New Zealand$51m boost for forensic mental health servicesHealth Minister Matt Doocey announced the four-year funding increase at Waikato Hospital.05 Jun 05:00 AM
PremiumNew ZealandMāori-led kaupapa using psychedelics to help meth addicts recoverA movie reel of life: Magic mushrooms helped one man to confront who he'd become.01 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandHospital investigates claim staff member swore at woman, left collapsed manThe hospital says the review is ongoing and its communications could have been better.20 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandSky-rocketing costs of trash illegally dumped across Gisborne - including human poo, dead pigs, tyres, fridges, syringes21 Apr 06:21 AM
New ZealandCrappiest summer ever: Sunny stint to replace soggy three months of rainy weather28 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand10,000 allied health workers walk off the jobToday's strike comes after more than 18 months of negotiations.15 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandOmicron outbreak: Heartland warning after multiple rest home deathsHealth boss says rest home deaths highlight risks to 'vulnerable population'.04 May 03:00 AM
New ZealandDHB board member roles scrapped three months before term endsTime is ticking for DHB board members who won't be needed come July 1.10 Mar 03:24 AM
New ZealandFirst Covid death in Gisborne, South Auckland rest home sees half residents test positiveThe man was admitted to hospital by ambulance last Friday.08 Mar 11:53 PM
New ZealandLive: Second Auckland Airport worker tests positive; Palmerston North case has OmicronThe Ministry of Health has reported one new possible Omicron case in Auckland.20 Jan 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Terrible time' to be restructuring health sector - RetiHealth spokesman says DHBs still missing agreed deadline to improve safe staffing.12 Jan 07:37 PM
New ZealandLive: Two Covid cases in Tauranga; one in Manawatū - 'We know there will be concern', says PMAs Aucklanders wait for their day of freedom, another city is now dealing with a new case.17 Nov 11:13 PM
New ZealandAssault of mental health staffer at Gisborne Hospital prompts workplace violence reviewViolence on Gisborne Hospital's mental health ward may be regularly going unreported.08 Nov 08:48 PM
New Zealand'Unacceptable': Disparity in DHB staff vaccination levels revealedLess than half of all staff at one DHB are fully vaccinated.22 Sep 04:40 AM
New ZealandMinistry of Health keeps quiet on DHB staff vaccination ratesThe deadline for DHBs to know this information was August 31.31 Aug 10:00 PM
New ZealandHealth Minister Andrew Little on planned nurses' strikeMidwives and nurses gear up to walk off the job on Thursday.16 Aug 09:33 PM
New ZealandMidwives strike: Eight-hour rolling strikes begin todayMidwives in Auckland and Northland will be the first to walk off the job today.08 Aug 07:58 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRevealed: 'Deeply concerning' vaccination rates vary across NZIn one district Māori are being vaccinated at a quarter of the national rate.27 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandLive: 30,000 Nurses strike DHBs reduce services as staff walk outNon-urgent surgery and outpatient clinics cancelled as nurses walk off the job.08 Jun 06:45 PM
New Zealand2020 stocktake found health IT systems vulnerableThe DHBs also lacked skilled IT staff to focus on security, a report found.25 May 08:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRevealed: Which DHBs have toughened cataract surgery thresholdsEach DHB sets its own threshold for surgery - find out how yours compares.06 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandLockdown blamed for immunisation rate dropThe fear of leaving home during a pandemic has caused a drop in infant immunisation rates.29 Oct 02:45 AM
New Zealand'Patients will die': Fears over colonoscopy delaysBowel Cancer NZ says Covid's return will worsen already dangerous backlogs.16 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: A health system we can depend on and be proud ofEditorial: We deserve much better than the public health service we've been lumped with.16 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandHospitals stocktake paints dire pictureMany areas of NZs hospitals are in "poor or very poor" shape - report.09 Jun 08:42 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuBig read: Which DHBs could prioritise Māori and Pacific patientsNearly half the country's DHBs are considering the change, or will make it.05 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Major risk': Rundown hospitals need $14 billion fixMost DHBs have listed major infrastructure problems as a risk to patients and staff.17 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFrom the good life to 'more bad days than good'Kevin Gibson has been waiting almost 18 months for surgery.20 May 01:57 AM
