New ZealandDown the drain: Millions spent to fix faulty hospital pipesAlmost $70m has been spent fixing hole-riddled pipes at Wellington Regional Hospital.17 Aug 06:03 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSpecial investigation: Apology after autistic mum's baby taken - but it's too late to get him backThe mother involved speaks to the Herald, in her first interview.16 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Never seen this before': Hospital ED hits 'Code Black'This afternoon, the Whangārei Hospital's ED was at 156% capacity.16 Aug 03:43 AM
New Zealand‘We are now at our limit’: Doctors speak out as new patients to be turned awayEmployed staff already work 40-60 hours a week plus additional shifts.15 Aug 09:10 PM
New ZealandPolice officers meet baby born in back of their squad carBaby Kahurangi gets cuddles and gifts from officers there for her birth.15 Aug 12:00 AM
New Zealand'We have to face some very strong medicine as an organisation' - Health NZ boss Lester LevyHealth NZ boss Dr Lester Levy says there is a "serious financial problem" in health.14 Aug 12:39 AM
New Zealand'Unaffordable': Hospital upgrades will cost billionsAccording to officials, many hospitals are reaching the end of their life cycles.13 Aug 10:58 PM
New ZealandTemporary closure ahead for Medlab at Whanganui HospitalThe closure will also affect visitors trying to access Whanganui Hospital's main entrance.13 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandTerminally ill Lake Alice survivors to receive $20,000 'rapid payments' from GovtThe cash will be available for patients from the Lake Alice Child and Adolescent Unit.13 Aug 06:54 AM
New ZealandGreenlea rescue heli wraps up 'busy' JulyThe crew carried out 38 missions across the Lakes and Central Plateau region.12 Aug 08:07 PM
New ZealandWhat is Influenza A?Auckland has had the most hospital admissions for influenza since 2015.11 Aug 08:16 PM
New Zealand'Leaving work in tears': Wairarapa Hospital short-staffed by 40 nursesOne experienced nurse said the demand in recent weeks had 'brought staff to their knees'.10 Aug 11:34 PM
New ZealandGunshot mystery as injured person arrives in hospitalPolice are trying to "piece together" what happened before person reached hospital.10 Aug 03:54 AM
New Zealand'No one listened to me': Mums share stories of birth trauma to help othersKiwi mums have shared their stories of birth trauma in a bid to raise awareness.09 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: NZ’s health crisis clear after 24 hours in a city hospitalOPINION: 'For the 24 hours I was in hospital, I was a 'wall hanging' in the ADU corridor.'05 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandChristchurch Hospital unit opens four years after being builtIt had been 'frustrating' to have the unit there but not be able to use it.05 Aug 08:36 AM
New Zealand‘I apologise to patients every day’: Northlanders suffer as health crisis takes holdPatients are being misdiagnosed, face hours of travel for treatment or can't see a GP.02 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandHospital doctors told to make beds, clean sinks'On one shift I made seven beds, answered a million phone calls and fixed the printer.'01 Aug 08:14 PM
PremiumPremiumAged careRyman reviewing new residents' fixed weekly fees: 'Quite a financial drag''The fixed fee has hurt us. No one expected rates to go up 15% per annum."01 Aug 04:53 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFormer Health NZ board members hit back at PM's attack on their credibilityMembers said they were "all over" Health NZ's financial problems - contrary to Govt claims31 Jul 03:09 AM
OpinionOpinion: A mum and new-born twins faced a health crisis - we're grateful for their world-class careOPINION: What we saw in 20 days was world-class care delivered almost without exception.31 Jul 02:00 AM
New ZealandAuckland cancer patient pays $45k just to have medication administeredAllowing unfunded drugs to be taken in public hospitals not on the agenda, Govt confirmed.30 Jul 10:23 PM
New ZealandDoctor shortage increases waits for cancer treatmentDoctor vacancies and a reduction in planned care over summer are chief culprits.28 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentWeinstein in prison hospital with Covid and double pneumoniaThe disgraced producer was transferred from jail as prosecutors push for an early retrial.26 Jul 10:38 PM
New ZealandForced adoptions, starvation, beatings: Landmark report reveals horrors for unwed mumsThis is what happened to girls and women sent to unmarried mothers' homes.25 Jul 01:16 AM
New Zealand'Hammered from every direction': Patients sent back to ED from wardsRotorua ED has just 12 senior doctors - most of them part-time.24 Jul 08:37 PM
New Zealand'Having to wait too long': New commissioner tackles health waiting timesThe health minister is blaming the Labour government for a $130m monthly overspend.23 Jul 01:00 AM
New ZealandHealth NZ criticised after misread smears allowed cancer to spreadPippa van Paauwe’s smear tests were incorrectly assessed as normal, two consecutive times.22 Jul 05:52 AM
OpinionOpinion: The likely cause of CrowdStrike chaos – and how Trump could undermine cyber securityOPINION: The former President undermined a key agency – and could gut it if re-elected.21 Jul 03:00 AM
WorldHospital told nurse who supported Lucy Letby 'she shouldn't give evidence'Medics say they were advised that getting involved in the case could harm their careers.20 Jul 11:43 PM
New Zealand'Increase in phishing': Scam warning as 'malicious cyber actors' take advantage of IT outageNational cyber intelligence agency warns Kiwis to 'be alert' to scammers amid IT outage.20 Jul 03:26 AM
New Zealand'He wouldn't wake up': Coroner investigates baby's hospital deathMother Sharnz Welsh is marking the first anniversary of her son's death.19 Jul 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAged care'Back off Arvida' - union protest against cuts at village owned by $4.2b retirement giant'Won’t be able to care for all of them because there won’t be enough time.'19 Jul 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Huge shock': Baby due in October already has 3 open heart surgeries plannedA scan at 20 weeks revealed a heart defect that will require surgery a week after birth.17 Jul 04:22 AM
