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
New ZealandCarterton again asked to boil water after positive E. coli testIt's Carterton's third positive E. coli test in a month, and fifth since December 2020.01 Apr 08:22 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 Zealand'Patients will die': Fears over colonoscopy delaysBowel Cancer NZ says Covid's return will worsen already dangerous backlogs.16 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Give me a massage': Hospital technician pesters 19-year-old cleanerThe cleaner was 'in shock and frightened' as he nudged her towards the bed.23 Jun 04:16 AM
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 ZealandGynaecologist told to apologise: 'I did not expect in any way to be cut near [that] area'A gynaecologist has had to apologise after performing a procedure without consent.11 May 09:38 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandClearing up the Covid-19 chaos: Hospitals now tackling a huge backlog of operationsPatients prioritised as elective surgeries are ramping up under level 3 at many hospitals.03 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCanterbury's low rate of Covid-19 testing revealedMOH reveals details on Covid-19 tests throughout the country09 Apr 10:28 PM
New Zealand$9.4m for Hutt maternity services 'not a magic bullet'The money will go towards improving the Hutt's maternity services and facilities.29 Jan 09:19 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
New ZealandHorror surgery: Man's leg catches fireAs a result, he underwent the removal of damaged tissue, and skin grafting.04 Nov 02:41 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSo regular we are used to it': 2000 hospital workers attacked on the job a year"Sometimes, physical abuse is so regular most of us are used to it."24 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMasterton Police call for help on shootingPolice need your help finding out how a man got shot in the leg04 Jun 07:46 AM
New ZealandJunior doctors' strike starts today: What you need to knowFrom 7am tomorrow hospitals nationwide are without 3300 junior doctors for 48 hours.14 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandElderly patient's cancer missed for eight monthsThe IT flaw meant the patient's cancer went unchecked for eight months.06 Aug 10:14 AM
New ZealandNurse strikes: DHBs offer three 3% pay rises over 18 monthsDHBs say they have doubled their offer to nurses to settle pay negotiations.28 May 03:19 AM
New ZealandRest home access by postcode: report"This can have serious consequences for their health."11 Apr 04:00 AM
New ZealandMan in isolation for 115 days in hospitalMore than 10,000 Kiwis end up in isolation each year with the longest a 115-day spell06 Jan 07:45 PM
New ZealandCancer patients face Christmas waitCancer patients are having to wait months for treatment as hospitals struggle to keep up.12 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMum in hospital after Masterton hit-and-runPolice speaking to 'person of interest' after mother taking son to karate struck by car.20 Jun 06:53 AM
New ZealandAlmost 10,000 patients harmed by hospitalsInternational research suggests half could have been avoided or minimised.12 Apr 02:00 AM
New ZealandDHB worker stole sedative for partnerA health worker says he deeply regrets stealing the drugs for his partner.23 Mar 07:15 PM
New ZealandMental health killings spark overhaulFive homicides within 15 months involving acutely unwell mental health patients have led to an overhaul of health systems following a critical review.26 Jan 04:53 AM
New ZealandFourteen jobs cut at Wairarapa DHBFourteen jobs have been cut at Wairarapa DHB to create one management team across the Wairarapa and Hutt Valley DHBs.08 Mar 06:01 AM
