New ZealandTwo dead after separate Wairarapa morning crashesA third person is seriously injured.31 May 12:08 AM
New ZealandAmbulances waiting longer to drop off patients to hospitalOne paramedic tells of a more than two-hour wait before handing over a patient.30 May 02:41 AM
New ZealandCovid-19 numbers: 14,371 new cases, 49 deaths in past weekThe total number of deaths from the disease is now 2942.29 May 02:22 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDeputy PM's new Hawke's Bay Hospital quote creates confusionThe mixed messages continue about hospital development in Hawke's Bay.28 May 11:57 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAmputee who was sexually harassed at Hutt Hospital claims her call bell was disconnected'He just kept coming in', Linda Worrall says.27 May 08:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExclusive: Rise in maternity incidents at Auckland HospitalNearly half of the hospital's midwifery positions were vacant.26 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandThree apples for dinner: Vegan hospital patient left 'hungry and frustrated''The sad sandwich had a single slice of tomato in it.'25 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandPatients to be asked if they still need operationsTe Whatu Ora about to ask 30,000 patients waiting for operations if they still need them.24 May 09:04 PM
New ZealandPreparations for rise in winter flu patients amp up“We are aware that getting into timely general practice is a problem.”23 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandExhausted nurses fear making a fatal mistake, Employment Court hearsHealth bosses say a planned one-hour strike by nurses on Wednesday is unlawful.22 May 07:46 AM
New ZealandNewborn 'robbed of his basic rights' after inadequate maternity care leads to brain damageParents: Our baby has been robbed of achieving his true potential in life.22 May 03:06 AM
World'Absolute competition': Australia warns of battle with NZ to attract doctorsNew Zealand isn't the only country struggling to attract health staff.19 May 12:12 AM
World'I do nothing else': Ukrainian trauma surgeon operates on soldiers all day long'I don’t even remember the last time I extracted a bullet.'18 May 04:08 AM
New ZealandStarship nurse struck off after risking children’s safetyThe nurse also worked at Wellington Hospital.15 May 04:19 AM
New ZealandMan died after medication mix-upOne of the nurses resigned following the man's death.15 May 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandShane Reti: Government's Winter Plan a good idea, but falls shortLabour’s Winter Health Plan has serious shortcomings, writes Shane Reti.14 May 05:00 PM
Lifestyle'Severely distraught': Parents' grief after 1yo dies of meningococcal diseaseTwo dads have laid bare their grief after their son's three-day battle with the illness.12 May 02:58 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMayor floats idea of private ownership to hasten Hawke’s Bay’s quest for new hospitalA public-private healthcare partnership could be an option, Sandra Hazlehurst says.11 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandNapier to get permanent St John shuttle; volunteer drivers neededThe cyclone has only highlighted the struggle for those needing to get to Hastings.09 May 03:30 AM
Lifestyle'Trust your gut': Kiwi mum's instinct saves baby’s lifeWhen their baby became ill, the helpless parents watched as experts flew into action.06 May 05:29 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyInland Revenue wants to liquidate aged care businessIRD’s three applications to be heard in the High Court at Hamilton on Monday, May 15.05 May 05:45 AM
New Zealand'Its going to be a slog': Doctors concerned new health plans won't ease pressureA new government plan will make very little difference to overcrowding and huge waits.04 May 10:54 PM
New Zealand'Not doing enough': Dentist calls for Govt to prioritise dental healthSurgery wait times are affecting children's health, families and society.03 May 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandC-section scrap: Private obstetricians fume at ‘inappropriate’ Auckland Hospital rulesEmails reveal predictions of a "community uprising" should the ban continue.28 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandPedestrian in serious condition after hit by car outside Auckland HospitalA witness said they could see someone lying on the ground covered in blood.28 Apr 05:18 AM
New ZealandFake doctor: Middlemore Hospital moves to prevent it happening againYuvaraj Krishnan, 31, was jailed for tricking his way into a job as a doctor.27 Apr 06:14 PM
New ZealandFake Middlemore Hospital doctor jailed after treating dozens of patientsYuvaraj Krishnan was driven by a bizarre compulsion to be a doctor.27 Apr 05:09 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Unbelievably irresponsible': Assisted death doctors warned they may be publicly namedOne health practioner said it would "paint targets" on doctors' and nurses' backs.24 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandOne person critical following motorcycle crash in Hawke’s BayThe crash occurred on State Highway 2 this afternoon.22 Apr 03:45 AM
New ZealandSend injured skipper your ‘yarns and prayers’Family are hopeful he will be moved out of critical care within days.21 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSpecial investigation: Why getting cataract surgery depends on where you liveVision-saving surgery depends on your address - check how your region compares.21 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandPair accused after gas station stabbing death are in hospitalShayden Perkinson was killed after a "serious assault".21 Apr 04:53 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNew hospital for Hawke's Bay? MP says it’s ‘time’; officials say it’s ‘some way off’Hawke’s Bay is on the cusp of a $700m to $1b hospital upgrade, Anna Lorck says.19 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandWait times increase at Whanganui Hospital's emergency department'It’s not really a quick, simple answer as to why those waiting times have increased.'19 Apr 05:00 PM
