PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Not good enough': Cervical cancer screening tests delayed after problem at private lab The two-week delay did not place patients at risk, the company says. 28 May 08:00 PM
New ZealandRun It Straight events face safety backlash - but what do fans say?Collision events face criticism for injury risks but organisers claim to inspire youth.26 May 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyNZ's biggest private hospital expansion: First look inside $190m projectCountry's biggest private intensive care unit was built as part of the Epsom expansion.25 May 09:00 PM
New ZealandBoy impaled on metal post after Auckland FC loss, AT ‘really disappointed’Jude Beattie, 11, underwent emergency surgery at Starship Hospital.25 May 09:00 PM
SportTwo controversial 'run it straight' events cancelled after safety backlashThe Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board opposed the event, citing safety risks.21 May 03:19 AM
New ZealandBus driver charged with manslaughter after bus stop attackThe 34-year-old bus driver has been stood down. 19 May 06:10 AM
LifestyleJoe Biden's 'aggressive' prostate cancer diagnosis explainedJoe Biden was diagnosed with prostate cancer, which affects 1 in 10 Kiwi men.19 May 05:45 AM
New ZealandA 59-year-old charged after bus crash injures five Auckland studentsCharge follows incident where a bus hit a tree in South Auckland.19 May 05:04 AM
KahuWatch: ‘Don’t want the black girl' - Māori nurse alleges racism from Middlemore Hospital patientsNurse says her moko kauae has attracted racism from some older patients at Middlemore.18 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe complex battle against misinformation in NZ vaccination effortsChildhood immunisation rates in NZ have reached a three-year high of 80.2%.13 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyEpsom's ex-Mercy Hospital vastly expanded in $150m projectIt will be NZ's only private hospital with both intensive care and high-dependency units.13 May 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Total waste of money': Health NZ payroll project costs scrutinisedHealth NZ spent over $130m fixing Holidays Act errors.12 May 05:52 PM
New Zealand‘Let nature take its course': NZ woman wins court order that could let her starve to death Doctors say the woman isn't physically ill, but psychologically believes that she is. 05 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandHospital's standard of care fell short: Baby stillborn after high-risk mum had three bleedsThe HDC is critical about some aspects of the woman's care at Auckland Hospital.05 May 03:30 AM
Talanoa'The pain is beyond anything': Family mourn son lost to dengue feverMisiafa Lene, 12, died after contracting dengue fever in Samoa this month.28 Apr 06:27 AM
New ZealandHealth NZ mediation fails: 5000 doctors to strike, 4300 patients affectedOver 5000 doctors will strike on May 1, postponing 4300 patients' treatments.28 Apr 04:25 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Health system announcement may be piecemeal repairsOPINION: It sounds really good – until you look at the details. 20 Apr 05:00 PM
Talanoa'Pain beyond anything': Parents' grief after 12-year-old son dies of dengue fever Misiafa Lene, 12, was medically evacuated to Auckland where he died of dengue fever.18 Apr 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionWhat submitters say about Anna Mowbray, Ali Williams' helipad applicationAll 1397 public submissions are out: 91% or 1277 opposed, 108 supporting, 12 are neutral.16 Apr 04:11 AM
KahuMum-of-eight graduates with degree earned during cancer treatmentParata studied during chemotherapy, often logging in from Auckland Hospital.12 Apr 07:00 PM
KahuWhy Brian Tamaki won’t face charges over Te Atatū library incidentPolice found insufficient evidence to charge Destiny Church leader after confrontation.07 Apr 05:00 PM
Crime‘What evil looks like’: 501 paedophile swayed Australian judge, then offended again in NZAn Auckland judge took a rare step this week by ordering a sentence with no end date.03 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandFears for dying kids as the country’s only specialist takes extended leaveGeneral paediatricians were asked to fill the role but lacked training.23 Mar 06:04 PM
KahuRare medical diagnosis saves Waikato man after decades of mysteryGeorge Moanaroa wants to educate communities about acromegaly with a te ao Māori lens.15 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan dies from sepsis in Auckland hospital despite daughter being told ‘he would come right’Health NZ says it has apologised 'unreservedly' to the man's family.10 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandCancer patient who lost lung in botched surgery says health system ‘owes him a new one’Cancer patient Ian Tollemache had the wrong part of his lung cut out by a surgeon.09 Mar 10:32 PM
New Zealand‘Smashing your head’: Advocates on struggles with emergency housingHomelessness has risen due to stricter emergency housing access rules.06 Mar 06:45 PM
New ZealandSurgeries, outpatient appointments off at hospital after water leak trips powerA mother of a boy with surgery planned today faced the stress of the sudden change. 05 Mar 09:03 PM
New Zealand‘Untenable situation’: Judge criticises care of man in isolationJay has been detained in near-isolation for 19 years at the Mason Clinic.05 Mar 08:47 PM
OpinionOpinion: Why new health funding misses the mark on equityExpanded GP funding will be performance-based, raising complexity concerns.03 Mar 05:12 AM
New Zealand‘There’s no cure’: Kiwi mum’s fight against cancerSarena Crane is seeking alternative treatment to beat cancer.02 Mar 10:56 PM
New ZealandLack of Covid leave a problem for health professionals, nurse saysNurses allegedly reluctant to test for Covid and take time off work amid latest influx.05 Jan 05:41 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhy Four Square is finally apologising to Kiwi feminist after 55 yearsJoss Shawyer resisted forced adoption and supported other single mothers to do the same03 Jan 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Can’t do anything': Brain-damaged man's decline after hospital's morphine overdoseTrevor Flood was being treated for cancer when he suffered a significant brain injury.15 Nov 11:00 PM
