New Zealand‘We need more people to donate’: NZ Blood Service plea as demand outstrips supplyLess than 4 per cent donates, meaning NZ may be forced to compete on global market.11 Jun 08:13 AM
New ZealandDiscrimination or dishonesty? Paramedic, St John in job rejection fightWoman claims St John withdrew a job offer because of her medical condition.09 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandBrian Tamaki called out over false claims The Warehouse is selling puberty blockersWarehouse says it is not selling puberty blockers or any prescription medicines.09 Jun 03:41 AM
New Zealand'Disgraceful': Doctor gave drugs to man with history of drug abuseChristopher Bevan Paltridge imported steroids in dead patient’s name.07 Jun 05:25 AM
PremiumPremiumSharesPacific Edge shares slump; CEO responds after 'disappointing' newsPacific Edge faces a big drop in revenue.07 Jun 05:13 AM
New ZealandLead Whakaari burns surgeon Dr Richard Wong She honoured on King's Birthday'We rebuild bodies to restore lives and that’s what we're trying to do.'04 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandFar North health volunteer awarded Queen's Service MedalVenus Cherrington is retired but still saving lives - and now has a QSM.04 Jun 05:00 PM
LifestyleNurse rushes to aid of dying man and makes heartbreaking discoveryAs the woman approached the dying pensioner she was devastated by what she found.31 May 08:53 PM
PoliticsAustralians, Brits to get free prescriptions in NZNZ has reciprocal health agreements with the UK and Oz, National not impressed.31 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAmputee who was sexually harassed at Hutt Hospital claims her call bell was disconnected'He just kept coming in', Linda Worrall says.27 May 08:00 AM
PoliticsSome prescriptions will still attract $15 fee, despite Budget policy to abolish $5 chargesThe Government has abolished most charges, but some remain.23 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Huge help': Bay pharmacists praise decision to abolish $5 prescription feeThe decision, announced as part of Budget 2023, will cost the Government $619m.23 May 07:02 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: Is easy dose it the best medicine?Opinion: Our editorial on the starring role a $5 script fee played in Budget 2023.22 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMedsafe suspends Pharmacy 44's operating licencesMedsafe says an audit found a "significant number of non-compliance issues".22 May 05:36 AM
World'I do nothing else': Ukrainian trauma surgeon operates on soldiers all day long'I don’t even remember the last time I extracted a bullet.'18 May 04:08 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandShane Reti: Government's Winter Plan a good idea, but falls shortLabour’s Winter Health Plan has serious shortcomings, writes Shane Reti.14 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Would they run out of Viagra?' Pharmac slammed for huge shortage of HRTNorthland women going through menopause are starting to suffer due to an HRT shortage.14 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWoman seen by five different district nurses in month before she died of sepsisCoroner finds "confusion" among health professionals and experts he consulted.10 May 11:13 PM
Lifestyle'Trust your gut': Kiwi mum's instinct saves baby’s lifeWhen their baby became ill, the helpless parents watched as experts flew into action.06 May 05:29 PM
New ZealandAI could revolutionise healthcare – but we must confront the risk of algorithmic biasAI algorithms may have inherent biases that could lead to discrimination.05 May 05:00 PM
WorldWorld-first surgery to remove bullet after woman's bizarre intimate injuryThe stray bullet hit the woman while she was relaxing at home.28 Apr 07:30 AM
New ZealandFake doctor: Middlemore Hospital moves to prevent it happening againYuvaraj Krishnan, 31, was jailed for tricking his way into a job as a doctor.27 Apr 06:14 PM
New ZealandFake Middlemore Hospital doctor jailed after treating dozens of patientsYuvaraj Krishnan was driven by a bizarre compulsion to be a doctor.27 Apr 05:09 AM
New ZealandThe BoP town being hit hard by nationwide GP shortageLocals are losing patience with the delays they face for treatment.25 Apr 09:29 PM
New ZealandWoman living with terminal lung cancer continues fight over proposed changes to medicine lawLast Friday, Theresa Zame set up a petition to amend the Therapeutic Products Bill.25 Apr 02:47 AM
New ZealandExpert urges vaccination as flu season starts earlyPush to get people vaccinated24 Apr 11:28 PM
Talanoa'The more precise information we have, the better...response' - Pasifika health expert Sir Collin TukuitongaFor the first time in 140 years, Auckland Uni has a new Pacific health research centre.19 Apr 02:20 AM
New ZealandDoctor prescribed 'high quantities' of addictive, controlled drugs to colleagueGP's treatment enabled doctor's drug misuse and dependence, the Medical Council said.17 Apr 05:28 AM
Kahu‘Riding roughshod over rangatiratanga’: Academic on therapeutics billGovt warned not to repeat past mistakes by legislating to control rongoā Māori.13 Apr 10:39 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungRed-tape for health products - twists and turns of new billOPINION: Few bills have had such a tortuous journey through Parliament.13 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldElon Musk accuses BBC of covering up vaccine side effectsInterview follows row over Twitter's labelling the broadcaster as ‘government-funded’.13 Apr 02:00 AM
New ZealandCancer patient forks out $25k, drives five hours to avoid twelve-week waiting periodThe woman told the Herald she was disgusted by the waiting periods.12 Apr 05:25 AM
New ZealandGreerton Pathlab clinic re-opens after one-year closureThe Greerton clinic has been closed since the end of April 2022 due to staff shortages.11 Apr 06:12 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Soul-destroying': Northland GPs burnt out amid staff shortageNorthland GPs are criticising the level of funding for general practice.07 Apr 03:00 AM
