New ZealandNurse denies giving strong sedatives to children without permissionThe nurse denied administering the drugs without a prescription or supervision.14 Aug 09:21 AM
New ZealandNurse in hot water over strong sedatives to kidsNurse facing disciplinary action after giving strong drugs like Ketamine to children.13 Aug 07:06 AM
New ZealandBooze vote looms out westCampaign group searching for candidates for local elections.12 Aug 11:07 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNursing 'crisis': Hospitals battle staff shortages, patient surgeDHB's chief nurse says "relentless" pressure partly due to high patient demand in ED.12 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuKids health: NZ kids' big breathing problemOne in 7 NZ kids have breathing problems. And more of them end up in hospital every year.06 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEvery NZ kid gets a free health check at 4. Why it's now in the spotlight.One of the country's biggest health initiatives will be overhauled next year.04 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandSick toddler wakes after 10 days of sleeping non-stopToddler sedated so his body could fight off bugs woke after 10 days asking for his teddy.04 Aug 05:11 AM
New ZealandPregnant prison staff sent home after inmate contracts measlesFive pregnant Mt Eden prison staff have been sent home after a measles case was confirmed.01 Aug 11:00 PM
New ZealandMeasles outbreak: Disease spreads to average of eight people a dayAn average of eight people a day are being diagnosed with measles in Auckland.31 Jul 11:47 PM
New ZealandImportant measles information from the Auckland Regional Public Health ServiceImportant measles information from the Auckland Regional Public Health Service. Video / SuppliedWatch31 Jul 03:31 AM
New ZealandFocus: Dr Lance O'Sullivan's plan for 200 drive through medical clinicsIn July 2019 Dr Lance O'Sullivan announced a bold move to introduce drive-through medical centres throughout New Zealand. Video / Leon Menzies Watch29 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandVisiting ban for pregnant women, kids at measles-hit prisonPrisoners in certain units who were not immune would be placed in quarantine.29 Jul 04:25 AM
New ZealandParalysed two-year-old speaks first words since horrific Waiouru crashWords came as a huge relief as parents have been waiting over six weeks for her to talk.29 Jul 01:52 AM
New ZealandNational pledges $200m for cancer drugs if it wins in 2020National pledges $200m for cancer drugs if it wins in 2020. Video / Derek Cheng Watch27 Jul 10:11 PM
New ZealandMan lay dead at home for days: What GPS data revealedReport into housing for the elderly found "numerous failings" in processes.26 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandCancer petition reaches Parliament as pressure mountsCancer petition reaches Parliament as pressure mounts. Video / Boris JancicWatch25 Jul 12:35 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFamily want charges laid after crash left toddler paralysed"We're just angry at everything we've been going through and still no one's been charged."24 Jul 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Eight minutes per resident': Aged-care workers in NZ 'face same brutal conditions'Kiwi aged-care worker says conditions no better in NZ after Aussie post goes viral.23 Jul 05:38 AM
New ZealandLife support off, paralysed crash toddler fights onAmirah Najim-Phillips, 2, has been breathing for 24 hours on her own after a month in ICU.18 Jul 12:30 AM
New ZealandShock, sadness as young mum given months to liveLitisha Cleave, who just turned 30, has just six months to live due to her breast cancer.17 Jul 05:11 AM
New ZealandLittle fighter with coolest attitude faces long recoveryDoctors first thought he had a cold, four days later he was flown to Starship Hospital16 Jul 10:41 PM
New ZealandDHB psychologists vote to strike later this monthIt is the first nationwide strike for psychologists in New Zealand.16 Jul 06:22 AM
New Zealand'I look five months pregnant': Patient pleads for treatment'I've been putting up with this pain since March and they just keep sending me home.'13 Jul 11:10 PM
New ZealandFocus Live: Two new cases in isolation hotels; Hamilton escapee tests negativeThere are two new cases of Covid-19 in managed isolation facilities and Health Minister Chris Hipkins says the man who escaped a Hamilton hotel last night evaded the police guard.Watch10 Jul 01:00 AM
New Zealand'The blackest of days': Parents look back on meningococcal deathFunding meningococcal vaccine would save lives and give his son a legacy, dad says.09 Jul 07:23 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionTeuila FuataiTeuila Fuatai: Vouchers won't help biggest vaccine losersCOMMENT: Are incentives for immunisations really a positive for our health system?08 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandFocus: PM announces spouses will be paid for caring for ill or disabled loved onesFocus: PM announces spouses will be paid for caring for ill or disabled loved ones. Video / Mark MitchellWatch07 Jul 03:16 AM
New ZealandFocus: Family carers for ill or disabled welcome Government changes to fundingFocus: Family carers for ill or disabled welcome Government changes to funding. Video / Mark MitchellWatch07 Jul 03:14 AM
KahuGovt told to set up separate Māori health agencyThe Crown has breached the Treaty by failing to improve Maori health, tribunal says.01 Jul 12:20 AM
New ZealandJacinda Ardern's heartfelt letter to dying dad's daughter"She is going back on her promise and that's heart-breaking," Lilly's mum says.28 Jun 10:22 PM
New ZealandAction plan unveiled to tackle syphilis after babies' deathsSix Kiwi babies have died from mothers passing the infection on during pregnancy.26 Jun 05:38 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSon dies in horror crash: Mum's cannabis law fightAuckland mum relives every day death of her son in crash with driver high on cannabis.18 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandPassengers exposed to measles on two Jetstar flightsA passenger with measles travelled on Jetstar flights while infectious on June 6 and 8.13 Jun 06:41 AM
