New ZealandCarer who assaulted dementia patient may face legal actionThe breach was a "very serious departure from fundamental ethical and legal standards".09 Apr 03:06 AM
New ZealandColeman hits back over decaying hospital sagaFormer Health Minister in social media stoush with former DHB chairwoman.09 Apr 02:17 AM
New ZealandDoctors gearing up for flu jabsThe flu vaccine has arrived in New Zealand - but will it work?09 Apr 12:45 AM
New ZealandBullying problem - 'Nurses eat their young'They're belittled, humiliated and pushed to their limits. Mava Enoka reports.04 Apr 06:30 AM
New ZealandNothing for reclad as DHB spends $8m on learning hubDocuments show $8.6m spent to extend learning hub while mould festers at kids' hospital.04 Apr 06:10 AM
New ZealandLow blood sugar levels - we've been treating it wrongNew Zealand researchers have found a better way to treat hypoglycaemia.27 Mar 10:33 PM
OpinionMike's Minute: Nurses short changed by their unionMass unionism will mean nurses are always poorly paid. Watch26 Mar 06:03 PM
OpinionKate HawkesbyHawkesby: I'm with nurses - they deserve far more than pathetic 2%Comment: We don't value carers enough. They deserve so much better and so much more.26 Mar 05:16 PM
OpinionMike HoskingHosking: Nurses need to blame union for poor payComment: By the very nature of mass unionism you're destined for smallest of pay rises.26 Mar 05:06 PM
New ZealandWoman died after rest home bedsores became infectedWoman died after infected bedsore were not properly treated in rest home.26 Mar 03:33 AM
New ZealandFood companies ranked on commitment to fighting obesityStudy finds good progress is being made but more can be done to reduce salt and sugar.25 Mar 08:01 PM
New ZealandKiwi women have to jump through 'ridiculous' process for abortionA maze-like diagram shows just how much more complex abortion is in NZ.22 Mar 02:11 AM
New ZealandFormer Waikato DHB chief executive referred to Serious Fraud OfficeThe spending of public money by former Waikato DHB chief executive Dr Nigel Murray has been referred to the Serious Fraud Office after an investigation found more than half his claims for travel and accommodation were unjustified.Watch21 Mar 09:17 PM
LifestyleSimon Wilson's cancer diary, part 4: To cut or not to cutIn part 4 of his cancer diaries, Simon Wilson decides on his treatment.16 Mar 04:00 PM
LifestyleWoman given six weeks to live 'cured' with cannabis oilJoy Smith said she had never taken drugs before but the cannabis oil was a miracle cure.13 Mar 12:36 AM
New ZealandDoctor, hospital censured for failing to detect tumourIn January 2015- a year and a half later - the tumour was picked up by the patient's GP.12 Mar 08:32 AM
New ZealandDHB chair used public money on spin doctorA public relations consultant hired to help Waikato DHB cost taxpayers $20,000.12 Mar 08:00 AM
New ZealandNew mum breaks leg after having babyShina Ali says a nurse forced her to walk, despite being repeatedly told her leg was numb.10 Mar 04:00 PM
BDBDBusinessNgati Whatua Orakei provides free healthcare insuranceDeal will cost trust about $3 million a year if everyone joins.05 Mar 03:18 AM
New ZealandWhy has the number of emergency caesareans suddenly spiked?DHBs in Auckland have seen a spike in emergency C-sections but it's not clear why.04 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ hospitals just had their busiest month ever. Now they're bracing for deadly fluPerfect storm is almost here for our overloaded hospitals.01 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandExclusive: New, cheaper anti-depressants causing 'headaches, deeper depression'Patients say they're suffering over Pharmac's move to cheaper, generic anti-depressant.27 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandLong wait for mental health patients in A&E'Discriminatory' system means mental health patients can wait 24 hours for a bed.25 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandE-cigs help alcoholics cope with detox smoking banAlcoholics who smoke face an uphill battle when they go into detox.22 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPatient's disgust at filthy hospital roomPatient's disgust over grimy Middlemore Hospital room.21 Feb 05:57 AM
New ZealandCharity upset separate fund for rare diseases off the tableNZORD says decision to cancel fund for medicines is a complete U-turn by the Government.21 Feb 05:44 AM
New ZealandNational midwife shortage at 'crisis' levelClaims of a "crisis" in birthcare as women around NZ are stuck without a midwife.19 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPremature baby's care: MidCentral DHB slammedThe MidCentral DHB has been ordered to apologise to a family over a baby's care.19 Feb 04:45 AM
New ZealandFlu alert: the town that quarantined itselfCoromandel's historic blockade could lead the way on flu protection.16 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandStrong link between scabies and rheumatic feverPoverty, ethnicity don't explain the link, researchers say.16 Feb 02:45 AM
New ZealandSay cheese: No plan to cut burgers from NZ Happy MealsKiwis still want choice of 'classics' for their kids, fast food giant says.15 Feb 08:05 PM
New ZealandDHB under fire from doctors over staffingWaikato Hospital's plastic surgery department is critically understaffed, say doctors.14 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandCall for government to fund third MMR jabNew Zealand is in the grip of the worst mumps outbreak in decades13 Feb 02:33 AM
New ZealandPatient died of bowel cancer after address bungleThree patients got cancer and one died after not receiving bowel cancer screening invites.13 Feb 02:02 AM
