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
New ZealandDunedin Hospital scaleback: Nurses issue warning to GovernmentPeople will die if plans to scale back are carried out, the Nurses Organisation says.01 Oct 06:42 AM
New ZealandHealth Minister opens new Rotorua Hospital children's unitRotorua Hospital's children's unit has undergone refurbishment. Video / Laura SmithWatch01 Oct 12:35 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSir Ian Taylor: An open letter to the PM on Dunedin Hospital and the future of healthcareOPINION: Playing one region off against another is cheap politics.30 Sep 10:55 PM
New ZealandOpinion: Inside Dunedin’s historic hospital cuts protest with 35,000 angry southernersOPINION: The people were angry – and they say Saturday's scenes are just the start.30 Sep 07:05 PM
New ZealandKey documents about Dunedin Hospital build yet to be releasedLocals have questioned the Government's assertion the cost could blow out to $3 billion.30 Sep 03:31 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandClosure of Birthcare birthing suites ‘could increase pressure on public hospital services’ in AuckReaction to Birthcare in Parnell closing its birth suites from December 31.29 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice to refuse 'inappropriate' mental health calloutsPolice receive calls from hospitals for help they believe should not involve them.28 Sep 11:51 PM
New Zealand'I love him even more': Twin responds to brother's surfing injury“Everything we do now is about protecting Matt’s mana” while he undergoes treatment.28 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandMayor of Dunedin supports protesters 'fighting' hospital cutsDunedin Mayor Jules Radich said residents have the right to be outraged.28 Sep 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Bloody lied to': Fury in Dunedin as tens of thousands gather to 'fight' hospital cutsDunedin Mayor Jules Radich said residents have the right to be outraged.28 Sep 01:30 AM
PoliticsDunedin march against ‘broken promise’ as new hospital project faces massive cutsBroken promises and accusations of a government backtrack have fuelled a protest that is expected to draw thousands in defence of Dunedin’s new hospital project. Video / NZ HeraldWatch28 Sep 12:13 AM
New Zealand'Best friends and little devils': Twins share remarkable bond despite serious heart conditionThree-year-old twins Logan and Juno are always up to mischief, says mum.27 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstruction'Plant was too small' - pre-cast concrete manufacturer ups production 50%Father emigrated to New Zealand with $10 in his pocket then founded a growing business.25 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Waiting and in pain': Auckland man describes seven-hour ordeal in Middlemore A&EHe was met with a 15m-long queue upon arrival at the hospital.25 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financePrivate Auckland hospital doubles in size: New $3m robot, extra beds, surgical expansionThree new procedure rooms and space for 15 extra beds have opened.22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandHospital investigates claim staff member swore at woman, left collapsed manThe hospital says the review is ongoing and its communications could have been better.20 Sep 05:00 PM
Kahu'I'm proof it can work': Midwifery student encourages others to study healthEloise Matete said having her own children made her realise she wanted to be a midwife.20 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKiwis 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.20 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice investigating suspicious car firesPolice are investigating several suspicious vehicle fires in central Auckland in recent days and are seeking the public's help. Video / NZ HeraldWatch20 Sep 02:12 PM
New Zealand'We all miss him': Mum-of-four on losing husband to blood cancerEvery day eight New Zealanders are diagnosed with a form of blood cancer.17 Sep 11:02 PM
New ZealandHospitalised: All Blacks legend Keven Mealamu shares video of shock collapse at gymFootage shows Mealamu stumble and fall during group fitness session.17 Sep 02:25 AM
