PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Why I left NZ for Australia – I love my country, but it doesn’t value nursesOPINION: I clocked out of most shifts exhausted, feeling guilt and anxiety for patients.17 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhy NZ needs more Māori nurses for culturally safe careMāori nurses make up only 7% of the workforce, despite 17% of the population.06 Feb 05:59 PM
New Zealand'Significant clinical risk': Dargaville Hospital rostered overnight doctor only five out of 55 nightsA senior Northland doctor is worried about a lack of medical staff.29 Jan 05:37 PM
New ZealandHani Sipu’s journey: Life in Australia’s outback to create a better future for her whānauKiwi nurse Hani Sipu shares her journey from Kaitāia to Ngukurr as a remote area nurse in Australia’s outback. Video / Carson BluckWatch05 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandHealthcare workers walk off in rolling strikes across NZNurses, midwives, and healthcare assistants strike over low pay and staffing issues.09 Dec 07:01 PM
New ZealandBird Flu on Otago chicken farm, Health New Zealand workers on strike today | NZ Herald News Update40,000 chickens with bird flu to be culled on Otago egg farm, weather conditions hinder search for three missing climbers and healthcare workers on strike. Video / NZ HeraldWatch02 Dec 06:01 PM
New ZealandChina’s Trump presidency concern and fight for free dental | NZ Herald News UpdateChina’s growing concern about possible Trump presidency, the fight to make dental care free and union meetings for Health NZ nurses to be held.Watch03 Nov 06:44 PM
PoliticsDunedin march against ‘broken promise’ as new hospital project faces massive cutsBroken promises and accusations of a government backtrack have fuelled a protest that is expected to draw thousands in defence of Dunedin’s new hospital project. Video / NZ HeraldWatch28 Sep 12:13 AM
New ZealandHamas assassination and nursing jobs retracted | Morning Bulletin 1 August, 2024In today's headlines with Susie Nordqvist, Hamas says its top political leader has been killed in an Israeli airstrike and nursing graduates were sent job offers in error.Watch31 Jul 08:27 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteven JoyceSteven Joyce: How to rescue Health NZ after merger misstepsOPINION: Three key changes that would help to right the health-sector ship.26 Jul 09:00 PM
New ZealandHospital staff 'already getting hurt' as cops pull back from mental health calloutsSome say the changes should have come sooner, while others say it will cause direct harm.20 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandHealth Minister promises extra funding if community nursing pay disparity foundTe Whatu Ora to re-investigate whether community nurses are missing out.09 Mar 05:42 PM
New ZealandTe Whatu Ora admits figures used by Health Minister are ‘not accurate’National and the nurses union claim official figures about ED wait times can't be real.09 Mar 01:52 AM
PoliticsNurse pay parity announcement imminent after Cabinet deliberationThe health sector faces a nursing workforce crisis with roughly 5000 vacancies.24 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandNurses warned refusing extra shifts likely illegalNurses Organisation advises all 35,000 members to work only the rostered shifts.28 Sep 05:29 PM
New ZealandNursing Council suspends anti-transgender activist"All because I have criticised the jab and state a woman is an adult human female."01 Sep 06:31 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Squashed in together': Overcrowding in mental health units raises assault risk - nursesSeclusion areas were used for patients to sleep in in 'extreme cases'.09 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandWoman claims she sat in urine-soaked clothes for six hours in Wellington EDHer catheter broke and she was told no one had the time to change her.06 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandRevealed: The 'appalling' number of ACC claims for long Covid acceptedACC data shows only 73 claims for Covid have been made - and a tinier number accepted.03 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandRest home nurse worked three days without break due to short-staffingThe aged care home in the rural North Island has about 50 patients.25 May 12:09 AM
New ZealandAdditional black mark for former nurse found with child pornAuthorities believe there may have been up to 5300 images on the man's computers.19 May 05:18 AM
New ZealandNurses 'flabbergasted' to be left off fast-tracked residencyNurses Organisation puzzled by who the Immigration Minister consulted with.11 May 06:03 PM
New Zealand'Feel like we're being punished': Nurses sent to MIQ hotels unable to get old jobs back"We volunteered out of the generosity of and goodness of our hearts," MIQ nurse tells.04 May 06:45 AM
New ZealandNurses to consider legal action in pay equity settlementNurses backed out of a deal that was three years in the making, claiming it's unlawful.18 Apr 09:24 PM
New ZealandNurses backtrack on pay equity deal, urged to reconsiderAndrew Little wants settlement deal resolved 'as quickly as possible'.13 Apr 10:13 PM
New ZealandNZNO to initiate legal review of pay equity settlement and processNZNO chief executive said members showed significant dissatisfaction with back pay.11 Apr 04:52 AM
New Zealand'They're not listening to us': Nurses say DHB failed to act on unsafe staffingHealth and safety concerns including staffing were raised with Wairarapa DHB last month.13 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFirst Covid death in Gisborne, South Auckland rest home sees half residents test positiveThe man was admitted to hospital by ambulance last Friday.08 Mar 11:53 PM
New ZealandCovid-positive healthcare staff can now work as a 'last resort'Plans are underway to allow Covid-positive staff to treat Covid patients.08 Mar 02:33 AM
New ZealandFears of dire staff shortages as Omicron hits dozens of aged care homesCoalition includes Age Concern, Grey Power, the Nurses Organisation and Alzheimer's NZ.03 Mar 02:12 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBorder opening for skilled workers could be too late for horticultureSome industry sectors fear the movement of workers could go both ways.03 Feb 05:24 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMixed reaction by Northland leaders to reopening of NZ bordersStranded Paihia businesswoman in Perth feels unwelcome in her own country.03 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWarning bells for hospitals as Covid cases grow - Health expertsWarnings about the ability of public hospitals to cope with Covid-19 are escalating.18 Nov 07:46 PM
New Zealand'Health workforce under considerable stress,' nurses organisation saysNZNO says concerning staff levels in Auckland metro DHBs are putting patient care at risk.12 Nov 02:09 AM
