New ZealandGrieving mum: 'They weren't listening'The heartbroken mum of a baby who died of respiratory failure wants answers after she says only one of eight GP practices referred son to hospital.24 Feb 05:15 PM
New ZealandBrazen Starship thieves' spending spreePolice have released images of a man and three women allegedly using a bank card that had earlier been stolen from a victim at Starship children's hospital.20 Feb 07:07 AM
WorldWoman dies after hospitals turn her awayA woman died from a brain haemorrhage after at least three hospitals refused to admit her for surgery because they had no intensive care beds.15 Feb 07:44 PM
WorldTruth about battle for AleppoRussian media denied that chemical attacks had taken place, depicting rescue workers as jihadist militants and doctors as propagandist purveyors of "fake news".14 Feb 10:39 PM
New ZealandDoctors didn't want extra beds in wardsExtra beds will be allowed in treatment and family rooms from today at one of our major regional hospitals but it has been revealed some clinical leaders did not initially support the move.13 Feb 02:13 AM
New ZealandPS4 stolen from kids cancer wardThe theft of the donated Playstation 4 left one of its youngest users - a boy with a brain tumour - in tears.10 Feb 07:04 AM
New ZealandMinistry silent on penalties for DHBsMinistry to "review its position" on financial penalties to DHBs for strike-induced surgery delays.18 Jan 04:11 AM
New ZealandFears strike may bring penalties for DHBsNorthland DHB risks losing $1.5 million in elective surgery funding, chief doctor says17 Jan 05:23 AM
New ZealandHospitals coping without striking doctorsUnionised resident doctors are reported to be working through the strike at some hospitals.17 Jan 12:49 AM
New ZealandHospitals full on eve of doctors' strikeDoctors' strike at 18 DHBs to disrupt care for thousands of patients16 Jan 06:46 AM
New ZealandHospitals readying for doctors' walk-outDistrict health boards are making their final preparations for the three-day strike by unionised resident doctors that starts tomorrow morning.15 Jan 10:21 PM
New ZealandTongariro bus crash: Tour boss speaksMost of those injured in yesterday's Tongariro National Park bus crash have been discharged from hospital, tour boss says.15 Jan 06:19 PM
New ZealandNew test for newborns' heart defectsPulse-oximetry is a quick, painless and safe test for oxygen levels in the blood13 Jan 04:14 AM
New ZealandDoctor strike preparations under wayWaikato District Health Board is postponing around 500 patients' appointments because of the strike.10 Jan 10:53 PM
New ZealandPregnant women in the dark about vaccineA jab for a pregnant woman can protect her baby05 Jan 03:41 AM
New ZealandDrug nation: Kiwis' antibiotic use soarsKiwis' use of antibiotics has soared, indicating widespread inappropriate use for viral coughs and colds, experts say.03 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch NZH Focus: Help a little ambulance become a big ambulance for St JohnFormer All Black Keven Mealamu faces off with a pupil from Maungawhau School to help St John get a new ambulance.Watch15 Dec 02:49 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Focus: St John says enough is enoughBernadine Oliver-Kerby talks with St John Chief Executive Officer Peter Bradley on the growing concern of assaults on St John ambulance officers.Watch15 Dec 12:12 AM
New ZealandDoctors call to ban National Crate DayEmergency department doctors are calling for a ban on National Crate Day after Waikato Hospital was inundated with drunk patients after Saturday's celebrations.05 Dec 07:09 AM
New ZealandWoman's death 'painful and unnecessary'Ena Lai Dung died in a pool of her own urine and faeces, starved, dehydrated, neglected and in extreme pain. Today Cindy Taylor was sentenced for Ena's death.28 Nov 06:31 AM
WorldSixth death after thunderstorm asthmaA sixth person has died almost a week after Melbourne was hit by an unprecedented thunderstorm asthma outbreak.27 Nov 01:35 AM
Business'Give me bitcoins or I execute patients'Hospitals are increasingly at risk of cyber criminal gangs who seek to steal patient data and hold medical instruments ransom, experts warn.24 Nov 05:50 AM
World'Storm asthma' claims third victimA number of other patients remain in intensive care and one person is critical, the health minister said today.23 Nov 04:41 AM
New ZealandWhy hundreds fewer are dying in the ERSome 700 lives a year are being saved in hospital emergency departments by the controversial six-hour target, new research indicates.20 Nov 04:00 PM
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WorldAmputations in tram disasterSome of the victims of the Croydon tram disaster were decapitated, say witnesses.10 Nov 08:45 PM
New ZealandMurder charges in Ratima deathTwo men have been charged with the murder of South Aucklander Clayton Ratima. The men, aged 31 and 32, will appear in the Manukau 10 Nov 07:55 PM
New ZealandPatient dies after nosebleedDistrict health boards report bad stuff that happens to patients10 Nov 07:05 AM
New ZealandUrology patient concerned by constant travelA Whanganui cancer patient has had to make five return trips to Palmerston North in a month for treatment that he said was previously 06 Nov 08:44 PM
LifestyleFrom jock itch to a 'death sentence'Steven Schroeder is typical of most men - he put off getting a medical issue checked. But he hopes his tale will help others.27 Oct 03:15 AM
New ZealandMissing for 6 weeks: Patient found deadTwo investigations are under way into the suspected suicide of a mental health patient who had fled a psychiatric hospital and was missing for weeks.26 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandStriking doctors out in the communityThey're exhausted, but striking Whangarei resident doctors found time to do some good in their community during their brief time off 18 Oct 08:00 PM
New ZealandDHBs cope without junior doctorsThe number of patients being treated at hospitals across the country dropped to about 85 per cent today as the 20 DHBs cope without 18 Oct 05:10 AM
New ZealandRow over proposed new medical schoolThe University of Auckland has hit out at plans by Waikato University for a new medical school, calling it "ill conceived" and costly.18 Oct 03:01 AM
