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
New ZealandSpecialist White Island response crew discussed before tragedyIn tragic timing, a response simulation had also been planned for 2 months after eruption.15 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRevealed: Auckland Hospital surgeons' pay tops $1mThe number of employees paid over $500,000 a year has nearly doubled in five years.15 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFocus: Boy writes letter to PM begging for Starship funding11 year old boy, Cooper Sinclair wrote a letter to Jacinda Ardern asking for more Starship Hospital funding. Video / Dean PurcellWatch14 May 05:24 AM
