New ZealandReturn of swine flu places strain on hospitalsSwine flu has become the dominant flu virus in New Zealand and some emergency departments are struggling to cope.30 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandWoman in hiding after ACC 'blunder'A Bay of Plenty sexual abuse victim is hiding in her home after ACC sent her patient file to a local dairy.29 Jul 07:58 PM
Opinion<i>Garth George:</i> 'Thou shalt not kill' must be our guideGarth George writes that a UK study determined it was impossible to ensure all legalised killings were voluntary.28 Jul 09:30 PM
Opinion<i>Gillian Marie:</i> Rest homes must be more than holding cells for elderlyGillian Marie says we must take action to ensure seniors are not denied their right to quality care.28 Jul 04:00 PM
Opinion<i>Geoff Harper:</i> Country's rest home industry leaves a lot to be desiredGeoff Harper asks whether we are warehousing our elderly for profit.26 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandCough medicine sales to be restrictedSales restrictions on some cough and cold medicines for children will come into force on May 1 next year.22 Jul 03:25 AM
New ZealandLegalising euthanasia wins huge supportLegalising euthanasia has won huge support from readers of nzherald.co.nz, reflecting the earlier findings of scientific public opinion polls.21 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandPatient spikes swamp North Shore HospitalPatients are being treated in the corridors of North Shore Hospital's A&E because of overcrowding due to winter illnesses.21 Jul 05:53 AM
New ZealandDying GP's plea for euthanasiaA terminally-ill Auckland doctor gives his argument for the legalisation of euthanasia in NZ.20 Jul 10:46 PM
New ZealandDying GP's last wish: Legalise euthanasiaA doctor who has just months to live after being diagnosed with a terminal illness says it's time for euthanasia to be legalised.20 Jul 04:00 PM
LifestyleNZ named third-best place to dieNZ is one of the best places to shuffle off the mortal coil, according to a new index.15 Jul 12:23 AM
