New Zealand'Overloaded': GPs, clinics struggle as flu and Covid cases riseGP shortages prompt more patients to use emergency departments for care.06 Jun 08:40 AM
New Zealand'I knew something wasn't right': Baby's journey to rare diagnosis after 30 seizures a dayAt 6 months old, Mila was diagnosed with CDKL5 deficiency disorder (CDD).05 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand$51m boost for forensic mental health servicesHealth Minister Matt Doocey announced the four-year funding increase at Waikato Hospital.05 Jun 05:00 AM
New ZealandKiwi adventure camp operator charged after boy severely burned on school tripCharges against the trust have been laid at Christchurch District Court. 03 Jun 10:43 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: Rich-lister biggest owner of hospital expanded in $190m project; Manukau Supa Centa dealHe backed $190m 'surgery' to expand NZ's largest private hospital. Why and who is he?02 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Emergency services respond after woman falls 20m at popular Auckland beachShe was critically injured and taken to Auckland City Hospital.02 Jun 06:54 AM
New ZealandMental health facility with crisis beds opens in HastingsWaiorua should help to ease pressure on Hawke's Bay emergency departments.31 May 06:00 PM
New Zealand'I'm not going to die': Praise for 'heroes' after car flips into canal'I’m not going to die tonight, not here, not in this car, not this way.'30 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandTwo seriously injured in alleged Auckland grievous assaultEmergency services were called to the scene about 4pm.29 May 08:32 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandImproving Māori health could boost Hawke’s Bay economy by $120m a year: study'Hawke’s Bay’s working-age Māori aren’t accessing health care early enough.'28 May 06:05 PM
New ZealandMental health patients absconding "every day" from hospital EDsPsychiatrists say ED's have become the "default" facility due to lack of community services.Watch28 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch - 'National emergency': Mental health patients absconding from EDsEDs have become the default facility for mental health amid a lack of community services.28 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand$40m upgrade for Wellington Hospital ED, more beds addedICU expansion is set for 2027, and the new ED is to be operational by 2029.28 May 01:18 AM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Real stress': Labour MP Ingrid Leary on retirement village payoutsThe law doesn't say when capital sums must be repaid, causing 'real stress': Ingrid Leary.28 May 01:00 AM
New ZealandCalls for safety 'before somebody dies' after attack on second Christchurch Hospital workerThe incident comes days after a 'violent attack' on a hospital staff member. 28 May 12:37 AM
New ZealandWhanganui pool tragedy: Coroner questions how lifeguard thought boy was just 'holding his breath'Further investigations revealed the 7-year-old was unresponsive.27 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandStroke and road crash victims being treated in corridors, says ED doctorShe says little has changed since last winter, which was 'brutal' for staff and patients.27 May 02:08 AM
New ZealandArrest after bystander seriously injured after Hamilton boy racer meetA 'significant investigation' is under way.26 May 11:55 PM
New ZealandHeart patients worse off in Northland than Auckland – specialistHealth NZ data show huge variations in wait times between regions.26 May 08:25 PM
New ZealandOfficial figures reveal which emergency departments are busiest ahead of predicted winter surgeAn emergency physician says record patient numbers at this time of year is a 'significant worry'. Video / Jason Dorday, Alyse WrightWatch26 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Significant worry': New data reveals NZ's busiest EDs as winter nearsChristchurch's ED sees more than 400 patients daily, topping national figures.26 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsNelson Hospital redevelopment set to cost $500m over four yearsA new five-storey unit with 128 beds will be built by 2029.26 May 04:03 AM
New Zealand‘Extremely concerning’: Health NZ critical of Gisborne doctors' second 24-hour strikeHNZ believes the Wednesday strike goes against expectations of good faith bargaining.26 May 02:38 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyNZ's biggest private hospital expansion: First look inside $190m projectCountry's biggest private intensive care unit was built as part of the Epsom expansion.25 May 09:00 PM
New ZealandAllevia's $190m Epsom hospital upgrade boosts operating theatresDr Ian England of Allevia Hospitals tells of the massive upgrade at Epsom (previously Mercy Hospital) Video / Dean PurcellWatch25 May 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Ship is sinking': Over 1500 treated in corridors at Middlemore Hospital’s ED in a monthThe Herald has exclusively obtained a report written by clinicians that highlights serious patient safety concerns.Watch25 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandPatients ‘suffering’ after 1500 treated in corridors over 36 days at an Auckland EDStaff report a significant risk to patients' health – and even their lives.25 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Most significant thing I'll ever do': The photo sessions capturing memories for bereaved familiesWhen Jackie Lowry is called to Hawke's Bay Hospital she knows it won't be a normal shoot.21 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Show us your plan to prosperity, Nicola WillisOPINION: New Zealand's infrastructure deficit is estimated at $210 billion.21 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Deeply distressing': Pupil airlifted to hospital with critical injuriesThe Ministry of Education's traumatic incident team is actively supporting the school.21 May 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Pretty damn lucky': Two off-duty lifeguards rescue drowning swimmer in Piha surfLamont and Sam Johns launched a rescue boat to save the 26-year-old.21 May 04:23 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHospital EDs are sending up to 25 patients a day to private care with vouchersSome patients said they had used the voucher system to get a free check-up. 21 May 02:26 AM
New Zealand'A privilege to get old': Why a 79yo retiree volunteers for St John'If I just sat at home in front of the TV, well, I wouldn’t see a soul.'21 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandThe Doctors Bayfair opens new 'purpose-built' medical practiceThe new space allows staff to better support the needs of the 'rapidly growing' community.21 May 12:00 AM
