AucklandToddler speared through mouth with metal straw after falling off bike The 16cm straw was removed by doctors six hours after the accident. 30 Jun 03:47 AM
New ZealandDentist left piece of tooth in patient's gum, hospitalised another after piercing her cheekMore complaints have come to light about a struck-off dentist's work.30 Jun 03:33 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Behind the pay equity dispute over male vs female-dominated jobsThe big issue is how robust the comparisons are between male and female-dominated jobs.17 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Inappropriate restraint': Disabled woman found with socks taped to handsHer carers said the socks were to stop the woman from chewing on her hands. 16 Jun 02:00 AM
New ZealandHigh-profile investigator re-examines ex-cop's sexual assault caseTim McKinnel is investigating ex-cop Jamie Foster's conviction.12 Jun 10:36 PM
New ZealandWatch: Auckland mum-of-six dies in ED after failing three times to get helpPamela Rasmussen, 40, died after trying three times to get help at hospital.12 Jun 08:32 PM
New ZealandAuckland Hospital mistakenly tells 25 patients they have an STIFalse positive results were from tests carried out in its internal lab from May 23-June 4.12 Jun 08:04 PM
LifestyleHow Covid changed the way we view sick leave and workplace healthExperts suggest calling in sick is often the best approach.09 Jun 09:16 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
Herald NOWHerald NOW: Call for action after nurse attacked walking to workNurses union calls for Health NZ to prioritise staff safety immediately, following latest attack. Video / Herald NOWWatch28 May 07:01 PM
New ZealandFormer doctor and TVNZ presenter fined for claiming HIV doesn’t exist The tribunal would have cancelled her registration if it hadn’t already done so. 28 May 04:00 AM
New Zealand‘Extremely concerning’: Health NZ critical of Gisborne doctors' second 24-hour strikeHNZ believes the Wednesday strike goes against expectations of good faith bargaining.26 May 02:38 AM
LifestyleJoe Biden's 'aggressive' prostate cancer diagnosis explainedJoe Biden was diagnosed with prostate cancer, which affects 1 in 10 Kiwi men.19 May 05:45 AM
New ZealandMidwife criticised after fatal oversight leaves mum alone in rural home without powerThe investigation took more than four years, adding to the family's distress.19 May 12:36 AM
KahuWatch: ‘Don’t want the black girl' - Māori nurse alleges racism from Middlemore Hospital patientsNurse says her moko kauae has attracted racism from some older patients at Middlemore.18 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoSasha Borissenko: The great Kiwi workplace wipeoutOPINION: The Government is waging war on employment rights.18 May 03:00 AM
Kahu'I'm a recidivist offender': Woman's journey from criminal to mentorAllen has 178 convictions and has devoted herself to helping Northland addicts recover16 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsUnion accuses minister of ‘passing the buck’ on pay equity changesThe reform has prompted protests up and down the country.15 May 01:39 AM
New Zealand'Total waste of money': Health NZ payroll project costs scrutinisedHealth NZ spent over $130m fixing Holidays Act errors.12 May 05:52 PM
New Zealand'He was 20, I was 18': Graduating nurse inspired by lost loveCaring for her young partner to the end of his life inspired Williams to become a nurse.09 May 10:35 PM
New Zealand‘Let nature take its course': NZ woman wins court order that could let her starve to death Doctors say the woman isn't physically ill, but psychologically believes that she is. 05 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNurses demand action after colleague held at gunpoint outside hospitalHospital staff call for action as violence against workers escalates.05 May 07:34 AM
LiveNew ZealandWatch: Health minister to speak amid nationwide healthcare strikeThousands of surgeries and appointments across NZ will be cancelled by today's action.01 May 02:43 AM
New ZealandHealth NZ mediation fails: 5000 doctors to strike, 4300 patients affectedOver 5000 doctors will strike on May 1, postponing 4300 patients' treatments.28 Apr 04:25 AM
New Zealand‘I love my life’: How a mother found hope after her darkest daysLynda Hills struggled with her mental health throughout her youth.18 Apr 02:00 AM
OpinionJonny Wilkinson: The systemic barriers failing disabled New ZealandersOPINION: NZ's disabled face healthcare crisis amid staff shortages.11 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘At our age, it’s magic’: Northland nurses reunite after 60 yearsSome of them were 17 when they started and hadn't seen each other for 60 years.24 Mar 05:00 PM
KahuPrison hunger strike: Dean Wickliffe hospitalised, parole hearing moved forwardWickliffe's parole board hearing has been brought forward due to his declining health.24 Mar 03:30 AM
KahuRare medical diagnosis saves Waikato man after decades of mysteryGeorge Moanaroa wants to educate communities about acromegaly with a te ao Māori lens.15 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCancer patient who lost lung in botched surgery says health system ‘owes him a new one’Cancer patient Ian Tollemache had the wrong part of his lung cut out by a surgeon.09 Mar 10:32 PM
OpinionOpinion: Why new health funding misses the mark on equityExpanded GP funding will be performance-based, raising complexity concerns.03 Mar 05:12 AM
New Zealand‘Hugely traumatising’: Nurse stole $59k from vulnerable rest home volunteerTracy Peterson said she was 'deeply remorseful' but disagreed the man did not know.26 Feb 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Why I left NZ for Australia – I love my country, but it doesn’t value nursesOPINION: I clocked out of most shifts exhausted, feeling guilt and anxiety for patients.17 Feb 05:00 PM
