Some central Auckland patients could be treated at North Shore and Waitakere Hospitals under a spirit of collaboration, the man now responsible for nearly one million Aucklanders' health has indicated.

Up to four patients in NZ have contracted a killer strain of a superbug which inhabits other bacteria.

The family of a schoolgirl fighting for her life after falling under a truck has told the distraught driver not to 'beat himself up'.

Reports of public hospital errors that caused or could have caused major harm to patients has increased.

Three teenage boys have been praised as heroes for their actions after a serious collision.

A young man is dead after his car crossed the centre line and was partially crushed under a school bus carrying 21 teenagers.

A panel of experts has recommended retaining neurosurgery services at both Dunedin and Christchurch hospitals - a verdict met by cheering crowds.

Public hospital patients face disruption to services again this week as radiographers at 19 district health boards stage a full strike for 48 hours.

A 57-year-old woman is believed to have become Australia's oldest mother after giving birth to twins last week.

A woman's family claim she was denied hospital attention while in custody at the Rotorua Police Station, despite bleeding heavily after a miscarriage.

A run-in with a ride-on mower is being blamed for keeping the Maori King from at least one high-profile event.

A hospital emergency department is being investigated after a doctor filled out a "do not resuscitate" order, allegedly without consent.