Latest update on injured Whangārei yachtie in a Panama hospital
Plans are in progress to fly the seriously-injured sailor back to New Zealand.
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'Terrible gap' in mental health care means kids admitted to adult services
One in four young people are admitted to adult inpatient services in Aotearoa.
Elderly dog attack victim with dementia needs multiple surgeries for broken bones, tendons
The elderly woman with dementia was left to fend for herself after dog attack.
The plan to end ‘postcode lottery’ in health
But National says Health Minister Ayesha Verrall's plan is "complete fantasy".
One dead after crash in Riverhead
Two others were taken to hospital with 'serious and critical' injuries.
Woman taken to Christchurch Hospital after Kaitoke crash
Power to 224 Powerco customers was cut as a result of the incident.
Te Whatu Ora rebuked for ‘unacceptable’ OIA delays
Two complaints have been upheld relating to the release of hospital safety data.
Hawke's Bay's new hospital? Proposed new site revealed
The corner of York Road and the Hawke's Bay Expressway would house a new hospital.
Northlander cheats death with a miraculous recovery
A bug paralyses Northlander who collapsed after India trip.
Woman reeling after three failed IUD removal procedures in one day
A woman was sent home bleeding after an IUD removal went wrong - three times.
Pregnant women ‘crying and distressed’ as midwifery shortage intensifies
"I can’t sacrifice my own family for somebody else’s."
Lead Whakaari burns surgeon Dr Richard Wong She honoured on King's Birthday
'We rebuild bodies to restore lives and that’s what we're trying to do.'
Tragic milestone: NZ on verge of reporting 3000th Covid-19 death
Epidemiologist says coronavirus is on track to claim twice as many lives as flu in 2023.
One dead and multiple critical injuries after crash, roads closed
Several roads around the crash site - on Botany Rd, Golflands - have been closed.
Ambulances waiting longer to drop off patients to hospital
One paramedic tells of a more than two-hour wait before handing over a patient.
Covid-19 numbers: 14,371 new cases, 49 deaths in past week
The total number of deaths from the disease is now 2942.
Deputy PM's new Hawke's Bay Hospital quote creates confusion
The mixed messages continue about hospital development in Hawke's Bay.
Amputee who was sexually harassed at Hutt Hospital claims her call bell was disconnected
'He just kept coming in', Linda Worrall says.
Exclusive: Rise in maternity incidents at Auckland Hospital
Nearly half of the hospital's midwifery positions were vacant.
Three apples for dinner: Vegan hospital patient left 'hungry and frustrated'
'The sad sandwich had a single slice of tomato in it.'
Patients to be asked if they still need operations
Te Whatu Ora about to ask 30,000 patients waiting for operations if they still need them.
Preparations for rise in winter flu patients amp up
“We are aware that getting into timely general practice is a problem.”
Exhausted nurses fear making a fatal mistake, Employment Court hears
Health bosses say a planned one-hour strike by nurses on Wednesday is unlawful.
Newborn 'robbed of his basic rights' after inadequate maternity care leads to brain damage
Parents: Our baby has been robbed of achieving his true potential in life.
'Absolute competition': Australia warns of battle with NZ to attract doctors
New Zealand isn't the only country struggling to attract health staff.
'I do nothing else': Ukrainian trauma surgeon operates on soldiers all day long
'I don’t even remember the last time I extracted a bullet.'
Starship nurse struck off after risking children’s safety
The nurse also worked at Wellington Hospital.
Shane Reti: Government's Winter Plan a good idea, but falls short
Labour’s Winter Health Plan has serious shortcomings, writes Shane Reti.
'Severely distraught': Parents' grief after 1yo dies of meningococcal disease
Two dads have laid bare their grief after their son's three-day battle with the illness.
Mayor floats idea of private ownership to hasten Hawke’s Bay’s quest for new hospital
A public-private healthcare partnership could be an option, Sandra Hazlehurst says.
Napier to get permanent St John shuttle; volunteer drivers needed
The cyclone has only highlighted the struggle for those needing to get to Hastings.
'Trust your gut': Kiwi mum's instinct saves baby’s life
When their baby became ill, the helpless parents watched as experts flew into action.