New ZealandAccused doctor woke up patient for chest exam when he was med studentDoctor claims women have "exaggerated" what happened in case of alleged breast touching.07 Dec 04:46 PM
New ZealandHeart breakthrough: NZ develops global-first rapid heart-attack testGround-breaking treatment now being rolled out across NZ hospitals.30 Nov 01:30 AM
New ZealandTe Whatu Ora chairman describes workplace pressures on staff after Middlemore visitRob Campbell says a recent visit gave him a first-hand insight.29 Nov 06:10 AM
New ZealandPerson critically injured in crash in Ōpōtiki crashA helicopter has been used to transport the person to hospital.26 Nov 06:06 PM
New ZealandBaby born on side of road after hospital told mother to go homeThe mother says she feels let down by a system she trusted.26 Nov 04:49 PM
Infrastructure reportInfrastructure: Breaking down barriers to sustainable successOur approach to infrastructure is not working, so what do we need to do differently?21 Nov 03:59 PM
PremiumPremiumInfrastructure reportRoss Copland: Everyone has a role to play in infrastructureOPINION: Our infrastructure challenges require sustained effort from the Government.21 Nov 03:59 PM
PremiumPremiumInfrastructure report'Vast' infrastructure plans hit big cost speed bumpAn action plan for building New Zealand’s vital infrastructure will be out shortly.21 Nov 03:59 PM
New ZealandFake Middlemore doctor pleads guilty to raft of new chargesYuvaraj Krishnan allegedly used bogus CVs, reference letters and certificates.15 Nov 10:04 PM
New ZealandFour hospital upgrade projects in South Island in limboTwo are at Dunedin Hospital and two at Southland Hospital.12 Nov 10:48 PM
New ZealandCar crashes into garage, pins one person, traps anotherThe car careened off a street and into a garage where four people were gathered.11 Nov 11:12 PM
New ZealandLack of hands-on training leaves new doctors feeling unpreparedHalf of those surveyed had never attended a trauma call or resuscitation.11 Nov 10:47 PM
New ZealandDunedin Hospital rebuild: $17m saving approved by mistakeA bill of at least $17 million has landed back in the lap of Te Whatu Ora Health NZ.02 Nov 06:02 PM
New ZealandAuckland cycleway section shut until next yearThe section is closed until January, but a bike bypass is in place.02 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHorse breeder left stunned after Starship turns down $570k charity partnershipOne of New Zealand horse racing’s biggest names was left stunned.01 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentAuckland Catholic rest home losing $100,000 a month set to closeEnormous emotional and physical cost on residents, staff and the health system.31 Oct 05:54 PM
New Zealand'Where's my baby?': Mum distraught after miscarried remains lost at hospitalTuakau mum fears her fourth child was "just chucked in the tip, like it was nothing".29 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'I have found my happiness': Living with concussion after Lime scooter accidentPattie Ree suffered a serious concussion following a lime scooter accident.14 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Upsetting': Christchurch hospital turns away mothers and babies due to staff shortageSt George's Hospital is turning away mothers and babies due to staff shortage.13 Oct 12:21 AM
New ZealandSouthland Hospital on brink of collapse, cancer care advocate claimsStaff are struggling "despite continually giving it their all to keep the patients safe".10 Oct 03:44 AM
PremiumPremiumAged careAuckland Catholic rest home losing $100,000 a month due to critical staff shortageA number of other rest homes and charity-based places have shut down lately too.09 Oct 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAged care$100m+ expansion planned for 10 Metlifecare villagesBusiness has 33 villages accommodating 6500 residents.07 Oct 03:54 AM
New Zealand'Deeply disappointed': Labour's broken cancer promise costing lives, critics sayNational has announced it would extend the screening age if party is in government.05 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandPregnant woman died at hospital after admission to ICU delayedWoman arrived at hospital in the early hours of the morning with signs of severe sepsis.02 Oct 06:55 PM
New Zealand'Equity issue' as some rural patients face six-week wait to see a doctor"In the next 10 years about 50 per cent of our GPs are set to retire."02 Oct 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I don't know if my son will ever walk again': ACC declines support for blind toddlerLawyer says this case raises an interesting issue about a disabled child who is injured.26 Sep 05:19 AM
New ZealandAbout 55% of planned surgeries rescheduled due to memorial dayAll acute or emergency operations will still go ahead.23 Sep 03:50 AM
New ZealandClaims of more capacity cuts at new Dunedin hospitalHospital could have fewer beds and operating theatres because of budget pressures.20 Sep 09:25 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionRoof going on new $300m+ North Shore Hospital blockNew block rising at the near-capacity hospital with big staffing pressures03 Sep 10:38 PM
New ZealandFears hospital services will be cut in DunedinEntire wards could be dropped from the new Dunedin Hospital's inpatient building.02 Sep 09:51 PM
New ZealandForgotten follow-up appointment before terminal cancer diagnosisMr A was diagnosed with terminal cancer that may have been avoided with follow-up care.29 Aug 02:00 AM
New ZealandShe arrived at ED with a bad headache but left because of long delays. Hours later she was deadInvestigation highlights extreme pressures that hospital ED had been operating under.24 Aug 04:48 PM
New ZealandICU head shuts down Act's criticism over intensive-care bed numbersTraining for staff wanting to work in ICU could sometimes take years.22 Aug 07:23 AM
New ZealandWaikato Hospital ward in lockdown after Covid spreadsThe situation was described as 'ongoing and difficult to control'.18 Aug 05:30 AM
