New ZealandHospital investigation finds nurses infected after PPE issuesWaitematā District Health Board launched an investigation after its first Covid-19 case.13 May 01:28 AM
New ZealandMental health patient drowned 'searching for Taylor Swift'A grieving mother questioned whether her son's privacy was worth more than his life.11 May 08:35 PM
KahuElective backlog: Māori and Pacific patients could be prioritisedMāori and Pacific often among "the first to miss out at times of high demand," DHBs say.08 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandNurses at Covid-hit rest home worked hospital shifts"Staffing a non-DHB facility on top of our normal obligations was complex."06 May 06:12 AM
New Zealand'No physical distancing' at hospital where nurses infected, says witnessA review into how the nurses were infected is due on Friday.05 May 02:37 AM
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 ZealandEight healthcare staff at Auckland's DHBs have Covid-19The DHBs say none of the eight is thought to have caught the virus at work.13 Apr 06:34 PM
New ZealandLockdown tensions: Winston Peters - health an imperative 'but not at all costs... we'll be broke'Winston Peters says there are "huge tensions" balancing health and economic issues.08 Apr 07:50 PM
New ZealandThe workplace, the event: Mystery over two clusters in AucklandMore details promised, though not clear whether that would cover their exact location.08 Apr 03:41 AM
New ZealandThree Auckland healthcare workers contract coronavirusAuthorities say infections likely occurred outside work and hospitals safe to attend.02 Apr 01:50 AM
New ZealandOver 30 ICU beds fast-tracked at Christchurch HospitalThe MoH is bumping up bed numbers at Christchurch Hospital's new Hagley building.31 Mar 09:27 AM
New ZealandRevealed: Covid-19 clusters double in NZ - here are the regions hitThere are 58 new cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand.31 Mar 12:21 AM
New ZealandNew photo shows triage tents for influx of coronavirus patientsTents arrived at an Auckland hospital to keep carriers away from staff and patients29 Mar 10:16 PM
New ZealandUrgent preparations: Hospitals order tents to treat virus patientsUrgent preparations are being made for an expected influx of patients.28 Mar 07:34 PM
New ZealandCoronavirus: New measures to protect essential workersMOH looking into distributing masks to essential workers including supermarkets.26 Mar 09:27 PM
New ZealandCoronavirus: Sixth confirmed case an Auckland manThere is still no community spread of the virus, a DHB chief executive says.14 Mar 06:31 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'There's no wrong way to use a knife': 1750 Auckland stabbing victims in four yearsAuckland hospitals treating more than one stabbing victim every day.09 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandIt's a common ailment: Until now, your healthcare depended on where you liveWhere you live can determine whether you can get cataract surgery and other treatment.20 Feb 04:18 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSeries of failures identified after mental health unit deathA grieving mother is considering a police complaint over her son's suicide death.09 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCoronavirus: 'No Asian doctor' request at Auckland Hospital'There's definitely a lot of total ignorance out there with regards to this virus.'05 Feb 06:09 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 ZealandWhen can a child go against parents' wishes on vaccinations?A DHB chair says such questions should be grappled with to counter the anti-vaxx movement.22 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAir-ambulance transfers unavailable for daysDHB chief executives warned patients could come to harm, documents reveal.20 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPreschooler's teeth removed after delayApologies have been given after the serious adverse events.03 Dec 10:09 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGuns and gangs: 147 people shot in Auckland in four yearsPolice are pleading for the public to take a stand against gun violence.02 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCancer patient moved from private hospital room to make way for inmateFurious partner speaks out after cancer patient pushed from her room for prison inmate.13 Oct 10:00 PM
New ZealandTwo unborn babies die after mothers catch measlesAuckland Regional Public Health Service to give an update on Auckland's measles outbreak01 Oct 01:04 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAuckland DHB maternity shakeup?Changes would mostly affect women on the North Shore and in West and South Auckland.25 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFive of the country's DHBs post record annual high suicide figuresWaitematā, Waikato, Whanganui and Capital Coast DHBs all posted new record numbers.29 Aug 11:00 PM
New ZealandNZ Post staffer confirmed with measles, as outbreak growsCustomers warned phone lines closed; emails, inquiries via website and Facebook delayed.27 Aug 12:36 AM
New ZealandMeasles warning for travellers from Los Angeles to AucklandFears loom, as total number of measles cases rises to 616 in Auckland.23 Aug 02:01 AM
New ZealandAuckland measles 'epidemic': Another 39 cases overnightNew measles cases being confirmed every day as city teeters on an epidemic.21 Aug 05:43 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOutbreak: 126 cases of measles in 8 daysMore than half of all cases are in South Auckland.19 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandLarge Auckland school confirms measles caseAn email from principal Steven Hargreaves was sent to parents and caregivers on Friday.09 Aug 11:45 PM