PremiumPremiumPropertyBig revaluations spur Metlifecare to 25% net profit riseDespite housing downturn, company sales remain strong: 332 new units, care suites built.28 Aug 10:39 PM
New ZealandLucky, lucky, lucky – NZ man gets three kidney transplants over 40 years John Kearns received his first transplant in 1987, thanks to his sister Liz.27 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandSeriously injured person rescued after falling down 30m abandoned coal mineThe injured person has been taken to Greymouth Hospital. 27 Aug 02:43 AM
New ZealandAlleged assaults at Tauranga Hospital investigatedPolice were called to reports of a man acting aggressively towards staff.26 Aug 11:46 PM
New Zealand $200k spent outsourcing scans and X-rays in Lakes, 1902 on waitlistThe union says it is 'impossible' to provide timely services as demand surges.26 Aug 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Heartbroken': Zebra foal, giraffe die at wildlife park in ChristchurchPost-mortem analysis revealed mis-mothering main reason the zebra died.26 Aug 06:36 AM
New ZealandEastPack, police probe van crash that injured kiwifruit RSE workersSix were hospitalised with moderate to serious injuries, with others also hurt.26 Aug 02:36 AM
New ZealandLake Alice survivor heads to court to challenge Govt’s compensation schemeMalcolm Richards is seeking to have the compensation scheme declared unlawful.25 Aug 12:44 AM
New ZealandPatients face long wait times as thousands pay for private colonoscopiesNZ has 110 gastroenterologists, but many regions face shortages.24 Aug 09:01 PM
New ZealandMan was digging a hole when sand dune collapsed on top of him at MuriwaiA couple first on the scene said the man was fully buried in the collapsed dune. 23 Aug 11:30 PM
ChristchurchFrom one mother to another: The care packages charity that helps mums in hospitalsJoy Reid said the charity had helped support her through her own grief journey. 23 Aug 05:02 PM
New ZealandPerson critical after sand dune collapse at popular Auckland beachThey were airlifted to hospital in a critical condition.23 Aug 06:47 AM
New ZealandTwo dead, two critical after weekend of serious crashes across NZTwo people died in crashes in Northland and South Taranaki overnight.23 Aug 06:23 AM
New Zealand'Grateful to still be alive': Black Cap Blair Tickner and wife, Sarah, on cancer journey'I'm grateful to still move my body, I'm grateful for my family, friends and community.'22 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand ‘Verge of collapse’: Report finds Tairāwhiti among worst regions for heart diseaseHealth NZ is expanding cardiology access with digital services and visiting specialists.20 Aug 04:00 AM
WellingtonWellington Hospital birthing suite short-staffed 70% of timeHealth NZ says 'there's definitely light at the end of the tunnel' thanks to recruiting.19 Aug 12:33 AM
New ZealandElderly man died after suffering heart attack, bleeding during surgery he didn't consent toOne of his surgeons was inexperienced, the other didn't even work at the hospital.18 Aug 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyNew retirement village hospital, rest home to open at Clevedon villagePremium care suites are for sale at the new building from $295,000 to $580,000.18 Aug 01:00 AM
WorldPlane crashes on Sydney golf course, two men injured Debris from the plane was scattered across the course. 17 Aug 10:55 PM
New Zealand Man charged after housefire in Palmerston NorthPolice said a man they believed was holding a weapon has been taken into custody.17 Aug 06:46 AM
ChristchurchChristchurch woman fatally shot by police named A 47-year-old man remains in a critical but stable condition in hospital.15 Aug 03:25 AM
New ZealandRetired dairy farmer knits more than 1000 blankets for neonatal babiesMike Gilligan makes colourful baby blankets for Whangārei Hospital.14 Aug 11:00 PM
New ZealandTaranaki man calls for law change after near-fatal coward punchBouncer Taylor Watkins was sentenced to 12 months’ home detention over incident.14 Aug 09:28 PM
New Zealand'Cruel irony': Prison gets air conditioning while hospital down the road waits'The injustice is glaring,' says a Taradale resident.14 Aug 09:26 PM
New Zealand'Create chaos': Health NZ pans nurses' union over strike moveA planned two-hour strike was called off 45 minutes before it was scheduled to begin. 14 Aug 06:28 AM
New ZealandMental health wards in Waikato at 140% capacity, lacking community bedsA mental health nurse says some patients are sleeping on mattresses on the floor.14 Aug 05:24 AM
New Zealand$21m Tauranga Hospital urgent care upgrade completed after four yearsThe upgrade has increased intensive care and high dependency beds from 10 to 16.13 Aug 07:14 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNew NZ anti-vaccine book with 'misleading claims' sells 4000 copiesVoices for Freedom says it has sold 4000 copies of a new book about the Covid-19 response.13 Aug 06:49 AM
New ZealandTeen charged in fatal high-speed Kumeū crash Elliot New, 16, died in hospital on July 1 after the single-vehicle crash in late June.13 Aug 06:25 AM
New ZealandFitness to stand trial raised in case of woman accused of putting toddler in suitcase on busFamily members of the woman were in court to support her. 13 Aug 12:59 AM
New ZealandEight-hour suicide terror at mall - a father speaks at inquest for son's deathJordan Keil's dad, Mike, has spoken of his son's escape on the way to mental health care.12 Aug 10:00 PM
WellingtonMan shot outside home, run over by getaway carThe man is still in a critical condition nearly two weeks later.12 Aug 09:58 PM
New ZealandMum and newborn son die hours after leaving Auckland hospitalEmerald Tai and her baby died at home after leaving the hospital against advice.12 Aug 07:15 PM
ChristchurchWatch: MOH report reveals ‘significant failings’ after mental health patients kill two peopleHealth NZ vows changes to avoid "tragic events" of 2022 and 2024.12 Aug 12:48 AM
