New ZealandMP slams hospital discharge after homeless woman had to sleep in carNicola sought emergency housing but was told she was ineligible in Rotorua.25 Jun 01:40 AM
New ZealandCombined cleaner-security roles at Waikato hospitals raise safety fearsCost savings from the scheme fell short, saving $137,300 instead of $207,300.23 Jun 05:56 PM
New ZealandBrewing kindness: The volunteers bringing comfort one cuppa at a timeThe group once had 25 volunteers, but now there are only eight.20 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhy are we cutting our babies' tongues? Warning as surgeries on newborns tripleAn anaesthetist told the Herald he refused to assist with tongue-tie surgery.20 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandOne 'critical' after assault in suburban Auckland, as police hunt suspectHato Hone St John sent an ambulance and two rapid response units to help.19 Jun 11:23 PM
New ZealandWoman's 'unexplained' death in hospital was unrelated to assault days earlierThe man who assaulted her cannot be named due to a pending appeal.18 Jun 06:56 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAn end to doctor fee hikes? What GPs say as funding wrangle endsGeneral practice representatives are in the final stages of negotiations with Health NZ. 17 Jun 11:05 PM
New Zealand'I wept': White Island tragedy doctor’s anguish at child’s death The young doctor started a rotation training in intensive care on the day of the disaster.17 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandRotorua hit-and-run victim was deaf, blind and a cancer survivorA motorcyclist hit Paige Johnson on a pedestrian crossing in a hit-and-run. 16 Jun 10:39 PM
New Zealand'Inappropriate restraint': Disabled woman found with socks taped to handsHer carers said the socks were to stop the woman from chewing on her hands. 16 Jun 02:00 AM
New Zealand$60m hospital expansion to triple beds, double theatres in ChristchurchFull construction is set to begin in November.15 Jun 11:49 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Abhorrent': Manawatū iwi outraged over secret radioactive waste facilityThe waste includes depleted uranium from redundant radiation devices used to treat cancer.15 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleAuckland ICU doctor's book exposes NZ health system crisis from the inside Mismanaged priorities, hospital bullies, public vs private - Dr Ivor Popovich tells all.14 Jun 08:00 PM
New ZealandMinister announces law changes to focus health system on resultsGovt set to introduce legislation for 'improving health outcomes' in the coming weeks.14 Jun 01:35 AM
New Zealand'Traumatic situation': Napier bus collides with mobility scooterThe scooter rider suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital.13 Jun 08:02 PM
Crime'Fractures on every limb': Daycare's concerns leads to discovery of infant's abuseDoctors compiled a two-page list of injuries on the baby, who was covered in bruises. 12 Jun 08:00 PM
New ZealandStaff sickness forces early closure of Auckland school amid rising winter illsTop GP warns the surge of winter illnesses is just getting under way. 12 Jun 03:28 AM
New ZealandToddler died from 'invisible' head injury after fall at daycareThe boy might have survived if he received prompt treatment, the coroner said.11 Jun 10:06 PM
New Zealand'Be like John': Businessman's five years with a brain tumour and what it's taught himO'Sullivan was told only 10% of people with his brain tumour live longer than nine months.11 Jun 06:07 PM
Kahu'So thankful': Mum overwhelmed by community support in cancer fightMisty Paniora, 26, was given just a few months to live after cancer spread to her brain.11 Jun 04:00 AM
New ZealandSuspected arson in Auckland City Hospital ED sees man arrestedAnother fire allegedly deliberately lit inside carpark building at the hospital complex. 09 Jun 06:45 AM
New ZealandL.A protests flare up and uncertainty over parent boost visa | NZ Herald News UpdateLos Angeles protests flare up as National Guardsmen are sent in and there's uncertainty over how popular the Government's new parent boost visa will be. Video / NZ Herald, AFPWatch09 Jun 12:42 AM
New ZealandFears for future of youth blood donations after 25% plummet since CovidThe blood service lost access to schools and universities – its key recruitment grounds.08 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Overloaded': GPs, clinics struggle as flu and Covid cases riseGP shortages prompt more patients to use emergency departments for care.06 Jun 08:40 AM
New Zealand'I knew something wasn't right': Baby's journey to rare diagnosis after 30 seizures a dayAt 6 months old, Mila was diagnosed with CDKL5 deficiency disorder (CDD).05 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand$51m boost for forensic mental health servicesHealth Minister Matt Doocey announced the four-year funding increase at Waikato Hospital.05 Jun 05:00 AM
New ZealandKiwi adventure camp operator charged after boy severely burned on school tripCharges against the trust have been laid at Christchurch District Court. 03 Jun 10:43 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: Rich-lister biggest owner of hospital expanded in $190m project; Manukau Supa Centa dealHe backed $190m 'surgery' to expand NZ's largest private hospital. Why and who is he?02 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Emergency services respond after woman falls 20m at popular Auckland beachShe was critically injured and taken to Auckland City Hospital.02 Jun 06:54 AM
New ZealandMental health facility with crisis beds opens in HastingsWaiorua should help to ease pressure on Hawke's Bay emergency departments.31 May 06:00 PM
New Zealand'I'm not going to die': Praise for 'heroes' after car flips into canal'I’m not going to die tonight, not here, not in this car, not this way.'30 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandTwo seriously injured in alleged Auckland grievous assaultEmergency services were called to the scene about 4pm.29 May 08:32 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandImproving Māori health could boost Hawke’s Bay economy by $120m a year: study'Hawke’s Bay’s working-age Māori aren’t accessing health care early enough.'28 May 06:05 PM
New ZealandWatch - 'National emergency': Mental health patients absconding from EDsEDs have become the default facility for mental health amid a lack of community services.28 May 05:00 PM
