PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSurgeons protest ‘harsh’ assessment process, accuse advocates of intimidation A mesh harm advocate said she was stunned by the accusations. 17 May 05:00 PM
Kahu'My bones are cracking': Boy's trauma as bike crash sparks huntPolice are seeking information about the motorbike involved in the collision.17 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandHigh-risk cancer patients affected by halt on some colonoscopiesMidCentral has outsourced up to 200 colonoscopies to the private sector to clear backlog.14 May 08:30 PM
New Zealand'It'll haunt me forever': Killer driver's remorse weighed heavily before his death, say friendsThe crash on February 13 involved a car hitting a four-seater bike.14 May 06:34 AM
New ZealandPerson seriously injured after bull attack at Canterbury farmA rescue helicopter and several Hato Hone St John staff are attending the scene in Oxford.14 May 04:54 AM
PoliticsGreens promise $88b from new taxes spanning inheritance to private jetsThe Greens want a wealth tax, inheritance tax and some income tax increases.13 May 11:11 PM
New ZealandWatch: Idling ambulance stolen, taken for brazen 20-minute joyride Dashcam footage shows theft of ambulance awaiting patient transfer. 13 May 09:08 PM
New ZealandAmbulance stolen while waiting for patient transfer in TimaruAn ambulance was stolen and taken for a joyride in Timaru while medical staff were preparing a patient for transfer. Video / SuppliedWatch13 May 08:55 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyEpsom's ex-Mercy Hospital vastly expanded in $150m projectIt will be NZ's only private hospital with both intensive care and high-dependency units.13 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandAuckland supermarket, chemist latest locations of interest in measles caseHealth NZ advises checking immunisation status for those who visited the locations. 12 May 05:50 AM
New ZealandElderly woman underwent gallbladder surgery, despite not having oneDeputy Commissioner Cooper has criticised staff for not reviewing hard-copy notes.12 May 03:00 AM
New Zealand22 West Auckland supermarket staff exposed to shopper infected with measles, some sent homePeople in Woolworths Kelston, on ferries and at a carpark were potentially exposed.12 May 01:41 AM
New ZealandTeen killed in suspected homicide was student at Napier Boys’ High School The 15-year-old was found critically injured and died at the scene.12 May 01:02 AM
New Zealand'Politics is costing lives': Top cop's plea for life-saving cancer drugExperts say patients' lives are hinging on this month's Budget announcement.11 May 07:00 PM
New ZealandOne dead, three injured after ATV crash in rural WaikatoThe three injured patients were airlifted to Waikato Hospital.11 May 05:15 AM
New Zealand'Little miracle': Family's fight as rare lung cancer strikes 3yoParents Hayley and Tim are balancing hospital visits with caring for four other children.10 May 06:00 PM
WorldAlleged killer grandma appears in court after death of two grandsonsThe woman accused of murder was denied bail by an Australian court.10 May 06:20 AM
New ZealandThe search for Ruth and Justin: Family of Karori woman hit by car seeking pair who 'saved her life'Nain Singh was struck by a car while out for her nightly walk in the Wellington suburb. 10 May 02:30 AM
New ZealandCritically injured teen pulled from burning house by off-duty copThe teen was unaccounted for when firefighters arrived at the scene. 10 May 01:55 AM
Talanoa'You saved my life': Former patients pay tribute to heart surgeon after shock deathTop cardiothoracic surgeon Dr Parma Nand's death has shocked the community.10 May 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Doctor-less' hospital: Alarm raised after stroke patient assessed by telehealthSharon's husband was assessed via a digital consult with a US-based doctor after a stroke.09 May 05:00 PM
CrimeMan's 11-day crime spree targets police by spitting and threatening to kill staff'I will kill you and then I’ll kill your wife and then I’ll kill your kids,' the man said.09 May 08:00 AM
TalanoaRenowned Auckland heart surgeon who saved hundreds in Fiji dies at 64Dr Parma Nand regularly travelled to Fiji to perform heart surgeries for free.08 May 06:27 AM
New Zealand'Like looking at lava': Hawke's Bay rugby star retires after freak sprig accidentTeilah Ferguson felt the boot go into her eye and knew "instantly" it was bad.08 May 12:49 AM
New ZealandFormer Northland nurse celebrates 100th with thanks from Health NZEileen Davidson was just a teenager when she started nurse training at Whangārei Hospital.07 May 12:00 AM
New Zealand Driver may have 'fallen asleep' on bus carrying school kids before crash into tree'There were a lot of walking wounded.'06 May 09:35 PM
New Zealand‘Let nature take its course': NZ woman wins court order that could let her starve to death Doctors say the woman isn't physically ill, but psychologically believes that she is. 05 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNurses demand action after colleague held at gunpoint outside hospitalHospital staff call for action as violence against workers escalates.05 May 07:34 AM
New ZealandSix people injured in two crashes near DannevirkeSix people were injured, two of them seriously, after two crashes near Dannevirke.04 May 11:12 PM
New Zealand25yo mum fights for time with kids after cancer spreads to brainMisty Paniora, 25, is battling terminal cancer but wants to see her kids' milestones.02 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Further industrial action' may follow 24-hour doctors' strikeHealth NZ is ‘committed’ to settling the collective agreement with the union.02 May 06:00 AM
Politics'Growing harm': Hospital discharges linked to meth use skyrocketIt comes after wastewater testing revealed a doubling of meth use last year. 01 May 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Overwhelming' support: Doctors strike for hospital and GP crisisDr Gary Payinda says 200,000 people are waiting to see specialists.01 May 03:15 AM
LiveNew ZealandWatch: Health minister to speak amid nationwide healthcare strikeThousands of surgeries and appointments across NZ will be cancelled by today's action.01 May 02:43 AM