PoliticsChristopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins address the state of NZ's health systemChristopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins speak about the state of NZ's health system following the death of a patient at Rotorua Hospital. Video / Mark MitchellWatch09 Sep 11:59 PM
New ZealandFive visits, no doctor in-person: Waiheke resident ‘anxious’ over healthcareIt comes as Waiheke Island's only after-hours clinic abruptly closed last Friday.07 Sep 01:38 AM
New ZealandMy topical steroid withdrawal journeyYears of using topical steroids have resulted in a painful withdrawal journey. Video | Brodie StoneWatch06 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandGPs warn of primary care collapse in New ZealandA group representing GPs has issued a bleak assessment of the state of primary care in New Zealand. Video | Corey Fleming | Ben DickensWatch03 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan died after junior doctor botched chest drain procedureThe patient did not provide informed consent for the doctor to perform the procedure.26 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandWhat you need to know about MpoxThe World Health Organisation has declared mpox a global public health emergency for the second time in two years. Video | Corey FlemingWatch16 Aug 12:34 AM
New ZealandThree Canterbury men hospitalised after swallowing metal bottle topsAll victims were men and one suffered a 10mm gastric ulcer.01 Aug 05:00 PM
TalanoaFamilies desperate after ‘miracle' eczema cream forced off shelvesAbout 193,000 children in NZ have eczema, which is more prevalent in Pasifika and Māori.09 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: How to drain the swamp of vape stores and protect teenagersOPINION: Establishing robust limits on proximity, density could drain vape store swamps.02 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan with lung condition dies 40 minutes after 'unsafe discharge' from hospitalPatient in his 80s was still struggling to breathe and had no proper care plan in place.01 Jul 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeMelinda French Gates resigns as co-chair of Gates FoundationFinancial Times: Decision to leave comes three years after divorce from Bill Gates.14 May 02:28 AM
KahuOpinion: Vulnerable, disabled, marginalised targeted - Debbie Ngarewa-PackerOPINION: True leaders stand up for the rights and dignity of all individuals.10 Apr 03:27 AM
New ZealandRoles in tobacco regulation could be slashed following Smokefree u-turnFive jobs are proposed to go from the Ministry of Health's tobacco regulatory team.07 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandYoung dad with terminal brain cancer dies a week after weddingThe 32-year-old was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer following a workplace incident.02 Apr 06:22 AM
New ZealandPublic service cuts: Ministry staff called into meetings to learn job fateMinistry spokesperson Geoff Short said it was a 'difficult time' for staff.02 Apr 01:49 AM
KahuNo patient-facing positions will be affected by these changes - Health NZMore than 500 staff, including Māori, will be made redundant under healthcare reforms.25 Mar 05:35 PM
Talanoa'No child should get sick or die of measles' - World Health OrganizationA priority on Covid-19 vaccinations has led to other routine vaccinations being forgotten.13 Mar 07:55 PM
New ZealandMinistry of Health staff told job losses likely as department tries to slash costsThe ministry has paused recruitment and is looking to defer spending where possible.13 Mar 07:20 PM
New ZealandYoung dad diagnosed with terminal brain cancer after workplace hit to headAt 32 years old, Rikki Tako is receving daily hospice care.09 Mar 07:45 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBlood, Sweat and Tears: PsychobitchWhen Kirsty McAlpine experienced menopause it almost destroyed her family. Video / Mike ScottWatch03 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandYouth clinician who took his own life increasingly distressed at workWorkSafe found a 'very poor workplace culture' at the DHB after a clinician's suicide.08 Jan 04:51 AM
New ZealandShane Reti announces security staff funding increase for hospitalsHealth Minister Dr Shane Reti announces a $5.7 million boost to employ additional security staff in 32 hospitals across New Zealand. Video / Michael CraigWatch22 Dec 12:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWhy New Zealand's crackdown on vaping needs to go furtherOPINION: By next week, disposable vapes need to have nicotine limits and safety features.11 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionIan McCrae: How Te Whatu Ora strangled the health tech Golden GooseDespite the flood of spending the agency appears to be angling for even more money.11 Dec 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Stock up while you still can': Retailers offload vapes ahead of bansBy next week, disposable vapes need to have maximum nicotine limits and safety features.10 Dec 09:21 PM
New ZealandNew Zealanders trapped in Israel, nurses' pay rise frustration and sinkhole repairs | Focus Morning Bulletin 11 October, 2023New Zealand church group stranded in Isreal, nurses' pay rise frustration continues and sinkhole repairs continue in Auckland. Video / NZ HeraldWatch10 Oct 07:18 PM
New ZealandKea Kids: We all know vaping is bad for your health, but why? We find out. What kinds of chemicals go into vape juice, and what can they do to your body? A Kea Kids News animation explores the science, and reporter Mason takes us to Wellington, where kids and adults have teamed up to crack down. Video / Kea KidsWatch10 Oct 07:10 PM
New ZealandNurses won historic pay rise, but some still waiting for up to $23k to show upPayroll difficulties mean some nurses won't be paid before Christmas - or even later.10 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWoman with dementia sent home from hospital despite warningsAlzheimer's patient couldn't tell staff what day it was, but they sent her home - twice.02 Oct 03:33 AM
New ZealandHamilton Lake warning lifted but mind the scumHealth warning placed on Hamilton Lake lifted, but still in place for other lakes.28 Sep 01:12 AM
TalanoaPasifika mothers, daughters, wives urged to get tested to help save livesAround 180 people get cervical cancer in New Zealand and die from the disease each year.19 Sep 10:30 PM
New ZealandFocus: Doctors on strikeThousands of doctors and dentists on strike across the country today, over what they call our sick healthcare system. Video / NZ HeraldWatch05 Sep 03:42 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSimon Wilson: Nonsense with numbers - the Luxon approach to politicsOPINION: Christopher Luxon talks a big numbers game but the reality is very different.04 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCommonsense approach still vital in Northland despite lifting of Covid protectionsCommunity leaders in Northland are generally happy with the lifting of Covid protections.15 Aug 06:00 PM
