New ZealandRetired dairy farmer knits more than 1000 blankets for neonatal babiesMike Gilligan makes colourful baby blankets for Whangārei Hospital.14 Aug 11:00 PM
New ZealandTaranaki man calls for law change after near-fatal coward punchBouncer Taylor Watkins was sentenced to 12 months’ home detention over incident.14 Aug 09:28 PM
New Zealand'Cruel irony': Prison gets air conditioning while hospital down the road waits'The injustice is glaring,' says a Taradale resident.14 Aug 09:26 PM
New Zealand'Create chaos': Health NZ pans nurses' union over strike moveA planned two-hour strike was called off 45 minutes before it was scheduled to begin. 14 Aug 06:28 AM
New ZealandMental health wards in Waikato at 140% capacity, lacking community bedsA mental health nurse says some patients are sleeping on mattresses on the floor.14 Aug 05:24 AM
New Zealand$21m Tauranga Hospital urgent care upgrade completed after four yearsThe upgrade has increased intensive care and high dependency beds from 10 to 16.13 Aug 07:14 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNew NZ anti-vaccine book with 'misleading claims' sells 4000 copiesVoices for Freedom says it has sold 4000 copies of a new book about the Covid-19 response.13 Aug 06:49 AM
New ZealandTeen charged in fatal high-speed Kumeū crash Elliot New, 16, died in hospital on July 1 after the single-vehicle crash in late June.13 Aug 06:25 AM
New ZealandFitness to stand trial raised in case of woman accused of putting toddler in suitcase on busFamily members of the woman were in court to support her. 13 Aug 12:59 AM
New ZealandEight-hour suicide terror at mall - a father speaks at inquest for son's deathJordan Keil's dad, Mike, has spoken of his son's escape on the way to mental health care.12 Aug 10:00 PM
WellingtonMan shot outside home, run over by getaway carThe man is still in a critical condition nearly two weeks later.12 Aug 09:58 PM
New ZealandMum and newborn son die hours after leaving Auckland hospitalEmerald Tai and her baby died at home after leaving the hospital against advice.12 Aug 07:15 PM
ChristchurchWatch: MOH report reveals ‘significant failings’ after mental health patients kill two peopleHealth NZ vows changes to avoid "tragic events" of 2022 and 2024.12 Aug 12:48 AM
New ZealandMum speaks on finding son dead at Middlemore's mental health unit - what she says staff got wrongJordan Keil was found dead 16 hours after escaping a secure unit.11 Aug 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Stretched beyond safe limits': Half of heart attacks in NZ not treated in accepted timeframesA new report finds the heart care system in a desperate state.10 Aug 06:19 PM
New ZealandPioneer shearer, 93, suffered fatal burns after clothing caught fire while cookingMargaret Gould was possibly one of the first female blade shearers in New Zealand.10 Aug 05:00 PM
Christchurch'Incredibly special' little Tilly, 5, critical in Singapore hospital after family holiday bugTilly developed a serious infection in her intestines while travelling. 07 Aug 12:00 AM
New ZealandSt John planning to axe raft of community programmesThe plan would affect hospital volunteers, community carers and pet therapy services.06 Aug 05:21 AM
New ZealandWhangārei Hospital parking chaos: Complaints spike as major rebuild nearsNew parks were requested in March 2024 but weren't approved due to financial constraints.05 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Must be a turning point': Pharmacists call for change after baby given 13 times prescribed doseAn intern pharmacist misread the dosage, leading to the fatal error.05 Aug 04:33 AM
Herald NOWHospital beds being used because aged-care beds not available in communityAged Care Association chief executive Tracey Martin talks to Herald NOW about hospital beds being used as care beds.Watch04 Aug 08:25 PM
World'Deeply distressing': Expert questions hospital care in Letby casePaediatrician in ITV documentary claims babies may have survived with better care. 04 Aug 08:05 PM
New ZealandNorth Shore Hospital ward for patients with nowhere else to goThe 20-bed ward is for non-medical patients who still need care but with nowhere to go.03 Aug 07:44 PM
New Zealand'Efficiency issues': Health NZ's bonus plan clashes with unionThe Government has proposed $32 million for staffing incentives over two years.02 Aug 04:27 AM
WorldSummer camp poisoning: Former vet faces ill-treatment chargesBritish police have charged Jonathan Ruben, 76, with ill-treatment of three children.02 Aug 04:15 AM
New ZealandIntern pharmacist suspended after baby diesBellamere Arwyn Duncan died from phosphate toxicity at Starship children's hospital.01 Aug 08:33 AM
New Zealand'Someone knows what happened': Probe after infant suffers critical 'non-accidental' injuriesPolice said early inquiries suggested the baby's injuries weren't accidental.01 Aug 02:10 AM
New Zealand'Really?': Hospital smokers frustrate cancer treatment visitorsDespite smokefree signs, smoking and vaping are common at Rotorua Hospital's entrance.31 Jul 08:29 PM
WorldPensioner arrested over alleged poisoning at Christian summer campAll eight children were taken to hospital and have since been discharged.31 Jul 06:25 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWatch: Convicted dealer says 'it's easy' to sell drugs, weapons on FacebookFacebook owner Meta claims to prohibit illegal sales, but sellers feel 'bulletproof'.30 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Really hard': Some Hawke's Bay Hospital nursing roles not being replaced, manager says'I have never been so frustrated and angry going home from work.'30 Jul 04:03 AM
ChristchurchKnife-wielding man arrested at nursing protest in Christchurch A man has been arrested after he allegedly threatened to kill protesters in Christchurch.30 Jul 02:04 AM
New Zealand'Very difficult and scary': Gisborne nurses join strike to address pay and staffing concernsLess than half of this year's nursing graduates were employed by Health NZ.30 Jul 01:52 AM
New ZealandWhy 36,000 healthcare workers are striking across New ZealandOver 36,000 nurses, midwives, healthcare assistants and kaimahi hauora will strike for 24 hours from 9am Wednesday. Video / Dean PurcellWatch30 Jul 12:54 AM
