New Zealand'It looks horrible': Hospitals flooded with breathless babies battling RSV virusWellington Hospital has seen more than 20 babies due to the spread of a RSV virus.05 Jul 08:14 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe vaping battle: New inquiry delves into dangersOtago food scientists to investigate e-liquid flavour contents05 Jul 05:05 PM
New ZealandFocus: Laura Mallin lost her baby at 38 weeks, now she believes her DHB needs to be held accountable Laura Mallin was devastated to lose her baby in her 38th week of her pregnancy and feels DHB maternity services need to take accountability for her loss. Video / Mike ScottWatch03 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Busier than an airport terminal': Wellington Hospital regularly exceeding full capacityWellington Hospital's ED has been full for more than two thirds of each day since March.01 Jul 02:57 AM
New ZealandAround 100 children admitted to Wellington Hospital with respiratory illnesses this monthHealth boards are investigating increasing capacity at Wellington's three hospitals.30 Jun 04:11 AM
New ZealandWaikato DHB won't face fines over info leaked after cyber attackSome patient information was published on the dark web after the ransomware attack in May.30 Jun 12:58 AM
New ZealandWedding helicopter crash: Long recovery ahead for badly injured photographerWedding photographer badly injured in a horror helicopter crash moved to Auckland.29 Jun 04:32 AM
New ZealandWellington hospitals EDs swamped by patients, higher number of childrenWellington hospitals are experiencing high demand in their emergency departments.28 Jun 11:30 PM
Personal FinanceVital Healthcare plans $120m buy-up in Aus and NZProperties in Melbourne, Brisbane, on the Gold Coast and Auckland28 Jun 09:02 PM
New ZealandBabies with burning temperatures forced to wait on hospital floorExperts warn hospital visits for flu-like illnesses are skyrocketing like never before.25 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandLockdown harmed Kiwi kids – shocking new study findsAvoiding hospitals and reduced access to healthcare contributed to worse outcomes.23 Jun 09:44 PM
New Zealand'The kids were terrified': Former nurse aide recounts 'hideous' abuse at Lake AliceElectric shocks were given as punishment, but masqueraded as treatment.21 Jun 11:06 PM
New Zealand'Totally unaffordable': Auckland DHB patients pay $31m in car park feesHospital parking seen as a problem across the country, with poorer patients hit hardest.16 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew call to GPs: Cut antibiotic prescriptions by a thirdStudy finds big drop in antibiotic prescriptions last year didn't lead to hospital cases.13 Jun 05:28 AM
New ZealandNurse shortage leaves beds empty, operations cancelledMedical staff at Christchurch Hospital say the stretched workforce is at breaking point.10 Jun 07:07 PM
New ZealandNurses strike: 'I try to cry at home, I go to work afraid'For eight hours, 1400 Northland nurses stopped work to ask for a better deal.09 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Whole thing is just a mess': Waikato ED doctors, nurses at breaking pointEmergency department staff breaking down in tears almost every shift due to pressure.09 Jun 02:30 AM
New ZealandLive: 30,000 Nurses strike DHBs reduce services as staff walk outNon-urgent surgery and outpatient clinics cancelled as nurses walk off the job.08 Jun 06:45 PM
New ZealandNurses to go on strike: 'Offer from DHBs not addressing issues'Union organiser: Staff are at breaking point and constantly worried about patient safety.07 Jun 08:02 PM
PoliticsNurses 'overwhelmingly' reject DHB offer, confirm hospital strike actionAn eight-hour nurses' strike will go ahead on Wednesday, affecting all public hospitals.07 Jun 02:00 AM
WorldIndia Covid-19 appeal: 'In the past two months, at least 40 people died in our village'Health workers fear the problem will get worse as many villagers are scared of hospitals.01 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandPerson dies in hospital following Opiki crashTwo people were injured and transported to Palmerston North Hospital.31 May 07:21 AM
New ZealandUrgent meeting over DHB cyber attack; Privacy Commissioner's warningDoctors warn of massive backlog with surgeries deferred, and use of handwritten notes.26 May 03:51 AM
New ZealandDHB hack: 'A national crisis' - cancer patients could be sent to AustraliaThe Government must intervene to protect sick patients, Waikato cancer doctor warns.25 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandDHB attack: 'Good progress' restoring systems and servicesDHB says patient care the priority as they plan for the recovery phase after the attack.23 May 12:44 AM
New Zealand'We don't pay ransom': Waikato DHB boss lashes cyber attackersWaikato DHB is due to give an update on this week's cyber attack.22 May 01:29 AM
New Zealand'Barbaric': Parents of Kelly Savage still fighting to end restraint practiceFamily believe son's death four years ago was caused by the use of mechanical restraints.22 May 01:12 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Consumed with grief': Widow says DHB failed her husband"I am absolutely consumed, consumed with grief," widow of heart surgery patient says.21 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Uncharted territory': Waikato DHB cyber attack 'biggest in NZ history'It is expected to be at least another week before the DHB can rectify all the issues.21 May 05:37 AM
New ZealandExclusive: Supermarket manager stabbed four times - 'so many people put themselves at risk'"It was a random attack. The victims did not know the man."20 May 05:15 PM
New ZealandWaikato DHB cyber attack: IT systems blackout 'likely to run beyond weekend'Chief executive says cyber experts were working to isolate the problem.19 May 10:46 PM
New ZealandNew Zealand's hospitals battle daily cyber attacks: Ministry of HealthHealth networks face growing cyber threat after a major attack hits Waikato hospitals.19 May 04:20 AM
WorldIndia Covid-19 appeal: Total surges towards $500,000World Vision has so far raised an astonishing $462,500 to provide relief to India.18 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe first cut is the deepest: Listening to music helps surgeons relaxStereotypically, orthopedic surgeons with their chisels and hammers opt for heavy metal.18 May 04:06 AM