PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExclusive: C-section mums face scrutiny at biggest NZ hospitalElective caesarean sections account for more than one in five births at Auckland DHB.11 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandAir force staffer arrested after colleague injured, hospitalisedThe incident occurred about 1am on Thursday at the Whenuapai Air Force base.11 Dec 01:06 AM
New ZealandHundreds harmed in medical care, report showsTreatment was given to the wrong person 44 times and performed on the wrong site 56 times.09 Dec 09:49 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand14-hour shifts: Surgeon describes White Island medical heroicsThe Australian and NZ Burn Association on the medical response to White Island disaster.08 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Breaking point': Burns surgeon talks of White Island horror, loss and emotional traumaA top burns surgeon says he was pushed to breaking point by the White Island tragedy.05 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandBabies had to be isolated after 'superbug' hit newborn unitThe outbreak in late August affected 24 babies, 12 mothers and some staff.30 Nov 02:52 AM
WorldBelgium rest home policies violated human rightsMore residents died because rest homes failed to transfer them to hospital, says Amnesty.16 Nov 01:11 AM
New ZealandHealth minister's plans to cull number of DHBsLittle promises to dramatically transform the health system by the end of his term.14 Nov 04:00 PM
ConstructionConsent for Cadbury factory demolition grantedThe old Cadbury factory can be demolished to make way for a new hospital.11 Nov 11:54 PM
New Zealand'Series of misunderstandings' allowed builder's apprentice to watch heart surgeryThe student's flatmate observed the entirety of a three hour-plus cardiac bypass surgery.09 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRevealed: Which DHBs have toughened cataract surgery thresholdsEach DHB sets its own threshold for surgery - find out how yours compares.06 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandExclusive: Builder's apprentice snuck into heart bypass surgery - how he got inDocuments reveal a builder's apprentice watched an entire cardiac bypass operation.09 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandElection 2020: What's the plan to improve our health? Policies comparedWhat are the parties' policies for our pandemic-strained health system?05 Oct 01:51 AM
New ZealandChild to be discharged from hospital after consuming potent fantasy drugThe child was rushed to hospital after ingesting an illicit substance.01 Oct 11:57 PM
PoliticsMeet the candidates: Kelvin Davis, Labour - Te Tai TokerauTe Tai Tokerau MP focuses on building on initiatives already rolled out by the Govt.30 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandElection 2020: Judith Collins and the art of cheeky misdirectionCollins and Ardern offered very different visions and styles on the West Coast yesterday.25 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHospital backlog blowout: Care delayed for 500,000 KiwisGrowing wait times are sparking fears patients are being put at further risk.23 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Get help': Man with bullet in his stomach leaves hospital without surgeryPolice say Tony Moses should seek urgent medical help for his gunshot wound.15 Sep 08:48 PM
New ZealandMan who sneaked into surgery allegedly used medical student's swipe cardMore details about how the intruder made it into a live surgery can be revealed.11 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ's 24th Covid death: Family to honour Dr Joe Williams' legacyFamily plan to continue legacy of helping the Pacific community through the health system.04 Sep 11:20 PM
New ZealandHospital security scandal: Fake medic sneaks into surgeryThe medical student allegedly involved has been banned from hospital grounds.04 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandOne community case; cluster 'contained', infections expected for weeks yetThe community case has been epidemiologically linked to the Auckland cluster.03 Sep 12:45 AM
New ZealandThree gravely ill in ICU with coronavirus, cluster soars to 109Dire turn as three lie critically ill in intensive-care units across Auckland hospitals.25 Aug 02:02 AM
New Zealand'Ticking time bomb': Nurses continue to jump between ED and managed isolationCancer patients and sick children are being put in further danger due to moonlighting.22 Aug 06:09 AM
New ZealandSouthland dad dies of suspected suicide. Investigation finds multiple failuresSouthern DHB and a psychiatrist is in breach for failing to provide a treatment plan.17 Aug 08:48 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFamily go to police after baby's death at Auckland HospitalTheo Ilich was found unresponsive and couldn't be resuscitated.07 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice complaint after baby death at Auckland HospitalTheo Ilich's death in the early hours of May 10 has also been referred to the coroner.07 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Truth has come out': Toddler dies after hospital's critical failureToddler's death has implications for emergency departments nationwide, a coroner says.05 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWorkers fear vital health services to vulnerable will be cutHome care workers were told their jobs could disappear or their hours could be cut.30 Jul 09:36 PM
New ZealandFunding boost to replace 50-year-old infrastructure at Auckland City HospitalMinister of Health Chris Hipkins unveils $26m kitty for upgrades.29 Jul 11:29 PM
New ZealandDedicated nurses should be used for managed isolation - unionMore than 100 nurses are known to be working in managed isolation and quarantine hotels.24 Jul 02:31 AM
WorldFlorida's curve no longer flat as virus surges, hospitals struggle to cope"Now we're just spiking all the way. Every day the numbers keep surging," a nurse says.10 Jul 09:16 PM
New ZealandMilestone for children's hospitalThe new hospital is expected to be finished next year.06 Jul 10:09 PM
New ZealandHospital worker stabbed by psychotic - clinicians warn safety is being risked"Inappropriate placement into general medicine on several occasions has caused harm."04 Jul 12:53 AM