New ZealandLake bacteria poisoning: Warning after swimmer falls illThe person was exposed to bacteria at Lake Hood before a health warning was issued.27 Mar 08:20 AM
New ZealandOne injured in roundabout crashA person with moderate injuries was taken to Whanganui Hospital.27 Mar 01:42 AM
OpinionOpinion: The case for combining doctors and paramedics on air ambulancesOPINION: In a rescue helicopter, seconds count, and you want the best team possible.27 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandSouth Auckland set for major new hospital projectMiddlemore Hospital has been under intense pressure for years.26 Mar 05:00 AM
New Zealand‘He’s still struggling’: Filipino man badly injured in crash not told best mate dead'I’ve just been telling him that he’s in another room at the hospital.'24 Mar 07:22 PM
New Zealand11yo misidentified, handcuffed, given antipsychotics at mental health clinicMental Health Minister Matt Doocey slammed the mistaken identity incident as unacceptable.24 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: One specialist goes on leave and the health system cracks appearOPINION: Our health system, including children's palliative care, has been neglected.24 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘I am deeply sorry’: Man developed terminal cancer after experts missed signs for five years'Several different clinicians involved in [his] care failed to identify the abnormality.'24 Mar 02:24 AM
New ZealandRural homebirth: Midwife returns to tragedy after popping out for lunchThe baby was pronounced stillborn after resuscitation attempts failed.24 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandNapier healthcare protest: 'Almost nothing left'Just over 200 people rallied to support the call for better Napier Health Centre services.23 Mar 06:23 AM
OpinionHealth Minister Simeon Brown: Getting healthcare patient-centric and back to basicsOPINION: For the first time in years, the focus is back on patients, not bureaucracy.23 Mar 01:00 AM
WorldQueensland surgeon fined over Nazi penis photoThe doctor has been fined for sharing photo of patient’s swastika-tattooed penis.22 Mar 09:54 PM
New ZealandCan NZ’s maternity system handle new three-day-stay bill?Mums across the country could get a minimum three-day hospital stay if a new bill passes.22 Mar 06:13 PM
Travel newsPopular day hike deceptively dangerousEaster visitors are warned not to be complacent about the Tongariro Crossing.21 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandNo backing down for Napier health services protestA Napier health services protest rally will start on Sunday at 1pm, at the Sound Shell.21 Mar 02:57 AM
New ZealandNapier urgent care to stay and be enhanced after community pushback, won't include a doctorHealth Minister announces enhanced service, including nurse prescribers and telehealth.20 Mar 02:09 AM
LifestyleThe bottom line: ACC reveals the cost of foreign object insertionsNZ's 'capital of curiosity gone wrong' has been revealed.20 Mar 01:22 AM
New ZealandWoman dies after three-day delay for surgery to fix her broken legThe 74-year-old's leg was broken after she was knocked over in a park by a dog.17 Mar 01:00 AM
OpinionOpinion: 'Serious financial pressure' – hospices need a financial lifelineOPINION: Under the current system, hospices won’t be able to meet this demand.16 Mar 02:00 AM
New Zealand‘I am dependent on her’: Man says deportation of his wife will kill himPiliki Talanoa, 65, is in poor health and relies on his wife to do even basic tasks.15 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMayor encourages public protest at Napier Health Centre over overnight health careOver 100 signed a health services 'Buller Declaration', and the mayor urged them to rally.14 Mar 02:31 AM
New ZealandCancer patients left with no hot water in Auckland hospital wardTransplant patient struggled to wash using kettle-boiled water and disposable bowl.10 Mar 07:21 PM
New ZealandMan dies from sepsis in Auckland hospital despite daughter being told ‘he would come right’Health NZ says it has apologised 'unreservedly' to the man's family.10 Mar 01:00 AM
OpinionOpinion: Kiwis deserve a national action plan for endometriosisOPINION: Too often, those with endometriosis feel unheard or dismissed.09 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSurgeon who operates on NZ women with controversial syndrome charged with killing patientThe surgeon is considered a saviour by some NZ patients, who say he changed their lives. 07 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice arrest 22-year-old man after a baby was hospitalised with serious head injuriesPolice said the baby was now recovering well.06 Mar 04:14 AM
New ZealandSurgeries, outpatient appointments off at hospital after water leak trips powerA mother of a boy with surgery planned today faced the stress of the sudden change. 05 Mar 09:03 PM
OpinionOpinion: Making sure the health sector doesn’t mark its own homeworkOPINION: Safety and quality will always be a priority for everyone working in health.05 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHealth NZ pays close to $900k for voluntary redundancies in one regionThe PSA argues health cuts are risking patients' lives and should be stopped.03 Mar 05:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: Why new health funding misses the mark on equityExpanded GP funding will be performance-based, raising complexity concerns.03 Mar 05:12 AM
New ZealandNurses, social workers working as receptionists as ‘back office’ public sector cuts biteGovernment assurances cuts would not affect the front line were false, the PSA said.02 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandHospital sends info about sex abuse victim in hiding from gang-linked offender to strangerThe woman went to hospital but her discharge papers were sent to a stranger by mistake.01 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay Hospital receives $28.3m for new 28-bed unitThe new unit aims to improve patient flow and reduce ED wait times.28 Feb 02:23 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSummerset may ban non-residents receiving care in its hospitalsSummerset has 28 villages with hospital and resthome-level care.27 Feb 09:27 PM
