Old hospitals leave patients and staff in pain
Risks identified include "extreme" age of buildings that aren't fit for purpose.
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'Major risk': Rundown hospitals need $14 billion fix
Most DHBs have listed major infrastructure problems as a risk to patients and staff.
The new drugs that could extend the lives of 120,000 Kiwis
Pharmac is considering new medicines for type 2 diabetics.
She returned to NZ for her sick mum. She was arrested at the airport over her student debt
The Herald has been told the woman spent a night in police custody.
Pharmac to fund better diabetes drugs
New Zealand has had the worst range of funded diabetes drugs in the developed world.
Dickens: Ardern criticism a little irrational, sexist and misogynistic
The Project host's visceral dislike for Ardern shared by a surprising number of people.
Best of 2019: Can Che Wilson save the Māori Party?
Che Wilson already has a view on whether the Māori Party should work with National again.
Public housing waiting list hits new high of 14,500 households
The waiting list for public housing reaching nearly 14,500 households.
Education changes planned across the board
Parliament is considering one education act to rule them all.
Simon Wilson: This broken country (and the Govt that says it wants to fix it)
COMMENT: Why has Govt done so much less than promised? Simon Wilson's election challenge.
Matthew Hooton: Ardern should smell what Gervais is roasting
Those that want credit for talking the talk must now walk the walk.
Ardern's Christmas message: 'Find a little bit of peace after tough year for NZ'
The Kiwi Prime Minister said it had been a "pretty tough year for New Zealand".
Politicians have much to mull over during break
Editorial: National's support in opinion polls is holding up remarkably well.
Politicians' Christmas plans: Clarke Gayford building sandpit for baby Neve
Ardern, Winston Peters, Simon Bridges and Greens co-leaders reveal their Christmas plans.
Audrey Young: And my politician of the year is ...
COMMENT: It was Labour's so-called Year of Delivery while National had its own feats.
'Harm done to all' in Labour sex assault claim review: PM
The report looked into claims of sexual assault by a Labour Party staffer.
Josie Pagani: The real reason Jeremy Corbyn lost and what it means for NZ Labour
Comment: Labour handed a win to a hapless, divided, promise-breaking Tory government.
Drop bowel cancer screening age: Nats
The Ministry of Health is considering the change but no decision has been made.
Cash and high-fives from Labour Party conference
Lots of cash and high-fives from Labour Party conference held in Whanganui.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's 2019: A year in review
Ardern deemed 2019 her 'year of delivery' – but what has actually been delivered?
Audrey Young: Robertson sets up Govt nicely for election year
Grant Robertson is leaving the big reveal for him and Jacinda Ardern in election year.
Soper: Auckland Port relocation decision could be a coalition breaker
COMMENT: NZ First gun is locked and loaded with target fixed, Northport near Whangarei.
Hosking: A 'sloppy, tainted, lacklustre' Govt
Comment: Broadcasting Minister is saved only by being in a room 'full of numpties'.
Jarrod Gilbert: Simon Bridges' problem with getting tough on gangs
Comment: Targeting the gangs is a winning tactic in politics but there's a very big but.
Acute mental health unit overwhelmed, patients discharged too quickly
Staff reported "spending too much time fire fighting" and "no time for triage".
Kris Faafoi apologises, doesn't offer resignation
Kris Faafoi apologised to the Prime Minister over his handling of an immigration matter.
Audrey Young: Why election 2020 is going to be ugly
The cannabis referendum is likely become more enmeshed in party politics than euthanasia.
Faafoi refuses to resign, apologises over Kerrison saga
Faafoi said his comments to friend Jason Kerrison were 'untidy and dumb'.
'Appalling': Peters accuses ex-NZ First president of having 'mental health issues'
Nick Smith says he is appalled at Winston Peters.
Claire Trevett: With poll news grim, was this the Coalition's last supper?
Andrew Little, the Minister of Doing Things, issued a flurry of distracting announcements.
Port storm: The region and town set to be at the heart of a new goldrush
Is Northland ready for a big new port handling containers and cars?
Preschooler's teeth removed after delay
Apologies have been given after the serious adverse events.
Audrey Young: Labour needs to move with or without NZ First permission
Willow-Jean Prime's surest way to promotion is to lose support to NZ First.