New ZealandCoronavirus: 'No Asian doctor' request at Auckland Hospital'There's definitely a lot of total ignorance out there with regards to this virus.'05 Feb 06:09 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPolice notified after 15 election candidates fail to declare expensesLaw required candidates to declare expenses, however small, by December 13 last year.24 Jan 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Major risk': Rundown hospitals need $14 billion fixMost DHBs have listed major infrastructure problems as a risk to patients and staff.17 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAir-ambulance transfers unavailable for daysDHB chief executives warned patients could come to harm, documents reveal.20 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandOnce Were Warriors actor's hospital ban after biscuit disputeActor Pete Smith says he's prepared to die over renal unit issues.02 Dec 07:24 PM
CrimePolice graduate: Honour to lead karanga at graduationNorthland mum leads karanga at Police college graduation.30 Oct 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessDrug survey: Meth the same price, cannabis more expensive in Northland10,966 people completed online facebook survey, including 348 people in Northland.20 Oct 10:00 PM
New ZealandWasted: Drug testing shows Kiwis using $8.9 million in illicit substances each weekWhat drugs are Kiwis using, and how much? New wastewater testing results reveal all.20 Oct 07:34 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBad debt: Massive hospital bill wiped after visa overstayedThe elderly patient had no income to pay the whopping bill.11 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuRacism a reason for poor health, warns health board"As an institution we fitted the definitions which described racism."31 Aug 06:00 PM
PropertyFire in sawdust pile could smoulder for monthsAccess issues created by a steep 40m high bank means the fire could smoulder for months.08 Aug 05:08 AM
New ZealandGP wrongly prescribing drugsThe doctor was suffering from depression, anxiety and sleeping problems, tribunal hears.30 Jul 03:03 AM
EnvironmentNorthland DHB files toxic air appeal in Environment CourtNorthland DHB challenges aspects of the proposed Regional Plan on air and water quality.24 Jul 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSo regular we are used to it': 2000 hospital workers attacked on the job a year"Sometimes, physical abuse is so regular most of us are used to it."24 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsWhangārei social advocate vying for two seatsHousing and homelessness top priorities for Northland social advocate.24 Jul 01:00 AM
EnvironmentHealth cost from dust in Northland $3m a yearDust from unsealed roads is killing one Northlander every two years.23 Jul 06:00 PM
CrimeTobacco sold to underage customers in WhangāreiMedical Officer: "Retailers are contributing to nicotine addiction by selling to children"21 Jul 10:00 PM
CrimeMeth lab discovered in bush hut in NorthlandOfficers trekked into bush on the fringes of Russell State Forest off Nelson Rd.02 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandDoctors take aim at surgery complicationsDoctors seeking ways to reduce complication rate in bowel cancer surgery.20 Jun 02:01 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMeasles puts netballers in isolationOne player in ICU with measles, two teams in isolation27 May 11:45 PM
KahuFighting the Demon: Helping meth addicts see the lightAmid the despair of New Zealand's methamphetamine crisis, is a shining light of hope.09 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandSocial media and fake news used to attack vaccinationsInfluencers and social media are harming the health of Kiwis, a health expert says.08 May 11:34 PM
New ZealandNo jab, stay home, Northland DHB saysNorthland DHB asks unvaccinated kids to stay home from school.07 May 10:33 PM
New ZealandDrug use revealed: The staggering amount of meth Kiwis take every dayMeth still NZ's drug of choice, according to wastewater testing.30 Apr 03:37 AM
New ZealandPublic outrage at Ruby Hill's story: 'This is so wrong'Sent home to die, it's Hill's mother who provides her with full-time care without help.02 Apr 05:46 AM
CrimePolice: Buckle up and stay off your phonePolice operation to nab those not wearing seatbelts or on their cellphones while driving.01 Apr 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDying young woman unable to eat refused palliative careWARNING: Confronting images. "I'm dying and nobody believes me," says Ruby Hill.01 Apr 04:00 PM
KahuNorthland nurse leaves to take up Government roleNorthland DHB nursing director has new role as Ministry of Health's chief nursing officer.03 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandJunior doctors' strike starts today: What you need to knowFrom 7am tomorrow hospitals nationwide are without 3300 junior doctors for 48 hours.14 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandMinistry denies taking eye off the ball over MenWNational MP says there were seven red flags indicating a meningococcal outbreak.05 Dec 02:13 AM
New ZealandDHB boss hopes anti-vaxxers will get kids MenW jabNorthland DHB hopes outbreak will lead to more children being immunised05 Dec 12:02 AM
New ZealandArmy might be needed to help with Northland meningococcal vaccine programmeThe army could be called in to help run dozens of meningococcal vaccine clinics.27 Nov 01:19 AM
New ZealandNDHB defends timing of meningitis alertNDHB says it was right not to tell the public about the new meningococcal strain earlier.07 Nov 04:01 AM
New ZealandWarning over potentially deadly strain of meningococcal diseaseSix Kiwis have died from a new strand of meningococcal disease this year.06 Nov 02:05 AM