WorldIsraeli evidence of Hamas command centre at Shifa Hospital remains elusiveDays after taking control of Al Shifa, the military has yet to unveil a purported centre.21 Nov 12:26 AM
New Zealand'Toxic relationship': The jobs nurses are doing instead of nursingReturning to work in the health system was like going back into an 'abusive marriage'.20 Nov 07:28 PM
New ZealandSerious injuries in truck crash on SH1 near HuntervilleState Highway 1 has remained open after the incident.19 Nov 07:59 PM
New ZealandHospitals plead for more security after doctors 'punched at the door'Doctors and medical staff fear for their safety after recent attacks at hospitals.19 Nov 07:42 PM
WorldPatients and staff leave Gaza’s biggest hospital 'at gunpoint'Israeli soldiers forced doctors, patients and civilians to leave al-Shifa.18 Nov 09:14 PM
CrimeMan who killed toddler was on bail and just been allowed access to childrenHis conditions were varied after CYFs said it had no safety concerns about him.16 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘No water, no food': Kiwi’s bid to help children trapped near Gaza hospitalAnne Taylor, 74, is working out of Jerusalem as charity's head of mission.16 Nov 03:00 AM
World'Who will take care of them?': Supplies not enough to help stricken Gaza patientsHealth officials said supplies and equipment don't solve the question of safe evacuation.15 Nov 09:45 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'One of those ethical dilemmas' - NZ's hunger for more doctors leaves Pacific Islands shortThe global marketplace for doctors is red-hot, and Polynesian islands are losing out.14 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandOngoing presence of respiratory illnesses and Covid at Whanganui Hospital"They’ve struggled at home with multiple siblings that are sick."13 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandNHI number blunder: Woman had unnecessary colonoscopy meant for someone elseThe woman was told the procedure was a mix-up after her sedation had worn off.13 Nov 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDuncan family continues legacy of support long after polio hospital closure“I’m happy to hand it over to the next generations.”12 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandChild in hospital after Castlecliff hit-and-runPolice are urging the driver of the car to come forward.11 Nov 10:37 PM
World'Unbearably desperate situation': Gaza’s main hospital goes dark in intense fightingIsrael confirmed clashes outside the hospital, but denied it was under siege or attack.11 Nov 06:47 PM
WorldGrowing concerns from allies as civilian casualties mount in GazaIsrael’s prime minister is pushing back against growing calls from Western allies.11 Nov 05:09 PM
New Zealand‘Resource constraints’: Huge gaps found in health reforms could undermine its success70 per cent foresaw risk with resources or with being ready to implement changes.09 Nov 11:25 PM
Crime'Fight or flight, fighting for my sight': Accused suffered eye-gouging, claims self-defenceTwo cousins are on trial for continuing to punch a man after he no longer posed a threat.09 Nov 06:00 AM
New ZealandParamedic breaks down talking about terror attack survivorsCraig Stockdale was one of the first St John ambulance officers at the mosque.08 Nov 01:26 AM
PoliticsThe multimillion-dollar health problem that could hurt the new Government’s plansA big pay parity problem will be a fiscal challenge for the incoming government.07 Nov 03:43 AM
New ZealandPerson in hospital after single-vehicle crashPolice, Hato Hone St John and Fire and Emergency New Zealand respond to incident.07 Nov 02:48 AM
New Zealand'That's not a bonfire': One person in serious condition after house fireA neighbour was outside cleaning when she heard a 'loud bang'.07 Nov 12:22 AM
PremiumPremiumAged careRetirement giant fined $37k after widow complained of husband's dementia careFailure to make a sensory room available was the heart of the case, heard twice.06 Nov 10:28 PM
Kahu'A huge step backwards’: National to restore $5 prescription feesPaying for prescriptions will affect rural families most, say Māori pharmacists.06 Nov 06:46 PM
New ZealandFamily of 8-year-old with incurable brain cancer told to ‘prepare for the worst’About 25 children are diagnosed with brain cancer per year.05 Nov 10:29 PM
New ZealandHuman remains found in grounds of former psychiatric hospitalFemur bone and old patient tag found at the site of the former psychiatric hospital.02 Nov 11:22 PM
New ZealandPatient needing urgent care waits 10 hours to be treated at Waikato EDThe couple’s experience comes after Waikato had one of its worst days ever in July.02 Nov 10:34 PM
New ZealandSH1 crash: One dead, multiple injured after car and truck collide, four helicopters sentOne person was trapped in a light truck and another in a car.02 Nov 10:08 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionDowner profit halves, named as co-defendant in leaky building claimRevenue rises 26 per cent to $2.7 billion.01 Nov 07:43 PM
New ZealandSome waiting lists slashed, but waits for cancer treatment, mental health support, specialist appointments rising"We haven’t seen the improvements we would have liked to have seen," an executive said.31 Oct 11:41 PM
New Zealand'Vulnerable, frail, sick': Hospital worker stole $28k from dozens of patients' cardsThe man spent the money on clothing and gadgets for himself.31 Oct 06:00 AM
New Zealand‘Massive spike’ in Israeli doctors wanting to move to NZRecruitment agencies say doctors are prepared to take a pay cut to move somewhere safer.31 Oct 03:17 AM
New Zealand‘Missed opportunities': Woman died at home a week after ankle surgeryThe woman had a documented history of developing blood clots which staff missed.30 Oct 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHeart surgery delays: Where patients waited the longestThe alarming situation is revealed in figures obtained by the Herald under the OIA.28 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleTick-tick-pause: Ahead of another surgery, Kim Knight contemplates broken hearts and empty wombs"I imagine my uterus as a carelessly arranged spanakopita . . . "27 Oct 06:00 PM
