CrimePatient who tried to strangle nurse was arrested for violent frenzy at Mormon templeJacob Mataia's been sentenced for attacks at Mormon temple and Middlemore Hospital.13 Jul 04:48 AM
PremiumAuckland'Negligent': First mother-baby HIV cases diagnosed in NZ in 20 years Routine screening had effectively eliminated perinatal HIV cases – until now. 12 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumTechnology‘Huge upheaval’: Big Govt department's tech team to be cutThe Ministry of Social Development says most of those affected will be redeployed.11 Jul 04:00 AM
New ZealandElective surgery boost: 21,000 more operations as Govt pays private hospitals more01 Jul 07:59 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMelatonin is going to be everywhere. Why aren’t sleep specialists happy about it? The chances of building up a reliance on melatonin or sleeping pills were high. 28 Jun 10:00 PM
KahuElder-Holmes on deadline: $5000 fine due for promoting online gamblingNine more influencers have also received warning notices and 27 are on a watchlist.28 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandExplainer: Melatonin, ADHD meds and magic mushrooms - what are the changes?Melatonin will soon be available over the counter in New Zealand pharmacies.26 Jun 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisIsaac DavisonEnding healthcare’s postcode lottery remains a distant dream - Isaac DavisonA new report shows why patients are waiting longer for hip, knee and joint surgeries. 26 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandGPs able to diagnose and medically treat ADHD from 2026Treatment has been limited to psychiatrists and paediatricians until now.24 Jun 06:12 AM
New ZealandGPs to get $175m more fundingThe increase is part of a 13.89% boost for primary care.23 Jun 07:36 PM
PremiumPremiumHealthcareACC scrutinised over slow payouts after landmark court rulingAdvocates say sexual abuse victims could be missing out.22 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBruce CotterillBruce Cotterill: Is it time to reassess our independence?OPINION: The big challenges for the country are not going away.20 Jun 11:00 PM
New ZealandMelatonin to be sold over counter at NZ pharmacies, 'magic mushroom' rules relaxedThe Government has also approved the use of psilosybin, known as magic mushrooms.18 Jun 02:12 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAn end to doctor fee hikes? What GPs say as funding wrangle endsGeneral practice representatives are in the final stages of negotiations with Health NZ. 17 Jun 11:05 PM
New ZealandHealth NZ directed to offer 10-year contracts for elective surgeriesAlmost 10,000 surgeries were outsourced, nearing the June target of 10,579.16 Jun 07:49 PM
New ZealandWhy disposable vapes will vanish from stores this weekRetailers can’t display vape products in stores or online.16 Jun 01:38 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessRising scrutiny: Economists take key roles in next phase of Covid InquiryEconomists who found NZ overpaid for Covid health measures hired by Royal Commission.15 Jun 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTreasury warns Health NZ cuts need to double; Minister disputes figuresThe figures hint at cuts of $1.2b this year; Health NZ needs $600 million in savings15 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandMinister announces law changes to focus health system on resultsGovt set to introduce legislation for 'improving health outcomes' in the coming weeks.14 Jun 01:35 AM
New ZealandUnequal palliative care access is harming end-of-life choices - reportFully funded hospices and improved end-of-life education needed, report finds. 11 Jun 11:23 PM
New ZealandWhy Hawke's Bay households will pay more for water by 2026Separate water bills will replace current rates bills.09 Jun 02:22 AM
New ZealandPM speaks on Newstalk ZB about new visa for parents of NZ residentsApplicants need $160,000 for a single parent or $250,000 for a couple.08 Jun 07:30 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Simeon Brown speaks to mediaNZ Herald Live: Simeon Brown speaks to mediaWatch08 Jun 07:13 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: 'No such thing as Māori funding' - what did Seymour mean and is he right?OPINION: Health? Education? When is targeting okay and not okay for Māori under this Govt?08 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBruce CotterillBruce Cotterill: How a simple vision could transform NZVision statements need to be aspirational but achievable.06 Jun 11:00 PM
KahuMore than half of NZ vape products mislabelled, study revealsMost mislabelled vapes had significantly less nicotine than promised.05 Jun 09:02 PM
WorldWhy Vietnam's two-child policy change may not boost birth rateHigh living costs in big cities deter many from having more children.04 Jun 03:59 AM
