New ZealandHeart and cancer surgeries delayed by winter illsAcute patients spending weeks in hospital beds, too sick to go home and forced to wait.27 Jul 06:32 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Utterly overwhelmed': Child psychiatrists plead for action to fix staffing crisisDoctors say too many young Kiwis are not getting timely care for serious mental illness.27 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWarning to stay away from Christchurch beaches, rivers, floodwatersFloodwaters may be contaminated with sewage.27 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOmicron wave: Why NZ hasn't seen a worst-case scenarioExperts give one big reason why this wave hasn't reached a worst-case peak: immunity.27 Jul 05:26 AM
Lifestyle'I only shower every 10 days': Woman reveals unusual shower habitThe viral TikTok video has both intrigued and disgusted people.27 Jul 02:17 AM
New ZealandBloomfield tells councils to fluoridate waterDirector-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield has today written to 14 authorities27 Jul 12:23 AM
New Zealand'Major health and safety risk': Nursing students cover shifts at Dunedin HospitalStudents called in to cover shifts at Dunedin Hospital because of staff shortages.27 Jul 12:10 AM
LifestyleWhat your fat 'trouble spots' say about your healthOur lumps and bumps can give us a glimpse into our future and the chance to change it.27 Jul 12:00 AM
New ZealandStudent nurse struck by patients and nearly brought to tears apologises for Tik Tok videoShe said she had no idea what she was doing while caring for older patients.26 Jul 11:39 PM
New ZealandMonkeypox: Is NZ ready for the virus that can lurk in your bed linen?How worried should we be about the global outbreak of another virus?26 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSamantha Murton: We can't magic GP shortage awayOPINION: President of the Royal College of GPs prescribes a solution to dwindling numbers.26 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleFacing fears may lessen their power over youHappiness Editor Matt Heath talks with Dr Andrea Reinecke about her anxiety treatment.26 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Barely any lung left': Minister's impassioned speech on 'smokefree generation' billAbout 14 people a day die due to smoking tobacco, disproportionately affecting Māori.26 Jul 06:09 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNZ's 1400 Covid-linked deaths likely a 'conservative' count - expertNearly 1400 NZ deaths have been tied to Covid-19 - but the true picture may be more grim.26 Jul 04:49 AM
New ZealandCancer-free after boogie board blow led to shock diagnosisSean Rush was holidaying with family in Ōpōtiki before his life totally changed this year.26 Jul 03:30 AM
New ZealandWhat we've just learned about NZ's Covid deathsNewly-updated data has given a clearer picture of how Kiwis have been dying with Covid-19.26 Jul 01:00 AM
LifestyleHair loss and low sex drive are the latest long Covid symptomsFemales, younger people and black, mixed or other ethnic groups are at the greatest risk.26 Jul 12:00 AM
LifestyleWhat to expect when coming off the pill, and 5 things to do before you doIf you're preparing to come off the pill, it's hard to know what to expect.26 Jul 12:00 AM
WorldPutin 'suffers overnight health scare'Vladimir Putin suffered a middle-of-the-night 'health scare' during the weekend.25 Jul 10:44 PM
LifestyleWarning against weighted blankets to keep babies warmAs winter's chill sets in, a warning has been issued against certain baby sleep aids.25 Jul 09:58 PM
New ZealandSerial shingles sufferer urges people to get vaccinatedA study has found links between Covid-19 infection and high susceptibility to shingles.25 Jul 09:11 PM
New ZealandMeningococcal cases in Northland: How to protect kids from dangerous infectionFour cases of meningococcal disease were detected in Northland in the last month.25 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandPrincipal says Govt should take clearer position on masks in schoolsAuckland principal worries new Govt guidance on masking leaves schools in tricky position.25 Jul 07:08 AM
New ZealandBaby born in ambulance suffered brain damage after oxygen given the wrong wayAn overworked, lone paramedic failed to identify how serious the baby's condition was.25 Jul 03:57 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle'We were so blindsided': What new parents should know about parechovirusNew York Times: This little-known virus can pose a lethal threat to infants.24 Jul 10:55 PM
KahuPolice to weave in cultural skills in preventing sudden infant deathsCrowded homes and unsafe sleeping conditions for babies are most prevalent amongst Māori.24 Jul 09:55 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCovid-19: Building immunity against virus will take years - expertExpert warns of 'washing machine-like' process over coming years as we build up immunity.24 Jul 07:00 AM
New Zealand5535 new Covid cases, 14 further deaths; wastewater results releasedJust-released, searchable wastewater data adds fresh perspective to NZ's Omicron wave.24 Jul 01:05 AM
New ZealandFour-fold jump: Border reopening will seed many more Covid cases, study findsReopened borders may see rate of foreign-seeded cases in our communities jump four-fold.23 Jul 10:17 PM
New Zealand'I thought my life was on the line': Young mum undergoes three surgeries after placenta left inside of her'I was in extreme pain, it felt worse than when I was in labour'.23 Jul 08:10 PM
Lifestyle'I'm fighting to be a mum': Kiwi woman's shock diagnosis at 23After brutal cancer treatment, Kate's dream of becoming a mother was crushed.23 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Deeply sorry': Apology after paraplegic left alone in wet, bloody bedHealthcare provider 'extremely concerned' about 'significant shortage' of support workers.22 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleHow to deal with stress - the silent yet deadly enemy among usCarolyn Hansen says to think with your heart and love with your mind.22 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe state of our health system - how did we get here?The health system was already struggling before the pandemic began - why?22 Jul 05:00 PM
