LifestyleFears measles spreadingAuckland's public health authority fears a highly infectious measles virus may be starting to spread in the city independently of imported cases of the disease.16 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandLittle bundles on the moveExtra nurses and doctors were on duty to help shift vulnerable newborn babies as part of a major relocation of services at Middlemore Hospital.16 Feb 04:30 PM
LifestyleA headline-making hospitalFifty years ago a hospital dedicated to women and their babies opened in Auckland. Andrew Stone talks to Linda Bryder, author of a new book on its chequered history07 Feb 07:12 PM
New ZealandCoroner blasts DHB in findings on teen's deathA district health board already scrutinised for mental health service failings has been criticised by a coroner in his findings on the death of a 17-year-old.07 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandMiddlemore on alert as virus strikesMiddlemore Hospital in South Auckland is taking extra precautions to protect against norovirus after more than a dozen people there fell ill with the stomach virus.03 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandHospital hit by norovirusAuckland's Middlemore Hospital is on alert after an outbreak of the stomach bug norovirus, with 11 patients and three staff affected..03 Feb 02:20 AM
New ZealandNeon ready for schoolThe UK-based New Zealand mother who lost a legal battle over her son receiving treatment for his cancer says he is cancer-free and looking forward to returning to school.01 Feb 09:36 PM
New ZealandHow safe is your hospital?At Auckland City Hospital, about 10 surgery patients in every 1,000 will suffer a major internal infection after their operation.23 Jan 04:30 PM
LifestyleBaby latest to be hit by measlesA baby is the latest casualty of a highly infectious measles outbreak, as health workers treat fresh cases in the Taupo region.11 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandED doctors sick of 'bloody idiots'A Friday-night assault of a Waikato businessman, now in a coma, is another example of unnecessary violence fuelled by alcohol, a top emergency department doctor says.23 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandKiwi mum's son cleared of cancerThe all-clear has reportedly been given to a young boy whose New Zealand-born mother fought against life-saving cancer treatment for him in Britain.23 Dec 03:23 AM
LifestyleNZ's adult obesity rate tops 30%Minister rejects 'nanny state' intervention as health survey shows NZ is getting fatter, with three in every 10 adults now regarded as obese.15 Dec 04:30 PM
WorldKiwis benefit from Thalidomide lawsuitA class action by Australian and New Zealand victims of the morning sickness drug thalidomide against its manufacturer has been settled for $81 million.02 Dec 06:30 AM
OpinionDeborah Hill ConeDeborah Hill Cone: Shut up or you'll get a donkeyBeing a mother sometimes feels like I'm carrying a donkey, writes Deborah Hill Cone.01 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionKevin McCracken: Humanity's long dance with infectionApart from the serious threats they pose to personal and community health, resistant infections also carry a large economic impost, says Kevin McCracken.25 Nov 04:44 AM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: Forget Obamacare debate - focus on NZWe hear a great deal about Obamacare and the debate over health insurance in the US, yet there is little media comment on NZ's health insurance issues, says Brian Gaynor.22 Nov 04:30 PM
New Zealand111's fatal slip-upsA mother and her newborn baby who died after delays in taking them to hospital are among 30 cases of 111 calls gone wrong.20 Oct 07:06 PM
BusinessTwelve Questions: Gretchen HawkesbyNo, I dislike it intensely! I am no queen. I am a hard worker trying to raise as much money as I can for children and their families at Starship.14 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandLocal elections 2013: Community health push priority for new boardsIncreasing understanding of Maori and Pacific health and more funding for community health are among the goals for new members on Auckland's district health boards.13 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionSue Kedgeley: Superbugs a huge health threatGovernments ignore warnings of antibiotic-resistant strains, and the feeding of drugs to animals, at their peril, writes Sue Kedgeley.08 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandNo compo for misdiagnosisA woman whose spinal tumour was misdiagnosed several times by hospital staff has been denied compensation because ACC says the mistake didn't cause further injury.02 Oct 04:26 AM
New ZealandMother's tumour missed four timesA woman with a life-threatening spinal tumour was told by staff she was just stressed and needed to take a "long holiday".26 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandHealth reps to focus on smokingThe 21 winners of Auckland's health board elections will be required to induce GPs to check more patients' hearts and offer more help to quit smoking.26 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionMargaret McClure: Holes in safety net grow largerAt the 75th anniversary of social security, the system needs improvements, writes Margaret McClure.16 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandShattered family switch focusThe shattered family of Casey Nathan, who died hours after giving birth to son Kymani, are coping with the tragedy.15 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandWho hospitals feedMothers of sick children are offered more meals per day at public hospitals in Auckland than in Hamilton, and whether a mother is breastfeeding plays a lesser role or none at all.09 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandWork injury blamed on childbirthA woman has been denied accident cover after she was told her workplace injury was the result of childbirth - despite giving birth 37 years ago.01 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandGovt to post rest-home audits onlineThe Government has agreed to post full audit reports of rest homes online - but will take them down again after a six-month trial if people don't bother reading them.28 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandMore patients left waiting in hospital's EDsThe number of emergency department patients being seen on time has slipped at the Waikato District Health Board.27 Aug 05:30 PM
LifestyleHep C drug could triple cure rateA "life-changing" new drug designed to treat the hepatitis C virus can almost treble the cure rate for patients, studies have shown.21 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandHospitals failed to return tissue of dead patientsThe Auckland District Health Board is in the firing line again after yesterday admitting it accidentally kept 14 tissue samples from 10 dead patients, despite the coroner ordering a return to families.15 Aug 09:30 PM
New ZealandCaesar mum says 'no more'Mother-of-three Nicola Mapletoft has been put off having a fourth child because her last birth was a caesarean.14 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandMost hospitals fail to meet benchmarksFew hospitals are meeting government benchmarks for emergency department treatment, with many urgent cases not being seen by a doctor within recommended times.11 Aug 02:14 AM
