New ZealandCrime proceeds could fund drug addiction help, Mental Health Minister saysThe Mental Health Minister says crime proceeds could help fund meth addiction services.14 Apr 07:00 PM
New ZealandGovt directs Health NZ to stop saying ‘pregnant people’ Researcher Dr George Parker says order conflicts with best practice in healthcare.14 Apr 06:39 PM
New Zealand'Extremely traumatic': Doctor's error with implant leads to unwanted pregnancyThe non-binary person thought they were protected but became pregnant while overseas.14 Apr 02:00 AM
New ZealandGun-wielding man jumps into nurse's car, threatens her outside hospitalPolice are still looking for a man who jumped into the hospital worker's back seat.14 Apr 01:16 AM
New ZealandWhy a human rights researcher never gave up on Lake Alice victims Victor Boyd was recognised at the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards.13 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Disgustingly false’: Mum slams coroner, mental health response after ‘traumatising’ suicideMother disappointed by coroner’s report; says concerns not addressed.12 Apr 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Very high risk': NZ doctors warn travellers amid measles surgeNZ's low vaccination rates mean measles could spread quickly if it arrives.12 Apr 12:39 AM
New Zealand'No words to say': Family mourn 6yo boy who died after routine tonsil surgeryThe boy will be farewelled on Saturday at a 'celebration of life' ceremony.11 Apr 11:54 PM
New ZealandTariff war continues, fallen soldiers remembered as measles loom | NZ Herald News UpdateTrump continues to go back and forth with China, A fallen soldier gets remembered and measles threaten the country.Watch11 Apr 08:13 PM
New ZealandRuapehu mayor demands answers over delays to rural health centreRuapehu's mayor says the community is being ignored over the Raetihi centre.11 Apr 06:00 PM
OpinionJonny Wilkinson: The systemic barriers failing disabled New ZealandersOPINION: NZ's disabled face healthcare crisis amid staff shortages.11 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwis rally to help boy with brain tumour get dream trip Hone Hillman is having a garage sale today and tomorrow to fundraise for a trip to Chch. 11 Apr 04:46 AM
New ZealandFamily of 6yo who died after tonsil surgery 'humbled' by love and compassionThe little boy will be farewelled tomorrow at a 'celebration of life' ceremony.11 Apr 01:00 AM
New Zealand'A game-changer': New mental health facility opens in WhangāreiManaia House in Whangārei cost $21.6m and has 75 consultation rooms.10 Apr 10:45 PM
New Zealand‘His heart belonged to Rotorua’: Paediatrician Dr Johan Morreau rememberedDoctor was leading advocate for investing in children's health and a dedicated family man.10 Apr 08:56 PM
New ZealandFuneral for Auckland boy who died after tonsil surgery takes place tomorrowThe family will hold a ceremony celebrating the boy's life this Saturday.10 Apr 07:00 PM
Lifestyle'Shell-shocked': Woman's month-long wait for surgery after missed miscarriage'I could see how the system was held together with duct tape.'10 Apr 04:00 AM
Politics'False economics': Union blasts Health NZ's proposed job cutsEach team member recovers $430,000 annually, says the PSA.09 Apr 08:03 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay paramedic facing terminal cancer needs $80k for unfunded life-extending treatment'It’s just amazing how two different oncologists have totally different perspectives.'09 Apr 06:16 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPrabani Wood: Failing to get frontline healthcare right has a huge costEvery dollar invested in primary care saves around $13 on post-primary healthcare.09 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Doesn’t make sense’: Auckland boy, 6, dies after routine tonsil surgeryInvestigations have been launched by police and Health NZ.08 Apr 08:12 PM
New ZealandCryptosporidiosis outbreak: Second swimming pool drained after ill person attends lessonA symptomatic person attended a swimming lesson last weekend.08 Apr 02:38 AM
Kahu‘Unable to refuse’: Mum traumatised by birthing staff’s failure to adhere to tikanga'A hospital midwife made her negative comment about our choice to keep the placenta.'07 Apr 09:25 PM
New ZealandCryptosporidiosis outbreak numbers soar beyond yearly averageThe region has had more cases recently than it normally has in a year.07 Apr 03:30 AM
New Zealand‘Gummy smile’: Lip filler ordeal leaves woman with smile she ‘hates’A nurse failed to recognise and act on signs of a condition known as vascular occlusion.07 Apr 02:00 AM
New Zealand‘Nearly called an ambulance’: Mum describes horror symptoms amid crypto outbreakThe Lower Hutt woman said her husband looked like he was having a seizure.05 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandHIV self-tests to be available at pharmaciesExperts say it is an important step in reducing the stigma associated with the disease.04 Apr 07:42 AM
New ZealandDirector of Mental Health probes mistaken identity after 11yo restrained, injectedThe young girl was handcuffed, restrained and injected with antipsychotic medication.04 Apr 06:50 AM
New ZealandWellington crypto outbreak: Health NZ issues fresh warningMore cases of contagious bug reported since March 21, particularly in the Hutt Valley.04 Apr 03:08 AM
New ZealandSchool seeks new lunch provider after plastic found in mealA Milson School student bit into a hard plastic piece in their lunch.04 Apr 01:54 AM
New ZealandMental health nurse’s 46-year career ends with ruling he was sexually intimate with patientBut William McPhail says he will never agree with the patient’s account.03 Apr 07:00 PM
New ZealandParents oppose girl’s cancer treatment, try to leave NZ as govt agencies interveneThe mother said she wanted to treat the girl with 'natural and spiritual' methods.03 Apr 05:03 AM
New ZealandHow a midlife volunteer found purpose in Hawke’s Bay Civil Defence'I thought maybe I could get involved ... maybe I could be of some use.'03 Apr 12:13 AM
New Zealand‘Unbearable’: Long wait times push woman to seek private medical helpNearly 500 patients have waited more than four months for their first appointment.02 Apr 06:56 PM
