New Zealand'Deficiencies in care': Man died after a series of missed opportunities to diagnose cancerHDC: 'The responsibility for the deficiencies in care lay with Health NZ.'11 Aug 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Nasty' stomach bug cripples Northland communityMangawhai Beach School said classrooms had been cleaned thoroughly over the weekend.11 Aug 01:51 AM
New Zealand'Gold standard': NZ urged to adopt new endometriosis care guidelinesNew guidelines use non-invasive imaging, reducing reliance on laparoscopy.10 Aug 06:40 AM
TalanoaI caught dengue and was lucky to survive: Reporting a devastating crisis as deaths rise09 Aug 09:00 PM
PremiumNew ZealandThe unsettling rise of eating disorders in NZ – is social media to blame?02 Aug 11:00 PM
PremiumOpinionCecilia RobinsonCecilia Robinson: Pharmac must adopt smarter, more flexible funding approaches25 Jul 11:00 PM
New Zealand'If it's good for them, it's good for us': Doctors call on MPs to use public health systemMarcus Lee urges leaders to have 'skin in the game' for healthcare decisions.23 Jul 08:29 PM
New ZealandTaupō Hospital's plan for possible closure amid doctor shortagesA plan exists for potential closure if Taupō can't find enough staff.22 Jul 05:01 AM
New ZealandMeasles spreads beyond Wairarapa, 6 locations of interest in Feilding The outbreak remains connected to an initial three cases.17 Jul 07:43 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLabour calls for free tests as Government struggles with cervical cancer eliminationHealth officials say there is no funding for free HPV self-tests for most people.16 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsHealth NZ hires thousands more nurses and hundreds more doctors – is it enough?The health workforce has grown by thousands in the last two years.13 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandFourth measles case in Wairarapa linked to overseas travel clusterLocals are being urged to get immunised as another case is confirmed.11 Jul 04:28 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRobert Beaglehole: NZ is on the cusp of smokefree history – we should celebrateOPINION: Smoking rates in New Zealand have dropped to under 7% in six years.10 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandFresh school holiday measles scare as infected people visit supermarket, libraryAll three confirmed cases had recently travelled overseas.09 Jul 05:16 AM
New ZealandHealth NZ backs down on proposal to cut maternity and gynaecology bedsThe trial aimed to ease emergency department overcrowding by reallocating beds.08 Jul 05:50 AM
World'It must be clear': Debate grows over France's new public smoking banViolators could face fines ranging from €135 to €700 for breaking the ban.29 Jun 03:17 AM
New ZealandWoman lay dead in flat for two days, care worker assumed she was sleepingMusic played as Ruth Finau lay dead in her small flat in South Auckland.23 Jun 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAn end to doctor fee hikes? What GPs say as funding wrangle endsGeneral practice representatives are in the final stages of negotiations with Health NZ. 17 Jun 11:05 PM
New ZealandHealth NZ directed to offer 10-year contracts for elective surgeriesAlmost 10,000 surgeries were outsourced, nearing the June target of 10,579.16 Jun 07:49 PM
New Zealand$60m hospital expansion to triple beds, double theatres in ChristchurchFull construction is set to begin in November.15 Jun 11:49 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTreasury warns Health NZ cuts need to double; Minister disputes figuresThe figures hint at cuts of $1.2b this year; Health NZ needs $600 million in savings15 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Confusing world for young men and womenOPINION: It's a confusing world for young men and women.08 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: We came to NZ with nothing and managed to buy a houseOPINION: But it's not so easy for those with physical or mental health issues.06 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Happy to have seen Charles go from a baby to KingOPINION: King Charles has shown dignity and resilience.01 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsDogs and drinks allowed at hairdressers as 1980 rule slashedRegulations will be revoked by the end of July, empowering business owners: David Seymour.27 May 10:50 PM
New ZealandHeart patients worse off in Northland than Auckland – specialistHealth NZ data show huge variations in wait times between regions.26 May 08:25 PM
Talanoa'My heart is broken': Family mourn 'hero' surgeon at public memorialDr Parma Nand rose from 'extreme poverty' to become a top surgeon.25 May 08:00 PM
New ZealandPatients ‘suffering’ after 1500 treated in corridors over 36 days at an Auckland EDStaff report a significant risk to patients' health – and even their lives.25 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Fragmentation': 140,000-patient GP network to leave regional funders'We think that is the best way to be able to rapidly increase funding for the front line.'21 May 06:00 PM
