PoliticsCustoms fighting 'such a big enemy': Exponential rise in drugs intercepted at the borderMore than 12 tonnes of cocaine were intercepted in the Pacific in early 2026.08 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandConfusion as families hit with extra rest home surcharges despite subsidiesNot-for-profit homes provide about 60% of care but are adding more premiums.06 Apr 09:09 PM
PremiumNew ZealandPressure on health services as cocaine use doubles in Hawke’s Bay and GisborneThe region also has the second-highest meth use in NZ and low prices at $306 a gram.05 Apr 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Incredibly valuable': New GP training scheme opens doors for overseas doctors04 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandSteep rise in sepsis hospital admissions over past two decades, research reveals31 Mar 07:29 PM
New ZealandWhat you need to know about the cocktail of ‘nasty bugs’ hitting NZers right now30 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandLotto NZ announces major game overhaul: More prizes, bigger paydays, new odds23 Mar 10:00 PM
PremiumLifestyleI’m the parent of a trans teen. I'm worried about a NZ puberty blocker ban21 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandIs it just me, or is everyone sick? Be warned, a new 'super' flu strain is loomingDoctors are seeing a 'stream' of respiratory sicknesses and it's not even winter yet.19 Mar 07:19 PM
New Zealand'The legislation is getting in the way': Medicinal cannabis patients face shortagesIndustry leaders warn strict rules are pushing local cannabis firms under.15 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Do we owe our Covid conspiracy friends an apology?OPINION: Did the Government put its Covid narrative ahead of kids' vaccine safety?14 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandSick leave squeeze: Warning for employers cracking down on absences as Covid cases climbLaw expert Simon Schofield warns tough sick leave crackdowns risk legal action.10 Mar 07:43 AM
Politics‘High-value powerhouse’: David Seymour backs surge in medicinal cannabis exportsA Cabinet paper shows more than a tonne of cannabis flower was exported in 2024.05 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandOwn time, own dime: GPs' sacrifice to upskill in ADHD services Assessments fall outside standard GP visits and are not publicly funded.03 Mar 05:05 PM
New ZealandTauranga council seeks fix for bee poo complaintsMost complaints were about bee poo on decks and outdoor furniture.03 Mar 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDavid Harvey: How to decode ministers who say they are 'taking advice'OPINION: The phrase often signals delay and strategic ambiguity rather than clarity.01 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandAI tool lets ED doctors see one more patient per shift, says Health MinisterThe AI tool records consultations and drafts notes so doctors have far less typing to do.28 Feb 01:49 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPharmacist shortage leaves regions scrambling as Govt pushes for more servicesOwners warn that high locum costs and underfunding make rural services vulnerable.26 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMediMap seeks injunction to stop sharing of stolen health data after cyber breachSome live patient records were altered to show them as dead or renamed in the hack.25 Feb 12:05 AM
New ZealandMediMap director says hacker corrupted patient details after stealing user login credentials It's the second major cyber attack on a health platform in the past few months.24 Feb 06:44 PM
Lifestyle'I've pulled the finger at an 8-year-old. It happens': What people don't understand about Tourette'sOliver Dawson lives with Tourette's and says the community 'shouldn't have to hide away'.24 Feb 06:00 PM
New ZealandNZ medical platform hack: Patients marked dead, names changed to Charlie KirkThe outage hit aged care, disability, hospice and community health users.24 Feb 12:10 AM
New ZealandHealth NZ’s redundancy payouts a ‘disgraceful waste of money’ - PSAHealth NZ spent $57.91 million on non-clinical redundancies from 2023 to 2025.22 Feb 10:13 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle'I know how to wield a sword': EnableMe founder Hannah McQueen sets out to revolutionise NZ's health system'If we do this properly, we’re going to change so many lives.'20 Feb 08:00 PM
Politics'Very underfunded': Dentists warn teen dental care model at breaking pointOne dental clinic has increased private prices to subsidise treatment for teens.16 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: I see first-hand what damage social media is doing to our kidsOPINION: Dr Maneesh Deva says he now treats more teens for anxiety and self-harm.15 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSafety fears and $100-a-week bills: Why Health NZ parked its hospital fees planLeaked documents show staff warned 'market rate' fees would punish workers.13 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandHealth NZ's 'embarrassing U-turn' on market rate for hospital carparks proposalHealth NZ was looking for feedback on a nationwide hospital carpark policy.12 Feb 04:01 AM
OpinionWHO membership doesn’t threaten NZ’s sovereignty – walking away from it wouldOpinion: WHO critics miss what New Zealand really gains from global health ties.09 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland ADHD fears: ‘Changing legislation doesn’t magically produce capacity’GPs can now diagnose and treat ADHD if they undergo training. 07 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandNangs crisis emerges in regional NZ: ‘It’s epidemic now – they’re everywhere’Canisters litter gutters, with teens hunched comatose at the wheel of stopped vehicles.06 Feb 05:00 PM
