New ZealandMidwives strike: Eight-hour rolling strikes begin todayMidwives in Auckland and Northland will be the first to walk off the job today.08 Aug 07:58 PM
New ZealandFive teens killed in overloaded, speeding car; one found in boot"It is a tragedy and it will reverberate around our community for a long time."07 Aug 10:32 PM
New ZealandEleven nurses resigned in 10 days at Wellington ED, union saysFrom workforce of nearly 70 fulltime positions, 26 nurses have resigned within 12 months.07 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandGoogle boss secured residency through wealthy investor categoryINZ said the application included the necessary documentation and was assessed.06 Aug 08:31 PM
New ZealandDirty laundry: Sending patients' heavily-soiled clothes home with family 'not acceptable'Aged care advocates say hospitals can do better around laundry services for sick patients05 Aug 10:11 PM
New ZealandSecurity issues, short-staffing concerns addressed in Wellington's overcrowded EDHealth and safety concerns raised to from staff at Wellington's Emergency Department.04 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandNine dead who had RSV - including six in AucklandNo infected children succumbed; RSV may not have been cause of deaths, says ADHB.04 Aug 07:30 AM
New Zealand'Close your curtains': Hospital's message to uni hall after 'naked activities' witnessedSome visitors to the ward have been getting an eye-full of student night-time activity.03 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandRSV rates drop in Canterbury but raging winter illness keeps hospitals 'extremely busy'Cantabrians are being urged to save the emergency department for urgent care only02 Aug 08:15 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExclusive: 30,000 overdue for hospital treatmentOne major DHB warned its ophthalmology delays risked people going blind.01 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWoman with terminal cancer waited 30 hours for hospital bed, doctor claimsWellington Regional Hospital's ED has been close to full capacity for months on end.01 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Dangerous': Emergency doctors sound alarm over 'significant risk' to patientsThe risk is particularly high during overnight shifts, the resident medical officers say.01 Aug 05:55 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleOverheard in a hospital: The worst part of taking my son to A&EOPINION: "My partner and I agreed we both felt sick about what we'd seen."28 Jul 08:35 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHospital 'state of emergency': 'Fatigued, sick' staff battling RSV outbreakBOPDHB set up a "coordinated incident management structure" on Monday.24 Jul 12:00 AM
New ZealandBrain injury research: Blood test could rule out CT scanThe research aims to speed up diagnosis of head injuries and reduce ED wait times.21 Jul 09:36 PM
New ZealandRSV Outbreak: Continued pressure on Wellington ED as cases numbers changeThere are 16 children in Wellington Hospital with RSV or respiratory illness.20 Jul 01:53 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHeart patients caught in backlogs rushed to hospital for emergency care"Suboptimal care does not necessarily lead to harm," Waikato DHB says.19 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExclusive: Measles warning as nappies-for-jabs scheme fails"Measles is way more infectious than Covid. It would be easy for measles to come back."18 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMental health for new mums: Minister orders 'stocktake'The Herald quizzes the Associate Health Minister about plans for the struggling sector.16 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandRoyston Hospital anaesthetic technicians to strikeStaff to take action over pay and "chronic understaffing".15 Jul 04:08 AM
New ZealandPrivate hospital anaesthetic technicians threaten strike actionWorkers have been in talks with the hospital owner but these had broken down, says union.15 Jul 03:17 AM
WorldCovid-19: Fully vaccinated Sydney nurse tests positiveA Vaccinated nurse at Sydney's Westmead Hospital has tested positive for Covid-19.14 Jul 10:39 PM
New ZealandBurned-out nurses told to rely on each other as counselling services fullNurses' union says Govt has not told them about any plans to boost nursing numbers.14 Jul 08:08 AM
New ZealandSeven children in Wellington's ICU due to RSV outbreakThe latest numbers have been released relating to the RSV outbreak in Wellington.13 Jul 09:51 PM
New ZealandRSV virus outbreak: Four in Wellington's ICU, 34 in hospitalThe number in ICU has remained unchanged since Friday.13 Jul 01:41 AM
New ZealandKiwi kids' healthcare needs slipping through the cracksEarlier this year, authorities were urgently tracking down babies missing from the system.12 Jul 11:00 PM
New ZealandDHB tightens hospital visit rules as respiratory illness surgesDHB requesting people to only visit its hospitals for essential purposes only.12 Jul 02:27 AM
New ZealandThree still in hospital after Upper Hutt crashPolice attended the collision at 12.30am on Thursday, after a car hit a tree.09 Jul 01:45 AM
New Zealand'Sustainable, resilient': $44 million renewable energy plan for Christchurch HospitalTwo new biomass boilers have been installed to replace the current coal-fired boilers.08 Jul 12:33 AM
New ZealandWinter Illnesses: Four children from Wellington region in ICULocal DHBs advise people take precautions to keep children safe from RSV illnesses07 Jul 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Treat it like it's Covid': Mum fighting for daughter's life as RSV soarsA Napier mum is terrified of losing her four-month-old daughter who is in ICU with RSV.06 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExclusive: 'Extensive' backlogs at Waikato heart services, govt adviser's warningPatients needing urgent heart care were waiting more than six months, emails reveal.06 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWinter illnesses: Two infants in ICU, 'hyper-sanitation' at childcare centresAround 20 children are currently in Wellington Hospital with respiratory illnesses.06 Jul 03:29 AM
New Zealand'It looks horrible': Hospitals flooded with breathless babies battling RSV virusWellington Hospital has seen more than 20 babies due to the spread of a RSV virus.05 Jul 08:14 PM
