OpinionOpinion: How Google's tech can help prevent NZ's most common accidentsOPINION: Addressing fall risks early could save money – and lives – down the track.21 Oct 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Eight steps to a world-class health system in NZOPINION: There are many places in the country where medical care is inaccessible.20 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandChatGPT-like AI models can correctly forecast hospital flu surgesAI models similar to popular ChatGPT may help stretched hospitals manage bumper flu years.20 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Congrats – now bring the Cup home to defendOPINION: 'Massive numbers of spectators will spend lavishly in hotels and restaurants.'20 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Suspicious’: Fire destroys building on grounds of historic Queen Mary HospitalIt took firefighters four hours to put out the fire in the hot springs resort town.19 Oct 01:36 AM
New ZealandFears for knock-on effect of Health NZ proposal for hospital'We don’t want to see any dilution of services in Whanganui.'18 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandChristchurch Hospital fumes exposure: Affected staff nearly double initial reportsAt least 55 people have come forward reporting toxic fumes exposure.18 Oct 12:37 AM
New Zealand'Incredibly valued' senior doctor dies at own Auckland hospital, ED faces disruptionThe hospital considered diverting patients elsewhere after the death.17 Oct 12:21 AM
New ZealandCare of woman by Kaitaia Hospital and others inadequate, breached rightsThe type 2 diabetes sufferer underwent two amputations but died from bacterial infection.16 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan critically injured following an assault in Auckland CentralA man sustained critical injuries after being attacked by two individuals on Auckland's Queen Street this morning. Video / NZ HeraldWatch16 Oct 03:38 PM
New Zealand'Patients have the right to understand every word': Kiwis react to nurses' language banRange of views expressed over ban on migrant nurses speaking their own language at work.15 Oct 11:54 PM
New Zealand'They should talk only in English': Indian nurses told not to speak their languageA patient at Palmerston North Hospital had complained of being 'disrespected'.15 Oct 05:28 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: 'Textbook racism' - we cannot tolerate intolerance in our hospitalsOPINION: This is patronising, condescending ... an infringement on basic human rights.15 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'It's really nasty': Health officials bracing for whooping cough outbreakHealth officials are bracing for a whooping cough outbreak, with newborns most at risk.14 Oct 11:14 PM
New Zealand'Deeply concerned': Christchurch Hospital staff exposed to toxic fumes through A/COne staff member ended up in ICU while others suffered symptoms for months.14 Oct 09:19 PM
New Zealand'Deep impact': Middlemore Hospital announces changes after man's death in overcrowded EDTony Knott collapsed and died in the toilet at Middlemore Hospital's ED waiting room.14 Oct 04:42 AM
New ZealandWatch: Death in overcrowded ED waiting room – 'Dad fell through the cracks in a broken system'A coroner's report said the delays Tony Knott faced were 'relevant' to his death.13 Oct 04:00 PM
CrimeTeenager and woman seriously hurt in Ōtara incident overnightPolice are investigating after two people were taken to the hospital with serious and critical injuries following an incident on Wymondley Rd, Ōtara. Video / NZ HeraldWatch12 Oct 08:54 PM
New Zealand'Praying for a miracle': Radical step a family could take to keep their mum aliveMaureen King, 69, will soon run out of publicly funded treatment options.12 Oct 08:41 PM
New ZealandTeenager, woman taken to hospital with serious injuries after overnight Auckland incidentInvestigating police were examining a driveway at the scene following the incident.12 Oct 08:27 PM
New ZealandFather dies hours after being sent home by Westport hospitalWoman whose husband's death is being reviewed by Te Whatu Ora says she has heard nothing.12 Oct 05:02 AM
New ZealandDargaville Hospital again without a doctor most nights this weekThere are also 'a number of gaps' in the roster for the rest of the month - leaked memo.10 Oct 07:13 PM
OpinionOpinion: GPs shortage - new solutions needed for sustainable primary healthcareOPINION: For every $1 spent in primary care, $14 is saved down the line in hospitals.10 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandDunedin mayor hits the highway in ambulance to save new hospitalJules Radich is taking the Save Our Southern Hospital fight out on the road.09 Oct 08:50 PM
New ZealandSupport for parents of 'Angel Babies'Nothing can prepare expectant parents for the news that their baby has no heartbeat.08 Oct 07:46 PM
New ZealandInside Palmerston North's special room for bereaved familiesPalmerston North Hospital's special room aids bereaved parents with empathy and support.08 Oct 07:38 PM
New Zealand'Heartbreaking': Patient accommodation forced to turn away hundreds gets lifelineRānui House had to turn away 664 families last year because it was full.07 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandNurses union slams Health NZ response to alleged racism at North Shore HospitalPlea comes after patient request to avoid Asian ethnicity staff was initially given okay.05 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandNurse celebrates 50th anniversary at medical centreJean Chegwidden has worked as a nurse for more than 60 years.05 Oct 01:30 AM
New ZealandRacism fallout at North Shore Hospital after patient request to avoid Asian staff membersA patient request to avoid Asian staff was initially granted.04 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Can Bishop fix it? The politics of pulling the pinOPINION: Luxon won't care about a lack of political nous, he will care about delivery.04 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhy Four Square is finally apologising to Kiwi feminist after 55 yearsJoss Shawyer resisted forced adoption and supported other single mothers to do the same04 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandCoroner: Blood loss, drug reaction led to cancer patient's deathWaikato family shocked by coroner's findings; hospital acknowledges their loss.03 Oct 07:03 PM
KahuNew research shows Māori infants are at highest risk of contracting meningitisMeningitis Foundation chair knows the personal pain this deadly disease can inflict.02 Oct 06:59 PM