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
WorldGwynne Dyer: Universal healthcare is better, no contestUniversal health care is a no-brainer13 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandHeart surgery patients may have been infectedHeart Kids "disappointed" the Ministry of Health kept quiet about the risk for two years.12 Feb 09:41 PM
New ZealandAnti-vaxxers: No one-size-fits-all fix, says profConvincing parents kids need the jab not as simple as giving them the facts, says prof.12 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandWaikato DHB expenses scandal involving Dr Nigel MurrayDr Nigel Murray spent thousands of taxpayers money during the 3 years he was Chief Executive of Waikato DHB. Watch11 Feb 11:43 PM
LifestyleKiwi couple swap honeymoon for war-ravaged countryA Tauranga couple share why they've chosen to help others over taking a romantic holiday.11 Feb 10:30 PM
New ZealandWaikato DHB's interim chief executive Derek Wright Waikato DHB's interim chief executive Derek Wright talks about his new job. Video/Alan Gibson Watch09 Feb 03:55 AM
New ZealandDisabled man's mum wins case against Govt: 'You have to fight'Diane Moody cares for her son 24-7, but the Government pays for just 17 hours a week.07 Feb 05:10 AM
New ZealandBurns patients infected by drug-resistant bugNational Burns Centre forced to limit admissions to stop spread of a drug-resistant bug.06 Feb 05:39 AM
New ZealandThink tank finds evidence weak for sugar taxThe Ministry of Health-commissioned report found only weak evidence for sugar taxes.01 Feb 10:16 PM
New ZealandWhat if a surgeon finds something else wrong?Surgeons could face disciplinary action if they operate without consent.01 Feb 08:35 PM
New ZealandHealth ministry prepares for extreme heat of global warmingExtreme heat is likely to cause more health problems in future, the Ministry says.30 Jan 05:08 AM
New ZealandSt John cardiac survivorChristchurch man, Alec Smith, suffered a cardiac arrest in Bishopdale New World. He received very good bystander intervention with CPR and AED usage, prompt ambulance response and transport, and survived. Source: ST JohnsWatch30 Jan 01:17 AM
New ZealandUnhealthy bill? $66m for 440 health bossesThe $66 million question - why is it costing so much to run our district health boards?26 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNurse Betty: 80 years old and still workingNurse Betty Jenkins is still going strong after 58 years of nursing.25 Jan 04:52 AM
