Lifestyle'Life is precious': Suzy Cato's wake-up call after health scareThe entertainer can’t emphasise enough the importance of putting wellbeing first.16 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandDr Lester Levy and Mental Health Minister deliver speeches at Mental Health Summit in AucklandDr Lester Levy and Matt Doocey delivered speeches to the nib Health Innovators’ Summit, held at the Northern Club in downtown Auckland. Video / NZ HeraldWatch14 Aug 03:14 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I’m on my way out': Suffering patients say right-to-die law still doesn't help themThe family of a woman who was declined for assisted dying say the law is 'ridiculous'.10 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandHealth NZ backtracks on early free access to 'miracle' cancer drugEarly access to the drug could make a significant difference in some patients' survival.06 Aug 02:06 AM
New ZealandHealth NZ could 'go broke', says commissionerLester Levy has been tasked with solving the billion-dollar overspend in health.06 Aug 12:51 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Why do we accept the unacceptable?OPINION: A reader writes that people in power need to make changes.04 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFormer Health NZ board members hit back at PM's attack on their credibilityMembers said they were "all over" Health NZ's financial problems - contrary to Govt claims31 Jul 03:09 AM
New ZealandHealth NZ apologises after nursing graduates have job offers retractedNursing grads said they were 'heartbroken' after offers of work turned out to be false.31 Jul 02:02 AM
LifestyleCould the shingles vaccine lower your risk of dementia?New study's surprising findings about the link between the shingles vaccine and dementia.31 Jul 01:37 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The state of Health NZ is similar to the American TV series EROPINION: Health New Zealand is facing its toughest challenges.29 Jul 05:05 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Reti: 'Precarious position' - why sacking Health NZ board had to happenOPINION: I am taking these steps to secure a better future for health in NZ.28 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Are Govt appointments a poisoned chalice for directors?OPINION: Is taking on a Government appointment worth the risk?26 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandChurch told it could 'destroy' records and calls for masks | Focus Morning Bulletin July 26, 2024In today's headlines with Susie Nordqvist, a report finds Law Society president told a church group it could 'destroy' records of children in its care and Kiwis told to mask-up.Watch25 Jul 08:20 PM
New Zealand'The cock-up that is our health system': Former Health NZ chair points finger at ministryA commissioner has been appointed to replace the health authority's board.22 Jul 07:52 PM
PoliticsWatch: Govt sacks Health NZ board, replaces with commissionerLuxon has just returned to New Zealand after his first political visit to the US.22 Jul 04:51 AM
New ZealandMike King provided media advice to leaders accused of having toxic work cultureKing told bosses the staff who quit were 'disgruntled former employees'.17 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsMinister tells Pharmac to ditch Treaty of Waitangi considerationPatient advocacy groups are welcoming calls for them to be more involved.16 Jul 06:32 PM
LifestyleInjectables for high blood pressure are in the works. Could they replace daily pills?If approved, these can be game-changers in treating high blood pressure.15 Jul 11:47 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTop health officials expressed outrage, considered quitting over Government's smokefree repealA health official said Government changes would be 'difficult to explain... to the kids'.10 Jul 05:14 AM
New ZealandBowel cancer: Two million kits distributed under screening programme, 2500 cancers detected The milestone comes as the Government plans to lower the screening age.10 Jul 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandADHD: Rising wait times of up to a year for adult assessmentsA Herald survey found wait times of 6-12 months, and many doctors with closed books.09 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Failure in system' led to swab being left in woman after hysterectomyBut it remains unclear how the South Auckland surgical error happened.08 Jul 02:00 AM
New ZealandFocus: Heart drug funding pleaCardiologists are urging Pharmac to fund life-saving SGLT2 inhibitors for heart failure. Video / NZ HeraldWatch07 Jul 09:46 PM
New Zealand'New screen-time limits needed' in schools - excessive use of devices linked to poor healthThe risks existed whether a child was doing homework or watching TikTok.04 Jul 12:01 PM
LifestyleCan you take too many medications?OPINION: Taking too many pills can be bad for you - how to manage your medications safely.04 Jul 12:29 AM
New Zealand‘Worst nightmare’: Mum’s disbelief after 16yo son died within days of flu symptomsAdored son and brother William Jones was fit and healthy before the sudden illness.30 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandMonths of pain for former hairdresser leads to colorectal cancer diagnosisA few years after losing her son to suicide, she noticed fatigue. Then came the diagnosis.27 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandGovernment cancer drugs promise could cost New ZealandThe Government has fulfilled its pre-election promise to fund new cancer drugs.25 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandMixed reaction from patients to cancer drugs promiseSpecific treatments for bowel, liver, kidney, lung and bladder cancer have been named.24 Jun 11:35 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHiring freeze: Doctor jobs unfilled as Health NZ cost-cutting bitesDoctors had job applications paused at the reference-checking stage, or delayed for weeks.24 Jun 12:17 AM
New ZealandShe lost one daughter. Surgery saved another. Now she fears for her youngestA mum shares her family's battle with some rare conditions.22 Jun 05:03 PM
New ZealandNursing graduates 'at a loss' after alleged hospital hiring 'freeze'Health NZ denies it has stopped hiring following outrage from nursing unions.20 Jun 12:42 AM
PoliticsPharmac Minister won't guarantee National’s 13 cancer drugs will be fundedDavid Seymour's comments put him at odds with the Health Minister.19 Jun 04:47 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWomen forced to shop around for hormone patches, some missing out altogetherOne pharmacy had a waiting list of 80 patients, who were only able to get a week's supply.17 Jun 05:00 PM
