New Zealand200 more hospital ED security guards to counter 'unacceptable' violenceThe Health Minister says we're on track to record 5000 assaults in EDs across NZ.21 Dec 10:21 PM
New ZealandMiddlemore’s plea, airport mayhem and Christmas lunch | Focus Morning Bulletin, December 22Middlemore Hospital’s public plea, Christmas mayhem hits Auckland airport and why Christmas dessert might be a bit pricier this year in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / AP / NZHerald Watch21 Dec 06:51 PM
New ZealandHuge Middlemore ED demand: Plea for patients with ‘threats to life or limb’ onlyThe plea comes as new data shows large numbers are going to EDs and facing longer delays.21 Dec 04:24 AM
EntertainmentJimmy Barnes health update: 'Best present I could ever wish for'The news follows pictures released showing the extent of the star's recovery ahead.19 Dec 09:26 PM
New ZealandMan shot by police transferred back to Whanganui HospitalThe man was shot after allegedly assaulting officers on December 12.19 Dec 03:02 AM
New ZealandHealth Minister Shane Reti brings in observer at Health NZ because of ‘significant challenges’ with health reformsFormer healthcare executive Ken Whelan has been brought to oversee the sector.18 Dec 11:29 PM
New ZealandElderly woman in hospital after stroke brutally assaulted with chair by another patientPolice say they are making inquiries after a patient was injured at Tauranga Hospital.15 Dec 05:15 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAustralia bans engineered stone - will NZ follow?One lung expert says silica dust from engineered stone 'is our new version of asbestos'.15 Dec 01:31 AM
Kahu'I thought Māori was just part of my DNA, not my identity'Isaac Samuels hopes to specialise in ophthalmology.14 Dec 11:07 PM
TalanoaSamoan graduate fulfills his grandparents’ dreamNursing graduate Elijah Muaiava’s plan B turned to plan A.14 Dec 08:56 PM
New ZealandWellington Hospital risks losing right to train junior radiologistsThe hospital has just months to fix the problems or will lose its right to train juniors.13 Dec 11:10 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandProstate cancer: 'I don’t want anyone else to go through the hell I’ve gone through'The Prostate Cancer Foundation wants an initial pilot for all men aged over 50.10 Dec 10:34 PM
WorldIsrael-Hamas war: Returned surgeon gives testimony to UK war crimes unitMore than 17,700 people have been killed in Gaza, according to the local health ministry.10 Dec 02:37 AM
New ZealandGovt eyes private partnerships for future hospital developmentsACT coalition deal commits the government to explore build and lease-back arrangements.09 Dec 02:57 AM
New Zealand'Fantastic news': Mum cancer-free after international medical trialHamilton woman Lisa Martin was among those whose aggressive cancer was eliminated.08 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland man dies from critical injuries after assaultPolice are seeking information on the assault, which occurred in Helensville last month.08 Dec 03:40 AM
PremiumPremiumAged careThree retirement village issues NZ Shareholders Association is considering'More transparency in cash-flow reporting: something we’re happy about, some way to go.'05 Dec 03:02 AM
New ZealandWaikato Uni confident of med school despite Act request for new costingsThe $380m project has raised questions over cost, staffing and the funding process.04 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhanganui assault victim in stable conditionThe victim was flown to Wellington Hospital in a serious condition.04 Dec 12:24 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteven Joyce: Centralisation isn’t working - it’s time to trust the regionsOPINION: Health, education, water...if centralisation continues, problems will get worse.01 Dec 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAged care'Totally unfair': Retirement village resident decries $285,000 transfer feeConsumer NZ says such fees are unfair and mean people often can't shift.01 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Little fighter': Dad says Sapphire Wakefield making small improvements as she turns 6 in hospitalSchoolgirl hit by a driver who may have been on the phone is "showing signs of healing".01 Dec 02:34 AM
New ZealandSt John were ill-equipped to deal with mosque shootings — expert'You don't learn to dance on the night of the ball,' says a counter-terrorism expert.01 Dec 01:43 AM
New ZealandSenior doctors settle pay dispute with Te Whatu OraDoctors have received an average pay rise of just over 5.7 per cent.30 Nov 11:49 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay Hospital scanner a first for NZReal benefits await patients at Hawke's Bay Hospital.30 Nov 10:49 PM
New Zealand'It was horrific': Girl fighting for life after being run over walking home from schoolLittle Sapphire Wakefield was resuscitated three times at the scene of the accident.30 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandEmergency response like trying to put together 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle, terror inquest finds"We tried our very best to pick each piece up and put it where it should go."29 Nov 01:23 AM
WorldAussie cop facing manslaughter charge for tasering 95-year-old granNSW Police has fielded criticism for not revealing for 36 hours that a Taser was used.29 Nov 12:23 AM
WorldKiller electrician found to have had sex with more than 100 corpses at UK hospitalsAn inquiry was launched to find out how he was able to get away with it for so long.28 Nov 08:08 PM
New Zealand‘Just come to bed with me:’ Male nurse censured for sexually harassing colleague“Just one date, it’s not going to hurt you” Gareth Lunar told the woman.27 Nov 06:00 AM
New ZealandNurses plan new strikes this weekNurses have planned to stop work this week in a campaign for better pay.26 Nov 11:23 PM
PremiumPremiumAged careRadius expenses push profit down as it brings in nurses from overseasCompany went on a big overseas nursing recruitment drive last year to fully staff places.26 Nov 09:01 PM
New ZealandPhone not pliers helps patient resolve toothache agonyWith throat and mouth swelling, head pounding and painkillers useless, he needed 'relief'.26 Nov 05:31 PM
New ZealandMedical students struggling to make ends meet with grant unchanged since 200660 per cent of medical students are skipping essentials to make ends meet, surveys show.26 Nov 04:00 PM
