New ZealandLeaked paper reveals Govt's alcohol reform U-turnMinister McKee expressed disappointment over the leaked Cabinet paper.05 Aug 06:35 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
New ZealandThree staff involved in pharmacy error that led to two-month-old's deathThe parents don't blame the intern, saying he lacked proper support.04 Aug 06:57 PM
PremiumNew ZealandThe unsettling rise of eating disorders in NZ – is social media to blame?02 Aug 11:00 PM
PremiumAucklandNational scandal: Inquest finally delivers answers on Malachi Subecz murder02 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Wrong priorities': $300m tax break for Philip Morris under fireThe tax break for Heated Tobacco Products is extended to July 2027 despite health warnings28 Jul 08:04 PM
New ZealandNewborn baby girl died after ‘distracted’ midwife left room for 25 minutesCoroner: Midwife Lesa Haynes should have stayed in the room with the new mother.28 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandPharmacy error alleged in infant's death prompts urgent reviewThe Pharmacy Council acknowledged the error, calling it an 'awful tragedy'.27 Jul 06:56 PM
PoliticsWaikato med school business case beats Auckland and Otago – but only justThe Government has released new information on the planned school.26 Jul 08:00 PM
PoliticsGumboot Friday secures Govt funding to 2026 for mental health supportFunding for 2025/26 will provide 40,000 counselling sessions.24 Jul 12:06 AM
PoliticsHealth Ministry admits ‘limited evidence’ used to create now scrapped vaping regulationsThe regulations, introduced by the previous Labour Govt, were challenged in court.23 Jul 11:17 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisKate MacNamaraHow Govt sliced $200m off the cost of new Waikato medical schoolANALYSIS: The medical school was originally mooted to cost $380m but will now cost $232m.22 Jul 10:41 PM
New ZealandMinistry warns of vaping product over chemical linked to 'popcorn lung'The product had four times the allowable limit of the compound diacetyl.22 Jul 08:25 AM
KahuMillie Elder-Holmes pays $5000 fine for online gambling promotionPātea, a Māori-led platform, launched to tackle gambling harm in communities.20 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisIsaac DavisonDemand for assisted dying on the rise – should we be worried?The number of assisted deaths rose by 37% in the last year.20 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMeasles spreads beyond Wairarapa, 6 locations of interest in Feilding The outbreak remains connected to an initial three cases.17 Jul 07:43 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: I managed four MIQ hotels during Covid, it was a shamblesMIQ operations faced leadership and communication challenges, causing confusion.16 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLabour calls for free tests as Government struggles with cervical cancer eliminationHealth officials say there is no funding for free HPV self-tests for most people.16 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: NZ’s new AI strategy is big on 'economic opportunity' but short on managing ethical and social riskOPINION: The National AI Strategy aims to invite AI use with a 'light touch' approach.14 Jul 06:00 PM
CrimePatient who tried to strangle nurse was arrested for violent frenzy at Mormon templeJacob Mataia's been sentenced for attacks at Mormon temple and Middlemore Hospital.13 Jul 04:48 AM
PremiumPremiumAuckland'Negligent': First mother-baby HIV cases diagnosed in NZ in 20 years Routine screening had effectively eliminated perinatal HIV cases – until now. 12 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTechnology‘Huge upheaval’: Big Govt department's tech team to be cutThe Ministry of Social Development says most of those affected will be redeployed.11 Jul 04:00 AM
New ZealandFather's claim: Son's second killing could have been preventedThe man was subject to a compulsory treatment order at the time.06 Jul 09:50 PM
New Zealand'Really struggling': Power rationing becomes norm for some pensionersElectricity costs have risen almost 9% since June last year.02 Jul 08:29 AM
WorldExplosion at Indian factory kills at least 36, dozens missingThe blast flattened a four-storey building, throwing workers dozens of metres.02 Jul 03:58 AM
New ZealandElective surgery boost: 21,000 more operations as Govt pays private hospitals moreHealth Minister Simeon Brown says using private providers will cut waiting lists.01 Jul 07:59 PM
New ZealandNew virtual health service launches with fees up to $99 per visitPatients under 14 or Community Services Card holders are eligible for subsidies. 30 Jun 05:00 PM
AucklandToddler speared through mouth with metal straw after falling off bike The 16cm straw was removed by doctors six hours after the accident. 30 Jun 03:47 AM
