PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExpiration dates and 'inevitable' computer glitches: What challenges our historic vaccine roll out"There will be glitches along the way, but I think the key building blocks are there."16 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLockdown mums left frightened, alone in hospital with calls for help unansweredMedication wasn't given on time or was left out of reach, the women say.11 Feb 08:58 PM
New ZealandWomen who gave birth in lockdown felt 'abandoned, alone and devastated'"I cried the whole night," one new mother said of her hospital stay.07 Feb 04:00 PM
KahuMaternity tragedy: Health board 'deeply sorry' over mum's deathReview of death of Auckland mum and newborn leads to raft of changes to maternity care.27 Jan 04:45 PM
New ZealandPolice apology: Cyclist alive after collision with car in TaupōThe crash happened on Friday morning and police said the cyclist has been hospitalised.24 Jan 02:27 AM
New ZealandHospitals stretched for beds, spike in demand over holiday periodMiddlemore is blaming the surge on post-holiday injuries and health checks.21 Jan 07:53 AM
WorldCovid deniers 'don't care who's dying'A British doctor has revealed some of the callous comments from coronavirus deniers.16 Jan 06:56 PM
WorldCovid-19 coronavirus: China builds hospital in five days after surge in virus casesA similar programme of rapid hospital construction was launched a year ago in Wuhan.16 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldCovid-19 coronavirus: Oxygen supplies dwindle in the Amazon rainforestPatients in overloaded hospitals waited as oxygen arrived to save some, but not all.16 Jan 03:27 AM
New ZealandHokitika councillor's brush with death after freak lawnmower accidentA small stone, flicked off a blade, nearly killed Hokitika councillor Latham Martin.15 Jan 09:11 PM
New ZealandKiwi nurse in UK concerned about NZ response to Covid strain"They don't understand the stress of it, the urgency. Life seems to go on in New Zealand."15 Jan 02:24 AM
New Zealand'Tragic': Mental health disorders linked to deadly physical illnessResearchers examined 3.2 million New Zealander's hospital records.13 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRevealed: Costly car parking - how your hospital comparesHow does the cost of car parking at your hospital compare?11 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldUN fears 'massive' Covid-19 transmission in Ethiopia's troubled Tigray regionHumanitarian workers are finally accessing the region two months after fighting began.08 Jan 07:13 PM
WorldCalifornia sees two-day record of coronavirus deathsCalifornia's death toll since the start of the pandemic rose to 28,045.07 Jan 08:00 PM
New ZealandTongue tie 'snip' surgery on babies to be scrutinisedTo snip or not to snip has been a long-running and fierce debate.03 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandVision loss, harm to newborn, cancer diagnosis delay linked to Covid-19 disruptionDHB reports show some patient harm incidents related to Covid-19 restrictions.03 Jan 07:27 AM
New ZealandTeen dies in hospital after crash near BalcluthaThe teen was critically injured in a crash near Balclutha at the start of this month.26 Dec 08:08 PM
WorldBlack doctor dies of Covid after racist treatment complaintsDr Susan Moore, 52, who died battling Covid-19, had complained of racist medical care.25 Dec 10:18 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDoctor denied C-section: 'Why is the Ministry of Health controlling how we birth?'Doctor who was initially denied a caesarean section claims it is every woman's right.25 Dec 04:00 PM
CompaniesVital buys half-hectare Melbourne site for A$350m projectSite beside trust's Epworth Eastern Hospital21 Dec 07:52 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAucklander saw psychiatrist to get C-section: Warns others 'robbed' of choice"The psychiatrist produced a very compelling report supporting my decision."20 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldCovid-19: Sweden running out of intensive care bedsICUs in Stockholm hit 99% capacity this week. Malmo, Gothenburg are close to their limits.12 Dec 06:55 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandC-section clampdown: Mums complain to health watchdog"Intervention rates are inexplicably high for private obstetricians."12 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExclusive: C-section mums face scrutiny at biggest NZ hospitalElective caesarean sections account for more than one in five births at Auckland DHB.11 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandAir force staffer arrested after colleague injured, hospitalisedThe incident occurred about 1am on Thursday at the Whenuapai Air Force base.11 Dec 01:06 AM
New ZealandHundreds harmed in medical care, report showsTreatment was given to the wrong person 44 times and performed on the wrong site 56 times.09 Dec 09:49 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand14-hour shifts: Surgeon describes White Island medical heroicsThe Australian and NZ Burn Association on the medical response to White Island disaster.08 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Breaking point': Burns surgeon talks of White Island horror, loss and emotional traumaA top burns surgeon says he was pushed to breaking point by the White Island tragedy.05 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandBabies had to be isolated after 'superbug' hit newborn unitThe outbreak in late August affected 24 babies, 12 mothers and some staff.30 Nov 02:52 AM
WorldBelgium rest home policies violated human rightsMore residents died because rest homes failed to transfer them to hospital, says Amnesty.16 Nov 01:11 AM
New ZealandHealth minister's plans to cull number of DHBsLittle promises to dramatically transform the health system by the end of his term.14 Nov 04:00 PM
ConstructionConsent for Cadbury factory demolition grantedThe old Cadbury factory can be demolished to make way for a new hospital.11 Nov 11:54 PM
New Zealand'Series of misunderstandings' allowed builder's apprentice to watch heart surgeryThe student's flatmate observed the entirety of a three hour-plus cardiac bypass surgery.09 Nov 04:00 PM
