New ZealandWarning bells for hospitals as Covid cases grow - Health expertsWarnings about the ability of public hospitals to cope with Covid-19 are escalating.18 Nov 07:46 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandJabless and jobless: Unvaccinated nurse speaks outNurses and midwives among largest sector of healthcare workers stood down in Northland.18 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland doctor's confronting message - get vaxed or people will die unnecessarily'Covid is going to spread quite quickly through all of our communities up here ...'18 Nov 01:59 AM
New ZealandMosque terror: Backpack 'bomb', fears of a second gunman; police praised amid chaosShocking new details in US expert's report on March 15, 2019 response.16 Nov 09:21 PM
Opinion'It still haunts me': A vaccination plea from an ICU nurse in LondonAotearoa has a rare opportunity to avoid carnage for the unvaccinated.16 Nov 08:01 PM
New ZealandPatient on suicide watch not given recommended supervision due to understaffing, says nurseUnsafe staffing was a key factor that caused the nurse to resign after 20 years.15 Nov 04:00 PM
Travel'Europe is back at the epicenter of the pandemic,' says W.H.O officialInfections are again sweeping across Western Europe, despite high vaccination rates.14 Nov 08:21 PM
New ZealandNZ's dark Delta day: 175 new cases, protests and virus continues to spreadMayor slams "crass and stupid" protests, while new cases confirmed in Taranaki and Taupō.13 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand175 community Covid cases today, in Auckland, Waikato, Northland and TaupōThere are 93 people in hospital with Covid, nine of whom are in ICU or HDU.13 Nov 12:47 AM
New Zealand'I was in tears': Apology over inmate's 'horrific' medical exam after sexual assaultThe medical exam occurred after inmate was sexually violated by his cellmate.12 Nov 07:15 PM
New Zealand'More than 30 of my patients in body bags': NZ nurse's warning to unvaccinated"I understand people who can't see Covid, don't believe in it ... I've seen death."11 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland rest home patient with virus was only recently vaccinatedThe Edmonton Meadows Care Home dementia patient only received her first jab last month.09 Nov 07:16 PM
New ZealandHospital parking fee hike a 'kick in the guts' following pay increase, says Wellington nurseFrom January 1, the cost of staff daily parking will nearly double at Wellington Hospital.07 Nov 10:46 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAuckland Hospital couldn't use ICU beds because of short-staffingDocuments released to the Herald reveal how bad staffing issues were.07 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandNurses' union warns of severe staffing crunch if positive cases slipped through screeningDHBs are currently 'scrambling' to ensure staff do not need to be stood down.03 Nov 07:14 AM
New ZealandParents of vulnerable children fear impact of Covid-19Marigold's operation was cancelled because there was no room in Hutt Hospital's ICU.31 Oct 10:49 PM
New ZealandDHB Covid guidance scrapped following vaccination mandateDHBs were given a deadline of August 31 - but it appears that's been abandoned.31 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsNew Covid drug for Kiwis; Health Minister warns unvaxxed cases will delay, cut surgeriesAndrew Little says unvaccinated Covid patients will put pressure on hospitals.30 Oct 08:08 PM
New ZealandSix ICU beds, three for Covid: Gisborne Hospital prepares for surge in low vaxed areaHeart attack patients may be moved to make more room.28 Oct 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhen the 'storm' hits: Will our ICUs cope now Delta is free?Hospital documents reveal how ICUs planned to cope with a surge in cases.27 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDawn Picken: An insider's guide to the ICU for the vaccine hesitantICU a reality for more people amid Covid-19. You don't want to go there, says Dawn Picken.22 Oct 10:49 PM
New Zealand'Entering Red Zone': Inside a Covid ward and ICU"I do say a little prayer every day for everyone out there," nurse on forefront tells.22 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNats fears for Hawke's Bay ICU if outbreak were to occurFigures provided to Reti show HB's had NZ's highest ICU occupancy since outbreak started.22 Oct 01:20 AM
New ZealandNew Lynn supermarket terror attack victim still in hospitalSeveral people were stabbed - and their attacker shot dead by police - in the incident.20 Oct 11:27 PM
New Zealand51 new community cases, including 4 in Waikato; Wellsford household casesThe final count is also in for Super Saturday: 130,002 people got a vaccination across NZ.17 Oct 01:15 AM
New ZealandInjured man dies at Middlemore, police launch homicide investigationPolice believe the man may have been with others in Māngere before the incident.16 Oct 10:06 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: Little outlines plans for hospital and home care for sufferersLittle says currently, the number of people in ICU/HDU is roughly two-thirds of capacity.13 Oct 09:24 PM
New Zealand'Find just one': Doctor slams Govt's claim that there's more ICU bedsThe ICU doctor says the Minister's comments about an increase in ICU beds are "false".13 Oct 07:15 PM
PoliticsGovt to unveil how health system will cope with Covid surgeThe Government will unveil its plan for how the health system will cope with Covid-19.13 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew Covid case, exposure at hospital: 21 staff stood downThe patient was admitted to hospital on Friday - and tested positive yesterday.11 Oct 04:05 PM
New ZealandLive: D-Day as Auckland on 'knife-edge' - cases 'better today'; return to school under reviewCabinet will be today decide if there are any changes to Auckland's restrictions.10 Oct 07:58 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: Government to meet companies wanting antigen testingCoalition of 25 firms are pleading for clearance to import 370,000 rapid antigen devices.07 Oct 06:30 PM
New ZealandAuckland Hospital Covid case in neonatal ICU: expectant mothers transported off site, staff 'contingency plans'An infected person was at the hospital on Thursday, Friday and Saturday last week.06 Oct 06:22 AM
New Zealand'We want to help': Immigrant doctors denied work at 'understaffed' hospitals"We are fully qualified, are able to help and some of us can start as soon as tomorrow".05 Oct 04:00 PM
