New ZealandNational will consider free cervical cancer screening policyLabour, the Greens, NZ First and TOP all support free screening.25 Sep 02:07 AM
New ZealandHer smear tests were misread. She now has Stage 4 cancerPippa's slides were misread in 2017 and 2020, allowing cancer to develop undetected.22 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHealth officials proposed flying cardiac patients to Australia to lessen delaysThe idea was abandoned after opposition from clinical leaders.19 Sep 04:51 AM
New ZealandHealth monitoring as dust gets up Hawke’s Bay’s noseTe Whatu Ora is working to assess the public health risk from airborne silt.19 Sep 04:46 AM
Politics'No red flags' about anti-fluoride, anti-mandate comments, says Nats candidateRyan Hamilton says his views were not raised in his candidate selection.18 Sep 05:27 AM
New ZealandWhy ditching NZ’s last Covid protections hasn’t triggered a big bounce-backDitching NZ's seven-day isolation mandate hasn't come with a surge in cases, data shows.18 Sep 02:51 AM
New ZealandHeat limits needed to protect vulnerable, climate researcher saysAs temperatures rise, more people will be at risk from heat stress during extreme seasons.17 Sep 11:10 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMinistry of Health reviewing contracts with firm linked to Labour Minister Peeni HenarePSC declines sweeping probe, but some contracts for Henare-linked firm under review.14 Sep 11:30 PM
New ZealandFears, frustrations and critical risks at Hawke's Bay HospitalDoctors grapple with mistrust over information entered into the hospital's IT systems.13 Sep 12:48 AM
New ZealandYoung mum's $100k bill for cancer drugs that has political parties at oddsAdrienne Smithson says her 'world was tipped upside down' after her diagnosis at age 44.12 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMan planning vape store near school says community must fund a coffee shop to stop himA furious MP has described the dairy owner's decision as an 'absolute disgrace'.07 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandFocus: Doctors on strikeThousands of doctors and dentists on strike across the country today, over what they call our sick healthcare system. Video / NZ HeraldWatch05 Sep 03:42 AM
New ZealandMore than 5000 senior doctors, dentists strike todayMore strikes are planned for the coming weeks.04 Sep 08:08 PM
New ZealandMinistry admits incorrectly threatening vape retailersVape retailers fought back after being accused of selling non-compliant products.04 Sep 12:37 AM
New ZealandRevealed: Babies died of syphilis after ‘missed opportunities’“The rate of congenital syphilis is at the highest level seen," a new report warns.03 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMore than 5000 senior doctors, dentists to strike on TuesdayMore strikes are planned for the coming weeks.03 Sep 06:59 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRest homes charging up to $100 a day for ‘premium’ roomsCharges range from $10 to $100 a day, and can vary by specific room.02 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandAre caps on weight loss surgery racist? Chewing the Facts investigatesSasha Borissenko looks at weight loss surgery.02 Sep 05:00 PM
LifestyleSir Ashley Bloomfield's next big moveOur humble health hero is getting a dose of fun before his next move.01 Sep 06:00 PM
KahuRob Campbell: Consultants, the public sector, and the real costs of doing businessOveruse of external consultants is a risk to strong, efficient, equitable public service.31 Aug 12:59 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsRevealed: Audit shows Te Whatu Ora’s problem with contractorsAudit into new health agency reveals 1100 contractors at head office.30 Aug 02:28 AM
New Zealand'We are in a crisis': Patients call for access to new medsMyLifeMatters collective represents over a million patients with life-limiting conditions.28 Aug 12:26 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSafety first: Why the pause on surgical mesh operations is long overdueProcedure should remain halted until surgeons have skills to perform it safely.23 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Fatal for the sector': Percentage of funding for Northland GPs revealedNorthland GPs hit out at Te Whatu Ora over funding shortfall.21 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsKing Charles approves cancellation of James Wallace’s knighthoodAlso at post-Cabinet press conference: Doctors' strikes, health milestones, education.21 Aug 04:36 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Last Covid restrictions gone, protection is now up to usEDITORIAL: Govt's ditching of all virus mandates leaves health decisions to individuals.15 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Decade of poor performance': Damning review of Hawke’s Bay radiology department, staff ‘exhausted’Health NZ has released a report after being castigated by a whistleblower.14 Aug 08:57 AM
New Zealand'End of a challenging time' - Govt ditches all remaining Covid restrictionsIt comes as reported cases and hospitalisations have been trending up in past two weeks.14 Aug 06:30 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDerek Cheng: The downstream impacts of the pandemic will reverberate indefinitelyThe lifting of Covid restrictions signals the end of an era - though not the end of Covid.14 Aug 05:51 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsHealth Minister ‘disappointed’ no new waiting list data before electionHealth Minister Ayesha Verrall called for fresh data. Te Whatu Ora says yeah, nah.04 Aug 06:24 AM
CrimeRevealed: Health agency confirm complaints were made against jailed surgeon during employmentStewart Metcalfe was caught with an 'extensive library' of child exploitation material.03 Aug 05:00 PM
KahuRob Campbell: Will the big political issue be law and order - or the bigger picture?OPINION: A law and order focus for the election is too narrow and solves nothing.01 Aug 12:37 AM
New ZealandTe Whatu Ora to axe 300 jobsAnd hundreds more are set to go over the next few weeks as as DHB changes take effect.28 Jul 04:38 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'You just can’t survive': GPs under pressure due to underfundingSome GPs are dipping into their mortgages to survive.25 Jul 05:00 PM
