New Zealand'Unable to walk': The spike in severe injuries linked to nitrous oxide abuseSix cases have been referred to the neurology department, compared to none last year.23 Jul 04:53 AM
New Zealand'Lots of my friends are fighting': Ukrainian doctor visiting Auckland on the pain of Russia’s invasionDr Iryna Ovchar is being hosted by eye surgeons in Auckland.22 Jul 04:01 AM
New Zealand10-year-old raises $20,000 for Starship by auctioning heart-shaped chipBluebird offered to match the amount of the winner’s bid.22 Jul 03:23 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Racial bias’ in paediatrics exam favours white candidates, doctors claimA group of more than 30 doctors believes racial bias is behind different pass rates.21 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Give back our walking frames’: Hospitals' plea as equipment runs lowChristchurch and Burwood Hospitals have offered a "no questions asked" return scheme.21 Jul 12:01 AM
New ZealandNorthland lab scientist fails in suspension battleLei Yang took Te Whatu Ora Tai Tokerau to the Employment Relations Authority16 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘I have never seen an ED that busy’: Shane Reti's night ride with 19 ambulance crewsOver three months, National's health spokesman shadowed medics across the country.16 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExclusive: ‘Serious fire risk’ at hospital hostel that houses visiting doctorsUp to 50 visiting doctors and nurses could be sleeping in the building.14 Jul 11:20 PM
New ZealandInaccurate hospital figures: Review finds poor planning, data teams ‘overwhelmed’The review was triggered by inaccurate figures on emergency department waiting times.12 Jul 08:34 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHospital loses accreditation for its radiology departmentStaff shortages and ageing equipment sees radiation department stripped of accreditation.12 Jul 02:49 AM
New ZealandHospital ‘hot-bedding’: Patients moved from beds to chairs to free up spaceIt's one of several drastic measures being used by over-occupied hospitals.11 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandKaitāia Hospital health coach easing the anxiety of those seeking helpInnovative roles are being used to help both the healthcare system and patients cope.10 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandDunedin Hospital faces losing right to train junior cancer doctorsA report found cancer patients were harmed for years by long waitlists.10 Jul 12:30 AM
New ZealandDeadly dust: Photos reveal alarming conditions at Kiwi worksitesPhotos released for the first time show dangerous working conditions.07 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandHealth report sheds light: ‘Takes longer, costs more’Basic, costly mistakes made for years around budgets, schedules and design.05 Jul 10:22 PM
New Zealand81yo waited a year for surgery - it was cancelled as she sat in the waiting room'I’m in agony. I have the most horrific pain', she says.05 Jul 08:00 PM
New ZealandCataract surgery: Eye surgeons worry about meeting demandHospitals may struggle to cope with increased demand for cataract surgery.03 Jul 08:37 PM
New ZealandMental health: Patients told not to call 24/7 crisis hub at nightLeaked email reveals the extent of staffing shortages at a major Wellington service.03 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRural doctors under the pump“The issue has been there for a very long time."03 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandGovt approves funding for hospital business caseHawke's Bay is included in the regional hospital redevelopment programme.03 Jul 04:13 AM
New ZealandHospital redevelopment programme: Te Matau a MāuiTe Whatu Ora confirm Hawke's Bay is officially part of the Regional Hospital Redevelopment Programme. Video / Te Whatu Ora HBWatch03 Jul 03:34 AM
New Zealand‘Flames emerged from mouth’: Man’s airway catches fire mid-surgeryMemories of the man's burnt face still haunt his family.03 Jul 02:08 AM
New ZealandSecrets of the dying: Hospice nurses reveal patients' last wishesA patient who would only meet in a pub, a man whose wife said he was going to die at 3pm.01 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA&E crisis: Senior doctor's plea - ‘Everyone’s getting burnt out. We’re exhausted.’'If I didn’t think there were knock-on effects for patients, I wouldn't be talking.'30 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandExclusive: Nurses refused to treat two patients because of safety fearsExtremely rare stop-work orders highlight growing pressure on frontline hospital staff.30 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWorkers have unacceptably high exposures to carcinogens, study finds58 per cent of workers in NZ are exposed to at least one cancer-causing agent at work.30 Jun 12:12 AM
New ZealandDocs give Te Whatu Ora a fail mark for first yearA year since 20 district health boards were abolished, the prognosis is disappointing.29 Jun 07:09 PM
New ZealandConstruction inflation adds to hospital project cost blow-outsThe latest cost blowouts for hospital projects poised to triple in price to $150m.28 Jun 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionNeighbours v Southern Cross Healthcare: High Court decision on costsBusiness plans to expand its Brightside Hospital in the neighbourhood area.27 Jun 04:54 AM
New ZealandImportant milestone for health services in KāpitiKāpiti Day Hospital set to open.27 Jun 02:48 AM
PoliticsRevealed: The 'insulting' number of accepted claims for permanent surgical mesh injuriesOfficials are investigating pausing the use of surgical mesh for a common birth injury.26 Jun 05:28 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHalf of surgeons assessed for using surgical mesh did not meet minimum standardsIt comes as the Ministry of Health considers a pause on mesh implants for some operations.25 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandRugby on edge: Two promising players suffer critical injuries mid-gameBoth players were transported to Auckland Hospital in a critical condition.25 Jun 05:00 PM
TalanoaNew study on why Pacific patients are high users of EDsStudy debunks belief that Pacific people don't use primary healthcare before visiting ED.24 Jun 07:01 AM
