Lifestyle'The world doesn't acknowledge us': The reality of caring for someone with dementiaSeptember is World Alzheimer's Month and advocates say more respite is needed for carers.20 Sep 09:00 PM
New ZealandCaregiver tried to get elderly man's will changed to favour her'I just want to get all my affairs in order before I snuff it,' one handwritten note read.20 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldNHS faces possible lawsuit over death of Greek shipping heiressMarissa Laimou, 28, was found dead in her home in Knightsbridge, London on September 11.20 Sep 03:10 AM
WorldMan dies after riding Universal Epic Universe rollercoaster in FloridaThe man, who had a pre-existing spinal injury, suffered 'multiple blunt impact' injuries.20 Sep 02:05 AM
New ZealandHealth NZ asks ERA to set doctors’ pay in unprecedented public sector moveDoctors plan to strike for 48 hours next week as their pay dispute escalates.19 Sep 11:47 PM
New Zealand'Distressing incident': Two cops badly attacked by dog during arrestBoth officers were taken to hospital, one requiring surgery.19 Sep 10:51 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCecilia RobinsonCecilia Robinson: The bold reforms that could end NZ's postcode lottery in healthcareOPINION: How to build a fair and modern health system.19 Sep 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas Coughlan Thomas Coughlan: Health funding has gone up, why isn’t it enough?OPINION: The fiscal cost of ageing will only get worse.19 Sep 05:00 PM
Politics'Sad and tragic': Minister promises change to mental health bill after parents blow whistle'You really have to question whether that is the right thing.'19 Sep 05:00 PM
SportFootball Fern’s five concussions: ‘You can’t muck around with your brain’Indiah-Paige Riley has suffered five concussions in the past six years.18 Sep 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyMarutūāhu-Ockham sells 24 of 65 new Toi units in Pt Chevalier'I take my hat off to the work you guys do' - Mayor Wayne Brown praises Toi developers.18 Sep 06:24 AM
New ZealandHealth Minister Simeon Brown blames doctors’ union for failed pay talksA 48-hour strike by 5500 senior hospital doctors will go ahead next week.18 Sep 06:20 AM
New ZealandLate flu wave surging across NZ with cocktail of influenza strains, RSV and Covid-19 Flu-like illness rates continued to climb into late August. 17 Sep 11:29 PM
World'Our daughter paid the price for that failure': Families confront inquiryHe was expelled after repeatedly bringing knives to school.17 Sep 09:18 PM
WorldCDC ex-chief: Fired for refusing unscientific vaccine changesRobert F. Kennedy Jr. replaced every member of the vaccine advisory panel.17 Sep 08:02 PM
AucklandFemale killed in serious crash in suburban AucklandThe people trapped in separate vehicles in Ellerslie were freed after 20 and 30 minutes. 17 Sep 04:33 AM
LifestyleBoss slammed over response to mum needing hospital leave for sick childBen Askins said the exchange showed a lack of empathy for working parents.17 Sep 12:32 AM
New ZealandCostello breached rules over mystery tobacco policy documentThe tobacco notes pushed for heated tobacco tax cuts and downplayed risks.16 Sep 07:38 PM
New ZealandKristy Maguire, Serra Clark, and Alastair Taylor share their experiences with mental health systemKristy Maguire, Serra Clark, and Alastair Taylor speak to the Herald about their experiences with the mental health system in New Zealand. Video / Mark MitchellWatch16 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsFrom psychosis to stillbirth and suicide: How mental health services are failing new mumsWhat three parents' experience reveal on the state of maternal mental health.16 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDanny Bedingfield: Having this conversation this month could be a matter of life or deathOPINION: New Zealand's national response to prostate cancer is woefully lacking.16 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I moved because I wanted life': Cancer patient on why she left NZAbout 400 New Zealanders are diagnosed with myeloma each year.16 Sep 08:13 AM
New ZealandInjured teen's five teeth stored in milk, but dental staff didn't see reimplantation as urgentThe long-term prognosis for the 14yo's teeth was 'seriously jeopardised' by the delay.15 Sep 02:00 AM
Kahu40yo mum died in ED after tonsillitis diagnosis. Her whānau are demanding answersPamela Rasmussen (40) died in May, leaving six grieving children behind.14 Sep 09:00 PM
New ZealandFamilies to get 24/7 hospital access under new Health NZ policyThe nurses union warns the policy could mask shortages of hospital staff.14 Sep 06:05 PM
LifestyleMisread smear test: Real estate agent’s cancer diagnosis delayed by a yearAt least two official investigations are underway into Shauna Dougherty's case. 14 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionJanet McAllister: Auckland Women's Centre is 50 – do we dare celebrate amid attacks on rights?OPINION: The centre has survived disco, Rogernomics and grunge to reach menopause.14 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandHow a young builder's headache turned into a life-threatening diagnosisJoel King has been told he'll never drive again and may not return to his job.13 Sep 08:24 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMoney Talks: Southern Cross chief on why health is your greatest assetNick Astwick was planning to be a detective before the banking sector swept him away.12 Sep 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Frustrating and concerning': Emergency contraceptive pill shortage hits NZPharmac says delays were linked to manufacturing and shipping problems.12 Sep 06:54 AM
WorldDoctor faces tribunal after sex with nurse during surgeryHe left the operating theatre for eight minutes during surgery.12 Sep 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyAuckland Airport, Allevia Hospital Epsom latest to probe asbestos door scarePacific Door Systems said last month it had become aware of 'contamination issues'.12 Sep 01:00 AM
World'Above suspicion': French doctor accused of deadly patient poisoningsInvestigators said the alarm was raised after a 36-year-old woman nearly died.11 Sep 08:07 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandIwi establishing its own health authority, considering purchase of medical clinics'For too long, we have relied on the mainstream system to basically pick up the pieces.'11 Sep 06:00 PM
