WorldRain hits NZ, Trump in Texas, more children bombed in Gaza | NZ Herald News Update: July 12, 2025The rain has well and truly arrived, slamming the Nelson Tasman area yesterday and this morning. US President Trump has landed in Texas, after the devastating floods.Watch11 Jul 08:02 PM
New ZealandHospital staff safety concerns rise after gunpoint incidentIncidents included a staff member being held at gunpoint at Palmerston North Hospital.09 Jul 07:20 AM
New ZealandAuckland nurse finished shift with fractured ankle because of short-staffingDistrict nurses have written to the Health NZ CEO about severe understaffing issues.08 Jul 07:51 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'100% a crisis': More than 900 women wait for specialist gynaecology care in Hawke’s Bay'Doctors aren’t even referring because they’re like, ‘you’re not going to get seen’.'07 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandTruck driver back at work and walking again after surviving fatal crashHe had nine surgeries: 'There was nothing left - no bones or anything left in my foot.'07 Jul 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Safety risks': Concerns as hospital security guards double as cleanersSecurity guards at two rural hospitals have been doubling as cleaners on the same shift. 05 Jul 10:45 PM
Kahu'Real and unequal': MP's death highlights kidney disease crisis among MāoriKidney disease in Māori often stems from diabetes and high blood pressure.04 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'We might have lost him': Gisborne boy suffers another setback in cancer battleCharlie-James, 5, is battling a relapse of acute lymphoblastic leukaemia.02 Jul 08:00 AM
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
New ZealandDentist left piece of tooth in patient's gum, hospitalised another after piercing her cheekMore complaints have come to light about a struck-off dentist's work.30 Jun 03:33 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Behind the pay equity dispute over male vs female-dominated jobsThe big issue is how robust the comparisons are between male and female-dominated jobs.17 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Inappropriate restraint': Disabled woman found with socks taped to handsHer carers said the socks were to stop the woman from chewing on her hands. 16 Jun 02:00 AM
New ZealandHigh-profile investigator re-examines ex-cop's sexual assault caseTim McKinnel is investigating ex-cop Jamie Foster's conviction.12 Jun 10:36 PM
New ZealandWatch: Auckland mum-of-six dies in ED after failing three times to get helpPamela Rasmussen, 40, died after trying three times to get help at hospital.12 Jun 08:32 PM
New ZealandAuckland Hospital mistakenly tells 25 patients they have an STIFalse positive results were from tests carried out in its internal lab from May 23-June 4.12 Jun 08:04 PM
LifestyleHow Covid changed the way we view sick leave and workplace healthExperts suggest calling in sick is often the best approach.09 Jun 09:16 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBruce CotterillBruce Cotterill: How a simple vision could transform NZVision statements need to be aspirational but achievable.06 Jun 11:00 PM
KahuMore than half of NZ vape products mislabelled, study revealsMost mislabelled vapes had significantly less nicotine than promised.05 Jun 09:02 PM
Herald NOWHerald NOW: Call for action after nurse attacked walking to workNurses union calls for Health NZ to prioritise staff safety immediately, following latest attack. Video / Herald NOWWatch28 May 07:01 PM
New ZealandFormer doctor and TVNZ presenter fined for claiming HIV doesn’t exist The tribunal would have cancelled her registration if it hadn’t already done so. 28 May 04:00 AM
New Zealand‘Extremely concerning’: Health NZ critical of Gisborne doctors' second 24-hour strikeHNZ believes the Wednesday strike goes against expectations of good faith bargaining.26 May 02:38 AM
LifestyleJoe Biden's 'aggressive' prostate cancer diagnosis explainedJoe Biden was diagnosed with prostate cancer, which affects 1 in 10 Kiwi men.19 May 05:45 AM
New ZealandMidwife criticised after fatal oversight leaves mum alone in rural home without powerThe investigation took more than four years, adding to the family's distress.19 May 12:36 AM
KahuWatch: ‘Don’t want the black girl' - Māori nurse alleges racism from Middlemore Hospital patientsNurse says her moko kauae has attracted racism from some older patients at Middlemore.18 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoSasha Borissenko: The great Kiwi workplace wipeoutOPINION: The Government is waging war on employment rights.18 May 03:00 AM
Kahu'I'm a recidivist offender': Woman's journey from criminal to mentorAllen has 178 convictions and has devoted herself to helping Northland addicts recover16 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsUnion accuses minister of ‘passing the buck’ on pay equity changesThe reform has prompted protests up and down the country.15 May 01:39 AM
New Zealand'Total waste of money': Health NZ payroll project costs scrutinisedHealth NZ spent over $130m fixing Holidays Act errors.12 May 05:52 PM
New Zealand'He was 20, I was 18': Graduating nurse inspired by lost loveCaring for her young partner to the end of his life inspired Williams to become a nurse.09 May 10:35 PM
New Zealand‘Let nature take its course': NZ woman wins court order that could let her starve to death Doctors say the woman isn't physically ill, but psychologically believes that she is. 05 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNurses demand action after colleague held at gunpoint outside hospitalHospital staff call for action as violence against workers escalates.05 May 07:34 AM
LiveNew ZealandWatch: Health minister to speak amid nationwide healthcare strikeThousands of surgeries and appointments across NZ will be cancelled by today's action.01 May 02:43 AM
New ZealandHealth NZ mediation fails: 5000 doctors to strike, 4300 patients affectedOver 5000 doctors will strike on May 1, postponing 4300 patients' treatments.28 Apr 04:25 AM
New Zealand‘I love my life’: How a mother found hope after her darkest daysLynda Hills struggled with her mental health throughout her youth.18 Apr 02:00 AM
