New ZealandRSV rates drop in Canterbury but raging winter illness keeps hospitals 'extremely busy'Cantabrians are being urged to save the emergency department for urgent care only02 Aug 08:15 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExclusive: 30,000 overdue for hospital treatmentOne major DHB warned its ophthalmology delays risked people going blind.01 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWoman with terminal cancer waited 30 hours for hospital bed, doctor claimsWellington Regional Hospital's ED has been close to full capacity for months on end.01 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Dangerous': Emergency doctors sound alarm over 'significant risk' to patientsThe risk is particularly high during overnight shifts, the resident medical officers say.01 Aug 05:55 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleOverheard in a hospital: The worst part of taking my son to A&EOPINION: "My partner and I agreed we both felt sick about what we'd seen."28 Jul 08:35 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHospital 'state of emergency': 'Fatigued, sick' staff battling RSV outbreakBOPDHB set up a "coordinated incident management structure" on Monday.24 Jul 12:00 AM
New ZealandBrain injury research: Blood test could rule out CT scanThe research aims to speed up diagnosis of head injuries and reduce ED wait times.21 Jul 09:36 PM
New ZealandRSV Outbreak: Continued pressure on Wellington ED as cases numbers changeThere are 16 children in Wellington Hospital with RSV or respiratory illness.20 Jul 01:53 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHeart patients caught in backlogs rushed to hospital for emergency care"Suboptimal care does not necessarily lead to harm," Waikato DHB says.19 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExclusive: Measles warning as nappies-for-jabs scheme fails"Measles is way more infectious than Covid. It would be easy for measles to come back."18 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMental health for new mums: Minister orders 'stocktake'The Herald quizzes the Associate Health Minister about plans for the struggling sector.16 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandRoyston Hospital anaesthetic technicians to strikeStaff to take action over pay and "chronic understaffing".15 Jul 04:08 AM
New ZealandPrivate hospital anaesthetic technicians threaten strike actionWorkers have been in talks with the hospital owner but these had broken down, says union.15 Jul 03:17 AM
WorldCovid-19: Fully vaccinated Sydney nurse tests positiveA Vaccinated nurse at Sydney's Westmead Hospital has tested positive for Covid-19.14 Jul 10:39 PM
New ZealandBurned-out nurses told to rely on each other as counselling services fullNurses' union says Govt has not told them about any plans to boost nursing numbers.14 Jul 08:08 AM
New ZealandSeven children in Wellington's ICU due to RSV outbreakThe latest numbers have been released relating to the RSV outbreak in Wellington.13 Jul 09:51 PM
New ZealandRSV virus outbreak: Four in Wellington's ICU, 34 in hospitalThe number in ICU has remained unchanged since Friday.13 Jul 01:41 AM
New ZealandKiwi kids' healthcare needs slipping through the cracksEarlier this year, authorities were urgently tracking down babies missing from the system.12 Jul 11:00 PM
New ZealandDHB tightens hospital visit rules as respiratory illness surgesDHB requesting people to only visit its hospitals for essential purposes only.12 Jul 02:27 AM
New ZealandThree still in hospital after Upper Hutt crashPolice attended the collision at 12.30am on Thursday, after a car hit a tree.09 Jul 01:45 AM
New Zealand'Sustainable, resilient': $44 million renewable energy plan for Christchurch HospitalTwo new biomass boilers have been installed to replace the current coal-fired boilers.08 Jul 12:33 AM
New ZealandWinter Illnesses: Four children from Wellington region in ICULocal DHBs advise people take precautions to keep children safe from RSV illnesses07 Jul 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExclusive: 'Extensive' backlogs at Waikato heart services, govt adviser's warningPatients needing urgent heart care were waiting more than six months, emails reveal.06 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Treat it like it's Covid': Mum fighting for daughter's life as RSV soarsA Napier mum is terrified of losing her four-month-old daughter who is in ICU with RSV.06 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWinter illnesses: Two infants in ICU, 'hyper-sanitation' at childcare centresAround 20 children are currently in Wellington Hospital with respiratory illnesses.06 Jul 03:29 AM
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
