New ZealandMajor funding boost for ICU as country moves to traffic light systemAuckland mayor says it's fantastic that Aucklanders will be able to enjoy more freedom.02 Dec 06:10 PM
New Zealand'Not geared to deal with Covid': Hospitals anxious as Aucklanders set to flee cityDomestic tourism is expected to heat up and people will flock to tourist hotspots.01 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWaikato DHB cyberattack: Cancer hub out of action in chaotic aftermathThe contingency planning document shows Waikato Hospital was in chaos after the attack.01 Dec 04:38 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion | Why we have sewage in hospital wallsOPINION: Kathy Spencer identifies the culprit and puts her case for a solution.28 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandCovid-19 cases continue to plateau, but new, more infectious virus variant sparks concernMost new cases are still in Auckland, where another person has succumbed to the virus.27 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsNew documents revealed: Where the Govt fell short as Delta dawned in NZRoche report called for urgent action in testing, contact tracing, hospital prep, vaxing26 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'We don't know when they last washed them': Cotton masks banned at Wellington hospitalsProviding surgical masks to every visitors ensures consistency of protection.25 Nov 10:21 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInfluenza, RSV and Covid all expected next winter as borders reopenLeading epidemiologist concerned over return of influenza next year.25 Nov 04:00 PM
TravelEurope braces against 'dramatic' Covid-surgeAs a fourth wave of Covid-19 sweeps across Europe, severe restrictions follow.21 Nov 07:23 PM
New ZealandHomicide: Police investigate death of 22-year-oldThe young man died of his injuries shortly after he arrived at hospital.21 Nov 06:47 AM
New ZealandLive: New Covid cases from Kaitāia to Wellington, particular fears for NorthlandCases continue to emerge across the North Island.19 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNew mum, baby die four days apart - grief-stricken husband's plea to stay in NZBefore the tragedy Charitha Meepegama and wife Nishi were seeking a dual residents visa.19 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandWarning bells for hospitals as Covid cases grow - Health expertsWarnings about the ability of public hospitals to cope with Covid-19 are escalating.18 Nov 07:46 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandJabless and jobless: Unvaccinated nurse speaks outNurses and midwives among largest sector of healthcare workers stood down in Northland.18 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland doctor's confronting message - get vaxed or people will die unnecessarily'Covid is going to spread quite quickly through all of our communities up here ...'18 Nov 01:59 AM
New ZealandMosque terror: Backpack 'bomb', fears of a second gunman; police praised amid chaosShocking new details in US expert's report on March 15, 2019 response.16 Nov 09:21 PM
Opinion'It still haunts me': A vaccination plea from an ICU nurse in LondonAotearoa has a rare opportunity to avoid carnage for the unvaccinated.16 Nov 08:01 PM
New ZealandPatient on suicide watch not given recommended supervision due to understaffing, says nurseUnsafe staffing was a key factor that caused the nurse to resign after 20 years.15 Nov 04:00 PM
Travel'Europe is back at the epicenter of the pandemic,' says W.H.O officialInfections are again sweeping across Western Europe, despite high vaccination rates.14 Nov 08:21 PM
New ZealandNZ's dark Delta day: 175 new cases, protests and virus continues to spreadMayor slams "crass and stupid" protests, while new cases confirmed in Taranaki and Taupō.13 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand175 community Covid cases today, in Auckland, Waikato, Northland and TaupōThere are 93 people in hospital with Covid, nine of whom are in ICU or HDU.13 Nov 12:47 AM
New Zealand'I was in tears': Apology over inmate's 'horrific' medical exam after sexual assaultThe medical exam occurred after inmate was sexually violated by his cellmate.12 Nov 07:15 PM
New Zealand'More than 30 of my patients in body bags': NZ nurse's warning to unvaccinated"I understand people who can't see Covid, don't believe in it ... I've seen death."11 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland rest home patient with virus was only recently vaccinatedThe Edmonton Meadows Care Home dementia patient only received her first jab last month.09 Nov 07:16 PM
New ZealandHospital parking fee hike a 'kick in the guts' following pay increase, says Wellington nurseFrom January 1, the cost of staff daily parking will nearly double at Wellington Hospital.07 Nov 10:46 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAuckland Hospital couldn't use ICU beds because of short-staffingDocuments released to the Herald reveal how bad staffing issues were.07 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandNurses' union warns of severe staffing crunch if positive cases slipped through screeningDHBs are currently 'scrambling' to ensure staff do not need to be stood down.03 Nov 07:14 AM
New ZealandParents of vulnerable children fear impact of Covid-19Marigold's operation was cancelled because there was no room in Hutt Hospital's ICU.31 Oct 10:49 PM
New ZealandDHB Covid guidance scrapped following vaccination mandateDHBs were given a deadline of August 31 - but it appears that's been abandoned.31 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsNew Covid drug for Kiwis; Health Minister warns unvaxxed cases will delay, cut surgeriesAndrew Little says unvaccinated Covid patients will put pressure on hospitals.30 Oct 08:08 PM
New ZealandSix ICU beds, three for Covid: Gisborne Hospital prepares for surge in low vaxed areaHeart attack patients may be moved to make more room.28 Oct 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhen the 'storm' hits: Will our ICUs cope now Delta is free?Hospital documents reveal how ICUs planned to cope with a surge in cases.27 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDawn Picken: An insider's guide to the ICU for the vaccine hesitantICU a reality for more people amid Covid-19. You don't want to go there, says Dawn Picken.22 Oct 10:49 PM
New Zealand'Entering Red Zone': Inside a Covid ward and ICU"I do say a little prayer every day for everyone out there," nurse on forefront tells.22 Oct 04:00 PM
