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Police investigation underway following a serious incident in Glen Eden.
Police are investigating a serious incident that occurred last night on Brandon Road in Glen Eden. Video / NZ Herald
Myeloma warrior woman: Hamiltonian's brave fight against incurable cancer
The 60yo showed no cancer signs until an unrelated netball injury landed her in hospital.
'Love you for all the days': Young mum dies after cancer battle, leaving two kids
Her 8-year-old daughter farewelled her by saying, 'I will love you for all the days'.
'Ruthless': Sam Neill condemns Govt over proposed Dunedin hospital cuts
The Hollywood actor has weighed into the Dunedin Hospital cutbacks saga.
'Compelling' case to evolve Kāpiti Health Centre into a polyclinic
A modern polyclinic would have 'numerous benefits'.
Police, cabbies attacked in brawl at hospital after minor crash
Witnesses describe the attackers as being gang members.
Burned-out cardiologist says health commissioner 'living in La La Land'
“The whole system relies on people overworking.”
'It's scary if you think you're going to die': Patient feels doctors have given up
Robert Ewart wants high blood pressure control, after being hospitalised four times.
'Mummy is not going to give up': Young mother faces final days after brain cancer diagnosis
“She really wanted to fight for her kids”.
'Depressing, unsafe': Doctor speaks out on dire state of Whangārei Hospital
An Northland emergency doctor says the health system is in a death spiral.
Tributes flow for 'incredibly valued' doctor after shock death in Auckland hospital he worked in
The doctor presented to the North Shore hospital as a patient.
Hospital without night doctors is safe, Health NZ says
Dargaville Hospital a-okay, although high-risk patients taken to Whangārei Hospital.
Opinion: The forgotten cancer – lives at stake as we wait for Govt action
OPINION: More than 21,000 Kiwis are living with a blood cancer.
Keeping Dargaville Hospital open '100% political decision', leaked email says
Staff say keeping the hospital "fully functioning" is a political, not clinical, decision.
Ryan Bridge: Hospital beds, not berths – don't sink Govt cash into Am Cup defence
OPINION: If we’re building infrastructure, let’s go for hospital beds over yacht berths.
'100% preventable': Man dies after hospital fall, more than 24-hour wait in ED
Kerry Mason's father Brian Brosnahan died after a 'huge fall' on a hospital ward.
“100% preventable”: Daughter says father died after “huge fall” on hospital ward
Kerry Mason believes an overwhelmed health system contributed to her dad Brian Brosnahan’s death at Rotorua Hospital. Video / Mike Scott / Michael Morrah
Opinion: How Google's tech can help prevent NZ's most common accidents
OPINION: Addressing fall risks early could save money – and lives – down the track.
Opinion: Eight steps to a world-class health system in NZ
OPINION: There are many places in the country where medical care is inaccessible.
ChatGPT-like AI models can correctly forecast hospital flu surges
AI models similar to popular ChatGPT may help stretched hospitals manage bumper flu years.
Letters: Congrats – now bring the Cup home to defend
OPINION: 'Massive numbers of spectators will spend lavishly in hotels and restaurants.'
‘Suspicious’: Fire destroys building on grounds of historic Queen Mary Hospital
It took firefighters four hours to put out the fire in the hot springs resort town.
Fears for knock-on effect of Health NZ proposal for hospital
'We don’t want to see any dilution of services in Whanganui.'
Christchurch Hospital fumes exposure: Affected staff nearly double initial reports
At least 55 people have come forward reporting toxic fumes exposure.
'Incredibly valued' senior doctor dies at own Auckland hospital, ED faces disruption
The hospital considered diverting patients elsewhere after the death.
Care of woman by Kaitaia Hospital and others inadequate, breached rights
The type 2 diabetes sufferer underwent two amputations but died from bacterial infection.
Man critically injured following an assault in Auckland Central
A man sustained critical injuries after being attacked by two individuals on Auckland's Queen Street this morning. Video / NZ Herald
'Patients have the right to understand every word': Kiwis react to nurses' language ban
Range of views expressed over ban on migrant nurses speaking their own language at work.
'They should talk only in English': Indian nurses told not to speak their language
A patient at Palmerston North Hospital had complained of being 'disrespected'.
Opinion: 'Textbook racism' - we cannot tolerate intolerance in our hospitals
OPINION: This is patronising, condescending ... an infringement on basic human rights.
'It's really nasty': Health officials bracing for whooping cough outbreak
Health officials are bracing for a whooping cough outbreak, with newborns most at risk.
'Deeply concerned': Christchurch Hospital staff exposed to toxic fumes through A/C
One staff member ended up in ICU while others suffered symptoms for months.
'Deep impact': Middlemore Hospital announces changes after man's death in overcrowded ED
Tony Knott collapsed and died in the toilet at Middlemore Hospital's ED waiting room.