PoliticsMental health crisis: Wait times for distressed callers more than double as urgent calls for help riseCrisis teams are often only able to respond to “the worst-case scenario”.03 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Wanted to be a nerd': Physio looked up files on victims of crime and organ donors None of the 48 patient files he looked at were, or ever would be, his patients. 03 Nov 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Extraordinary': Man says hospital overdose left his sister with 'no quality of life'The woman struggled to breathe after receiving multiple opioids over 24 hours. 03 Nov 01:00 AM
New Zealand'We should welcome him': Luxon hoping Trump accepts invitation to visit as pair chat golf at ApecThe PM mixed and mingled with some of the world’s most powerful leaders at Apec. 02 Nov 10:06 PM
ChristchurchWorker seriously injured in Christchurch workplace accidentHato Hone St John took one patient to Christchurch Hospital in a serious condition.02 Nov 08:31 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyInfraKiwi: plans for multi-billion fund launched by KiwiSaver's SimplicityCompany to buy $500m-$1b of infrastructure assets, then eventually list on NZX.02 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsGovernment announces 140 new hospital bedsThey will open alongside a new unit at Hawke's Bay Hospital in 2026.02 Nov 01:09 AM
New ZealandOne dead, two injured after rural Waikato crashTwo people remain in hospital with critical to serious injuries.02 Nov 01:03 AM
New Zealand'The best defence is immunisation': Measles outbreak continues to growHealth officials say Kiwis aged 32 to 56 are likely to need a second MMR vaccination.31 Oct 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Very concerning': Minister considers measles vaccine for babies amid outbreakSimeon Brown says as the father of a 2-month-old, he understands parents' concerns.30 Oct 06:32 PM
New ZealandBlown away by bad luck: Couple caught in a string of misfortuneNora, 82, broke her hip when knocked down by a gust of wind. That was just the beginning.30 Oct 12:13 AM
New ZealandPolice helicopter crew in multiple Labour Weekend water rescuesA missing diver was found in Manukau Harbour after over an hour of searching.28 Oct 03:41 AM
New ZealandHelicopter rushes to Waikino after waterfall slip leaves one critically hurtEmergency services were called to Waikino about 2.30pm.27 Oct 05:16 AM
New ZealandSerious crash near Queenstown: Patient airlifted to hospitalThe road near Ben Lomond remains blocked as contractors work to clear it.27 Oct 04:39 AM
New ZealandTwo injured after car towing caravan collides with vehicle in Otago, SH1 blockedOne person has been left seriously injured, a Hato Hone St John spokeswoman says. 26 Oct 11:02 PM
AucklandHit-and-run driver who left dog walkers for dead identified as Auckland company directorThe man was on a Zoom call and trying to call his mother when he struck the two women. 26 Oct 09:00 PM
New ZealandOff-duty lifeguards help rescue hypothermic swimmer at Piha BeachThe rescued swimmer was flown to hospital in a serious condition.25 Oct 06:38 PM
New ZealandHealth system at 'high risk' as measles cases rise, GP warnsSome 82% of New Zealanders are immunised, below the 95% needed to achieve herd immunity.25 Oct 06:45 AM
New ZealandRider dies in hospital days after serious motorcycle crashThe circumstances of the crash are being investigated, police said.24 Oct 06:55 PM
New Zealand'Underappreciated, overworked': Over 10,000 Hamilton workers join 'mega-strike'Nationwide, an estimated 100,000 people walked off their jobs.24 Oct 04:56 AM
New Zealand‘Assuming the worst’: Ferry measles cluster rises to five, patient zero foundHealth officials are urging all October 3 passengers to check for symptoms.24 Oct 04:16 AM
Politics'Unacceptable': Minister orders investigation into Nelson Hospital power outageThe hospital reportedly lost power for about 45 minutes this morning. 23 Oct 03:54 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDerek Cheng: Will Labour’s new health policy deliver better GP care?Labour wants an independent body to set the level of government funding for doctors.23 Oct 12:14 AM
New Zealand'The worst I've ever known': Teachers and nurses join massive strikeUp to 100,000 teachers and healthcare workers are taking part nationwide.22 Oct 10:47 PM
New Zealand'We are not the problem': Tauranga workers rally for mega-strike Strikers gathered in Memorial Park and lined 11th Ave.22 Oct 10:30 PM
New ZealandThursday's mega-strike: What you need to knowWhere BoP strike events will be and how schools and health services will be impacted. 22 Oct 12:03 AM
New ZealandMeasles likely spreading in community, health officials warnFour cases of the illness, including in two children, have been confirmed this week. 21 Oct 10:23 PM
New Zealand‘A timely reminder’: Investigator on cause of Whangārei Hospital car fireFire investigator Jason Goffin says a hot exhaust likely sparked the damaging blaze.21 Oct 10:19 PM
New ZealandCause of Whangārei Hospital carpark inferno that damaged 27 cars under investigation'Initial reports were of ignition of grass in a carpark by a vehicle’s exhaust.'21 Oct 04:21 AM
New Zealand'Different flavour to ED': Hamilton cancer doctor stars in NZ seriesThe Hamilton doctor's passion for medicine ignited at 11, when his grandad died of cancer.21 Oct 04:00 AM
New Zealand'It could have been any of us': Walker finds man killed by falling branch on Mount VictoriaThe man was taken to hospital with critical injuries but died soon after.21 Oct 12:23 AM
New ZealandCyclist’s plea after driver jailed for hit-and-run attackMark Weston says he still lives in constant pain and cannot return to work.19 Oct 07:32 PM
New ZealandOne dead, two injured after Port Waikato boat capsizeThree people were pulled from the water and airlifted to separate hospitals.18 Oct 12:03 AM
CrimeCyclist critically injured in crash with car at intersectionEmergency crews rushed to the Christchurch accident just after 12.40pm.17 Oct 12:37 AM
