Mellow is now working from a wheelchair.01 Apr 03:00 PM
New ZealandWoken up at 4am: Rest home complaints reveal staff shortages, residents left soiled“Staff shortages across the sector have impacted care outcomes."31 Mar 11:14 PM
New ZealandHospital staff to receive long-awaited unpaid backpayTe Whatu Ora said it now expected payments to current staff to begin in July.31 Mar 07:42 PM
New ZealandJust 3pc of $500m ‘drawn down’ to improve or build mental health facilitiesOnly $15m has been approved so far.28 Mar 01:00 AM
New Zealand'He'll never work again': Morphine overdose leads to brain injuryA throat cancer patient was pumped with so much morphine his brain was deprived of oxygen.27 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandIssues post-Posie Parker, cardiac surgery wait list deaths & damning pike river documents | Focus Morning Bulletin: 27 March, 2023 Why Posie Parker’s visits just one piece of a bigger picture, heart surgery patients caught in delays and how National plan to better support the Sallies in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald Watch26 Mar 04:39 PM
New ZealandExclusive: Heart surgery patients caught in delays, being sent to other hospitalsAn investigation is under way after a patient died while on the wait list.26 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAged careMega 422-unit retirement village faces opposition from AT, councilCouncil submissions cited 'significant concerns' about the plans, and potential flooding.21 Mar 04:35 AM
PremiumPremiumAged carePower List: The top NZ retirement village owner operatorsSix businesses own 47% of villages and 63% of units: we name the giants of the sector.16 Mar 04:45 AM
New ZealandGovernment denies interest in health public-private partnerships, despite references in documentsHealth Minister Ayesha Verrall says work is going into alternative financing arrangements.15 Mar 03:43 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'It's something we all fear could happen': Lawyer attacked in court lift speaks outFamily lawyer Brintyn Smith has described the long road to recovery that is ahead of him.14 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandConcerns meningitis vaccine running low, claims two student cases not linkedThe Meningitis Foundation is concerned about low vaccine supplies.09 Mar 09:25 PM
New Zealand50,000 teachers to strike, hospital wait times balloon & Labour Party in the lead | Focus Morning Bulletin: 10 March, 2023 Educators prepare for one of the country’s biggest ever strikes, new CCTV footage in search for missing doctor and new poll reveals what Kiwis think of our new Prime Minister in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald Watch09 Mar 04:48 PM
New ZealandTe Whatu Ora admits figures used by Health Minister are ‘not accurate’National and the nurses union claim official figures about ED wait times can't be real.09 Mar 01:52 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandStaff to be sent to Whangārei Hospital over winter months; army support still in the airStaff will be deployed across Northland hospital services depending on need.08 Mar 11:54 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorThe Premium Debate: Subscribers weigh in on hospital’s waiting listOPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.08 Mar 10:00 PM
New ZealandMeningococcal B vaccine now funded for 'life threatening' diseaseFour Northland children under the age of 5 contracted meningococcal B in July last year.08 Mar 06:55 PM
KahuIncrease in meningococcal cases prompts warning for students to be vigilantVaccine to be funded for 13-25 year-olds in close living situations.08 Mar 05:52 PM
New ZealandEDs under pressure: Beds in cafes, corridors as hospitals swampedHealth workers worry about what winter will bring.07 Mar 07:31 PM
New Zealand‘Very busy’ Dunedin Hospital postpones some planned careStaff vacancies and large numbers of sick people have forced hospital to postpone care.07 Mar 06:30 AM
New Zealand'Excruciatingly' painful: Teen still waiting for tumour removal - seven years laterThe 18-year-old is at risk of losing his job if it is not removed soon.05 Mar 05:20 PM
New Zealand'I can't do anything': Woman's painful wait for surgeryThe 67-year-old Katikati woman says the pain has made her feel “older than my years”.05 Mar 05:07 PM
LifestyleSydney mum forced to give birth in hospital car park: 'This can't be happening'The stunned father of the baby asked: 'Does this happen often?'04 Mar 11:48 PM
New ZealandMan dead after motorcycle crash in HamiltonMotorcycle hit a tree on Maeroa Rd last night, driver died in hospital early today.04 Mar 05:50 PM
CrimeOne seriously hurt in Dunedin stabbingA person has been taken to Dunedin Hospital with serious injuries.02 Mar 11:32 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMeet the ED doctor taking on David Seymour in EpsomED doctor and podcaster Nina Su is standing for TOP in Epsom.02 Mar 09:59 PM
New ZealandNurse who 'lost everything' in cyclone returns to work three days laterMaria Hollingshead thinks humour and humanity are getting her through losing her home.02 Mar 03:38 AM
New ZealandHow many did the cyclone injure? New data gives clearer picture of casualty countInjuries and hospitalisations from the cyclone have so far proved challenging to collate.02 Mar 01:27 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Hospital care truly appreciated in trying conditions for staffOur readers have their say.27 Feb 08:00 PM
