Private Auckland hospital doubles in size: New $3m robot, extra beds, surgical expansion
Three new procedure rooms and space for 15 extra beds have opened.
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Eloise Matete said having her own children made her realise she wanted to be a midwife.
Kiwis with rare condition spend up to $200k for surgery overseas. Does it work?
Patients say Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome surgery is life-changing. Experts not so sure.
Hospital investigates claim staff member swore at woman, left collapsed man
The hospital says the review is ongoing and its communications could have been better.
Police investigating suspicious car fires
Police are investigating several suspicious vehicle fires in central Auckland in recent days and are seeking the public's help. Video / NZ Herald
'We all miss him': Mum-of-four on losing husband to blood cancer
Every day eight New Zealanders are diagnosed with a form of blood cancer.
Hospitalised: All Blacks legend Keven Mealamu shares video of shock collapse at gym
Footage shows Mealamu stumble and fall during group fitness session.
Health NZ cut nursing costs, staff not back-filled as patients wait to be seen
Health New Zealand insists recruitment has continued in the nursing sector.
GPs say specialist shortages at Whanganui Hospital adding to strain
"These shortages are having a tangible impact on patient care."
Catheter unchanged for four months: Patient suffers life-threatening complications
The home care company, Nurse Maude, has been told to apologise and make changes.
Brave Daisy Nicholl chats and plays despite missing a third of her skull
Three-year-old Daisy Nicholl had the missing part of her skull replaced this week. Video / Supplied
Kiwi parents of babies with heart defects interviewed in ground-breaking research
What's it like to discover your unborn baby has a major heart condition?
'He means the world to me': Auckland man fighting for life after contracting typhoid
'We do not know when he will recover, and the doctors have not provided a time frame.'
Opinion: 'Can no longer bear to patch people up' - retiring doc's fix for failing health system
OPINION: The medical workforce is burned out, retiring early - and increasingly giving up.
'Unfair and illegal': GPs lay complaint with Commerce Commission
Doctors say the deals they're forced to sign are bad for all New Zealanders.
Health Minister to reveal more about health targets amid fears of manipulation
Targets for ED wait times have been gamed in the past.
'You're home now': Family, friends farewell 22-year-old killed in Far North
A woman has been charged with the murder of Arthur James Tahere.
Patient dies in ED waiting room at Rotorua Hospital
The woman collapsed in the packed waiting room and could not be revived.
Councillor urges tight-knit Kaitāia community to give support after homicide
A 29-year-old woman has been arrested and charged with murder.
Seriously injured man dropped off at hospital dies, police investigating
The man died shortly after being dropped off at Kaitāia Hospital, police say.
Homicide investigation launched after man dropped off at Northland hospital dies
The man died shortly after being dropped off at Kaitāia Hospital, police say.
Ngāi Tahu takes minority stake in online GP service founded by Cecilia Robinson
The iwi has become a minority shareholder of Tend Health, thanks to sharing a mutual goal.
Kiwis importing hearing aids to avoid prohibitive local costs
Carolyn Cooper warns that untreated hearing loss increases the risk of dementia.
'Concept of family doctors in NZ is dead': GPs warn of primary care collapse
Doctors liken Herald footage of people queuing for care as 'Third World'.
Person airlifted to hospital after falling from Auckland cliff
Ambulance crews said the patient suffered critical injuries.
Community in shock as Waiheke's only after-hours medical clinic shuts down
Locals have been blindsided by the closure, with no clear explanation provided.
Woman died in hospital because cardiac alarm volume was turned down
It took staff several minutes to notice the woman's monitor alarm had been activated.
Health crisis: GPs set to increase patient fees
GP clinics have raised fees to meet demand and it's putting pressure on those in need.
Waikato Hospital patient waits more than a month for triple bypass
NZ's health crisis has patients in for long wait for life-saving surgery.
'Makes no sense': Health Minister queries hospital after toast taken off the menu for new mums
The minister wants the decision reconsidered saying toast is an 'easy comfort food'.
Doctors’ wait times and coffee costs | Focus Morning Bulletin September 2, 2024
In today’s headlines, desperate Ōtara patients queue in the cold for hours, housing market heats up and coffee costs spark debate.
Revealed: Why elective surgeries are cancelled at late notice
Health Minister Shane Reti asked top-level officials to provide a briefing on the issue.
JLL retirement village study: population up, companies adjust growth
Most older people do not live in such villages, even with 53,000 people there now.
'Heartbreaking': Patients queue in cold from 6am to see doctor
Patients said they sometimes waited five hours to see a doctor.