New ZealandLive: 10,000 daily cases by March, Omicron peak in sight - expertThe Ministry of Health reported 1573 community cases yesterday.17 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandOutbreak of 12 Covid cases at Starship children's hospitalA father says his daughter caught Covid-19 from a nurse at the hospital.16 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDeparting GPs frustrated over dealings with Mahitahi HauoraTop slicing and poor leadership among chief concerns by Northland GPs leaving their PHO.11 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandDriveway tragedy: Family member steals from doctor trying to save 2yoDoctor was doing CPR on young boy when her phones and bank card were taken.04 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: What can NZ learn from Australia's Omicron wave?NZ hospitals should prepare for "worst-case" scenario of 1500 daily cases, experts say.03 Feb 10:50 PM
New ZealandNZ needs this migrant 'brain gain' - Why isn't system employing?ASMS has estimated almost 3,000 more GPs and 12,000 more nurses needed in NZ.03 Feb 07:10 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldOne day in the 'parallel universe' of a London ICUNew York Times: The hospital has treated 2000 Covid patients, of which a quarter died.03 Feb 02:25 AM
New ZealandTicking time bomb: Heart attack victim waits months for surgeryAs at January 24, 175 patients were on the wait list for heart surgery at Auckland City.29 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandScrapping MIQ for overseas arrivals would 'free up badly-needed resource': DHB reportMIQ rooms could be used to help people who can't isolate at home, the DHB report states.25 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: We need to declare a health workforce emergencyHealth official on staff shortage under Covid, impact on other surgery, staff retention.23 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandHealth workforce 'emergency': 1500 more hospital docs, 1400 GPs and 12,000 nurses neededEDs regularly operate at 120 per cent and doctors tell us they have never seen it so bad.23 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandCovid community cases remain low, as vaccines do their workSome new cases are of concern - including one in a large resthome, another an MIQ worker.15 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldAussie frontline workers expose horrific conditions amid Omicron outbreakThe heroes of 2020 are burnt out, with Covid-19 cases exploding across the country.15 Jan 09:02 AM
New ZealandG.A.Y night club latest location of interest linked to Delta outbreakAnyone who was at the nightclub during that time is urged to self-isolate and get tested.13 Jan 01:19 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandObese Kiwi teens with 'no other hope' get weight-loss opsMore than 130 Aucklanders aged under 30 have had bariatric surgery in the past five years.12 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPart of Dunedin's Queen Mary Maternity Centre closes due to lack of staffPart of a Dunedin maternity centre as closed temporarily due to staff shortages.09 Jan 04:14 AM
New ZealandDoctor's 'rant' about respecting the 'emergency' in ED visitsA Kiwi doctor took to Reddit to explain what not to do.08 Jan 01:30 AM
WorldVictoria records 51,356 cases and 9 deaths as restrictions come into play againVictoria has tallied another record day for coronavirus infections.07 Jan 11:50 PM
New Zealand'I feel blessed' - Auckland mum delivers one of NZ's first 2022 babiesIt's not yet official but Percí Matthews born 12.22am Jan 1 may be the first baby of 2022.01 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNearly 50 people hospitalised with Covid-19, with seven in ICUThe average age of current hospitalisations in Aotearoa is 55.26 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFirst stage of Dunedin Hospital build granted consentAn independent panel has approved a fast-tracked consent for stage 1 of the $1.47b build.25 Dec 12:15 AM
WorldCall in the troops: German Hospitals use military for Covid-19 responseMilitary nurses said despite vigorous training, treating Covid-19 has been arduous.20 Dec 06:55 PM
TravelCovid-19 threatens dreams of a 'normal' Christmas in the US, againIndoor events are being cancelled and mobile morgues ordered in a devastating deja-vu.19 Dec 07:17 PM
TravelSaved from scepticism: Eastern European anti-vaxers get the jabAs coronavirus infections surge, sceptics are seeing the light.16 Dec 07:02 PM
New Zealand36 hospitals to be upgraded in $644 million health boostIt is part of plans for operating the health system with Covid in the community.15 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMajor funding boost for ICU as country moves to traffic light systemAuckland mayor says it's fantastic that Aucklanders will be able to enjoy more freedom.02 Dec 06:10 PM
New Zealand'Not geared to deal with Covid': Hospitals anxious as Aucklanders set to flee cityDomestic tourism is expected to heat up and people will flock to tourist hotspots.01 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWaikato DHB cyberattack: Cancer hub out of action in chaotic aftermathThe contingency planning document shows Waikato Hospital was in chaos after the attack.01 Dec 04:38 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion | Why we have sewage in hospital wallsOPINION: Kathy Spencer identifies the culprit and puts her case for a solution.28 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandCovid-19 cases continue to plateau, but new, more infectious virus variant sparks concernMost new cases are still in Auckland, where another person has succumbed to the virus.27 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsNew documents revealed: Where the Govt fell short as Delta dawned in NZRoche report called for urgent action in testing, contact tracing, hospital prep, vaxing26 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'We don't know when they last washed them': Cotton masks banned at Wellington hospitalsProviding surgical masks to every visitors ensures consistency of protection.25 Nov 10:21 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInfluenza, RSV and Covid all expected next winter as borders reopenLeading epidemiologist concerned over return of influenza next year.25 Nov 04:00 PM
TravelEurope braces against 'dramatic' Covid-surgeAs a fourth wave of Covid-19 sweeps across Europe, severe restrictions follow.21 Nov 07:23 PM
