PremiumPremiumLifestyleWhy so many of us lie to doctors and dentists about how much we drinkA new survey finds 38% of patients lie to doctors about how much they drink.28 Feb 04:28 AM
New ZealandAI tool lets ED doctors see one more patient per shift, says Health MinisterThe AI tool records consultations and drafts notes so doctors have far less typing to do.28 Feb 01:49 AM
New ZealandLindis Pass reopens after single-car crash on State Highway 8One person suffered serious injuries and the Serious Crash Unit has been notified.27 Feb 11:27 PM
WorldQueensland police shooting: Property where cops, neighbour murdered listed for sale26 Feb 07:35 PM
AucklandStudent road patroller hit at crossing becomes 5th child run over on school run this month26 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Burned in my memory’: Honour for man who pulled Sophia Crestani out of deadly party pile-up26 Feb 07:35 AM
WorldCentral Coast teen becomes first Australian fatality from tick-induced red meat allergy26 Feb 02:40 AM
New ZealandInside the new Waikato airbase keeping patients connected to critical careSpecialist nurses on board perform critical care at speeds above 536km/h.26 Feb 12:30 AM
LifestyleHarry and Meghan meet teenage victims of Middle East warsThe couple met Gaza teens like Jaber, 17, whose legs are still in metal frames.25 Feb 11:29 PM
New Zealand‘My father, my role model, my hero’: Son rallies to support dad through stage four cancerKeith Hartley, 68, was diagnosed with stage 4 blood cancer in October 2025.25 Feb 05:00 AM
Wellington PhoenixFans donate $135k in a day so Phoenix star can have knee surgeryPlayer will travel to Doha for surgery at Aspetar hospital, where she was treated in 2021.25 Feb 04:20 AM
New ZealandChild who was allegedly unable to eat was seen 'searching for food off the floor'A woman is charged with mistreating her child while the child was getting medical care.25 Feb 04:00 AM
Christchurch'He’s a miracle': Boy escapes with bumps and bruises after being hit and trapped under carLittle Niko, 5, was scootering to school in Christchurch when he was hit by a car.25 Feb 12:41 AM
New ZealandMediMap seeks injunction to stop sharing of stolen health data after cyber breachSome live patient records were altered to show them as dead or renamed in the hack.25 Feb 12:05 AM
HealthcareWeight-loss drug boom and pet push drive Ebos revenue surge despite profit dipEbos expects capital spending to drop about 30% as new depots are finished.24 Feb 10:39 PM
New ZealandNurses detail ‘unexplained incidents’ with child’s feeding and medication linesThe child was allegedly mistreated by its mother while receiving medical care in hospital.24 Feb 09:57 PM
Christchurch'Hero' sister to undergo operation to try to save little sister's lifeA global search was unable to find a complete bone marrow match.24 Feb 06:16 PM
WellingtonWoman facing organ removal claims GP clinic lost her medical records The woman claimed her infertility was ignored by a Palmerston North clinic for years. 24 Feb 04:00 PM
Wellington PhoenixWellington Phoenix star turns to Givealittle to fund $135k knee surgeryShe wants surgery at Qatar's Aspetar hospital after a second serious ACL tear.24 Feb 03:29 AM
Wellington'Radio silence': Labour MP at odds with Andrew Little over sewage disaster commsLabour's Wellington spokeswoman says the public deserve answers on the plant failure.24 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandTwo new measles cases confirmed in Auckland, locations of interest revealed Both new Auckland measles cases are from the same household.24 Feb 01:29 AM
New ZealandNZ medical platform hack: Patients marked dead, names changed to Charlie KirkThe outage hit aged care, disability, hospice and community health users.24 Feb 12:10 AM
New ZealandToilet leak: Health warning at popular swim spot liftedPeople were warned not to swim at the popular Rotorua lake.23 Feb 08:41 PM
New ZealandFree vapes, $500k deal, questions over risks: Inside Health NZ’s new vape planHealth NZ signed a $500,000 deal with Kiwi-owned vape company alt in December.23 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Medical child abuse': Mum's reactions 'not outside' those seen in parents of unwell kidsThe woman is on trial and accused of deliberately making her child sick.23 Feb 05:00 AM
New Zealand50-hour-old baby died while nurse was on break Despite efforts to revive the child, he couldn't be saved. 23 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandNew weight-loss jab Mounjaro approved but high monthly cost limits accessPatients taking Mounjaro at its highest dose lost an average 22% of body weight – doctor.22 Feb 10:22 PM
New ZealandHealth NZ’s redundancy payouts a ‘disgraceful waste of money’ - PSAHealth NZ spent $57.91 million on non-clinical redundancies from 2023 to 2025.22 Feb 10:13 PM
CrimeMiddlemore nurse jailed in major meth scheme is named after lengthy suppression fightHer husband is also in prison for participation in the same drug scheme. 22 Feb 07:00 PM
Herald NOWPhysicians warn proposed regulations could put lives in dangerThe new proposal could allow physician assistants to perform complex tasks doctors are trained for. Video / Ryan Bridge TodayWatch22 Feb 06:49 PM
