New Zealand'Urgent action needed': NZ on brink of measles outbreak, say public health expertsNew Zealand's immunisation rates are at their lowest in 15 years.21 Feb 04:13 PM
New ZealandTerminally ill Kiwi children relying on 'luck of the draw' for palliative careDr Amanda Evans says paediatric palliative care must be recognised as essential.20 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand12,000 Kiwis being contacted after personal data leak12,000 Covid-19 vaccinators have been identified as victims of the data leak.15 Feb 09:02 PM
New Zealand'Disgraceful conduct': Midwife struck off for claiming $200,000 for fake servicesSanaz Khodaverdian tried to mislead auditors by altering and creating false documents.15 Feb 04:54 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGP at Shane Reti’s old clinic more than $100k in the red, urges him to fix funding'We have got to the point that we are running out of time.'15 Feb 01:17 AM
New ZealandFree breast cancer screening for 69 to 74-year-olds to start within three yearsHealth Minister says there is "a lot to be done" before the screening age can be lifted.14 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandRural and primary care a focus for new medical school'Stop contemplating" and get on with it says University of Waikato vice-chancellor.13 Feb 01:33 AM
New Zealand'Significant risk': GP practice could have to reduce services due to pay equity claim'If the funder does not act on this urgently, we are likely to need to restructure.'12 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Short-sighted': Why an expert believes the disposable vape ban is not working$10 vapes are still on the market - only now they have an added feature.11 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandRacial slur: Te Whatu Ora nurse sacked following comment about colleagueThree of the nurse's colleagues reacted to the comment with laughing emojis.10 Feb 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: GP funding crisis must be solved to ensure Kiwis get the care they needGPs say they need to lift fees as funding fails to cover costs.09 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGP clinic writes candid letter to patients explaining fee increaseGPs are taking out new mortgages and hiking fees as funding doesn't cover their costs.08 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Gay blood ban’ removal would triple number of blood donors, study saysNZ Blood Service is scrapping "discriminatory" rules which stop many gay men from donating07 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Out of control': Numbers waiting too long for specialist appointments reach 60,000The number of people waiting too long for surgery and treatment is also growing.03 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandBullied health worker says Worksafe findings were like 'having a knife twisted'"Very poor workplace culture": 11 people reported inappropriate behaviour by the manager.02 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandHealth warning issued as fire burns in KaiparaResidents woke to ash and soot on their cars.02 Feb 02:45 AM
New ZealandGovt mulls expanding inquiry into Covid-19 responsePublic consultation will begin this month on expanding the inquiry's scope.02 Feb 02:29 AM
PoliticsAssociate Health Minister likely confused over conflicting tobacco tax comments - PMA leaked document indicated the NZ First MP had asked for advice on an excise tax freeze.29 Jan 11:55 PM
New Zealand'Your confidence takes a hammering': Nurse speaks out about verbal abuse from patientsIt comes as assaults on staff at Bay of Plenty hospitals have been rising.28 Jan 10:34 PM
New Zealand'Your confidence takes a hammering': Nurse speaks out about verbal abuse from patientsShe is calling for the "long-term" increase of extra security guards at hospitals.28 Jan 08:39 PM
New ZealandCot death: Baby may have been saved if Oranga Tamariki had helped with bedding, says coronerSilongo Mafi, 3 months old, died while sharing a bed with his mother.25 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Minister for the tobacco industry': Advocates slam proposed tax freezeFormer Health Minister Ayesha Verrall said Costello needed to clear the air.25 Jan 03:40 AM
KahuHealth Minister takes surgical approach to regional prioritiesShane Reti wants health decisions back to regions - not centralised bureaucracy.23 Jan 05:47 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhat does a new Government mean for assisted dying in New Zealand?A more conservative Cabinet may make it more difficult to broaden the law.23 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialFifth Covid wave hits new high in NZ as Govt looks at ending free RATsOPINION: Covid-19 levels have surged to their highest levels since NZ's fifth wave began.21 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBriefing reveals acute risks of under-strain maternity unitsA ministerial briefing, obtained by the Herald, reveals the severe pressure.21 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWaitangi Tribunal accepts urgent discussion needed on scrapping of Māori Health AuthorityThe decision adds to growing tension surrounding government policy affecting Māori.19 Jan 11:42 PM
New Zealand'I'm in deep water': Man who sold bleach as cure for Covid-19 jailedRoger Blake's company made more than $100,000 selling the product during the pandemic.17 Jan 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandVacant $50m property in central Auckland vandalised as former owners look for a new home for the disabledThe new board at Laura Fergusson Trust is now looking for a new facility in Auckland.15 Jan 11:54 PM
New ZealandHealth Minister gets official advice on 'appropriate expansion' of free cervical cancer testingThe 'co-payments' most women make to be screened could soon be scrapped.08 Jan 11:01 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandQuest for a vaccine to fight rheumatic fever - a disease that kills and maims hundreds of KiwisThe race to develop the world-first vaccine, and why it's so badly needed here.07 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNorthland general practices beyond crisis point, doctors sayMore patients will struggle to get a doctor's appointment if the situation continues.27 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExclusive: Memo reveals crisis facing hospital ICUThe Herald has obtained a memo indicating the tertiary status of the ICU was at stake.22 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHuge Middlemore ED demand: Plea for patients with ‘threats to life or limb’ onlyThe plea comes as new data shows large numbers are going to EDs and facing longer delays.21 Dec 04:24 AM
