New ZealandLucky, lucky, lucky – NZ man gets three kidney transplants over 40 years John Kearns received his first transplant in 1987, thanks to his sister Liz.27 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland nurses urge Govt action as ED wait times worsenNorth Shore EDs have been at 200% capacity, with patients being treated in corridors.17 Aug 09:09 PM
New Zealand'Cowardly assault': Man attacked, robbed at West Auckland major train stationTeenage boy arrested, police seeking second suspect after mugging at major transport hub.05 Aug 10:50 PM
New Zealand'Cruel and Third World': Patient starved 16 hours a day for six days waiting for surgery28 Jul 06:11 PM
New ZealandAuckland nurse finished shift with fractured ankle because of short-staffing08 Jul 07:51 PM
New ZealandKiwi adventure camp operator charged after boy severely burned on school trip03 Jun 10:43 PM
PremiumNew ZealandHospital EDs are sending up to 25 patients a day to private care with vouchers21 May 02:26 AM
New Zealand‘Most fundamental’ change: LGNZ urges end to postal votingLocal leaders want postal voting replaced with voting booths for future elections.12 Mar 09:10 PM
New Zealand'Disgusting': Postnatal mums faced stench of poo after maternity ward sewage leakWitnesses described sewage leaking from toilets and shower pipes.05 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'So dire': Hospital staff refuse to care for racially abusive patientMore than 30 staff agreed not to look after the man until his behaviour was addressed.24 Oct 05:03 PM
New ZealandRevealed: How Asian staff were pulled from surgery at North Shore patient's requestThe Herald first reported the situation last Saturday, and can now reveal further details.11 Oct 03:40 AM
New ZealandRacism fallout at North Shore Hospital after patient request to avoid Asian staff membersA patient request to avoid Asian staff was initially granted.04 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFamily 'robbed' of chance to help suicidal fatherThe DHB failed to tell Allan Peeperkoorn’s family about his deteriorating mental health.08 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFaster cancer treatment measure slips; patients 'deserve better'Health NZ "acknowledges the challenging situation some people may be facing with delays."18 Aug 07:30 PM
New ZealandDesperate Pharmac plea from family selling cans for unfunded cancer drugsA desperate Auckland family is collecting cans to try fund blood cancer medication.11 Feb 08:13 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBriefing reveals acute risks of under-strain maternity unitsA ministerial briefing, obtained by the Herald, reveals the severe pressure.21 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandFamily fuming after mother fractures legs at North Shore hospitalAletta Langeveldt, 71, had pneumonia but left with two fractured legs.23 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'A stupid number': Mayor Brown rejects $56 billion plan for second harbour crossingThe 'preferred option' listed involved two underwater tunnels.07 Dec 04:42 AM
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 ZealandDouble tragedy: Coroner highlights care shortfalls in mental health deathThe coroner says shortcomings in care likely contributed to his decision to take his life.10 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland hospital staff call security thousands of timesClinical staff and security guards plead with management for extra security.28 Aug 07:31 PM
New ZealandDouble tragedy: Patient took life at mental health unit, days after friend died at same facilityHis foster mother raised concern after he rang to say what song he wanted at his funeral.18 Jul 11:21 PM
New ZealandCar driven straight at packed hospital emergency departmentDoctors say a lot of patients were waiting by the doors when the man drove at them.18 May 12:01 AM
New ZealandStaff make formal complaint about plight of hospital’s mental health patientsThey said the ED was at “critical overload” and unsafe.06 Nov 09:33 PM
New ZealandCity on knife edge: One person stabbed in Auckland every dayRecent high-profile stabbings could result in more people carrying knives for protection.04 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTop sportsman, Rhodes scholar took own life after depression battleFinn Lowery had a lot to live for, the coroner noted.25 May 04:24 AM
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 ZealandUnlawful: Homeless and mentally unwell man locked up for longer than law allowedVictims and defendants are suffering the consequences of delays in mental health reports.25 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandOmicron surgery delays frightening for cancer victimsThousands of planned surgeries have been delayed due to the Omicron outbreak.18 Apr 10:06 PM
New Zealand'Window of opportunity': Missed 10 minute checks linked to patient suicide'He could still be here had it not been for those mistakes.'18 Apr 05:00 PM
