OpinionCormack: Simon Bridges is happy with abortion law. He's wrongCOMMENT: Bridges thinks the regime we have for abortions in NZ is working well. It's not.12 Jun 05:32 AM
OpinionMike HoskingHosking: Nurses struggle with bitter pill of truth on payCOMMENT: The danger for nurses is that they will burn goodwill.06 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandNurse strikes: DHBs offer three 3% pay rises over 18 monthsDHBs say they have doubled their offer to nurses to settle pay negotiations.28 May 03:19 AM
New ZealandHalf of DHB bullying cases go unpunishedHerald on Sunday investigation reveals shocking allegations of staff harassment at DHBs.26 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe cost of care: Wife and sick husband about to lose homeMotor neurone disease sufferer and his wife struggle to survive on his disability benefit.13 May 05:13 PM
New ZealandDeadly meningococcal on the rise in Fiji, NZHealth authorities concerned and say more people should be vaccinated against the disease.12 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNurse's diary: A day in the life of a nurseCaitlin Francey opens her diary to share what goes on during a shift at a hospital ward.11 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandDental decay in Kiwi kids 'disease of poverty'Most of thousands of under-12s needing rotting teeth pulled from poorer families - experts07 May 12:44 AM
New ZealandSurgeons demand change: 'Patients are at risk'Surgeons demand urgent "sea change" at one of the country's largest health boards.04 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNo alert on drug warning for decadesMums of kids with disabilities caused by exposure to epilepsy drug in utero want answers.28 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandDr Google patients can needle GPsRise in misinformed patients demanding treatments that don't work has GPs worried.22 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandNurses to vote on two days of national strikesDHBs must develop a contingency plan to ensure life-preserving services continue.19 Apr 10:28 PM
New ZealandAuckland nurses rally to demand better pay, staffingNurses say a "safe environment for both patients and nurses" at the top of their agenda.18 Apr 10:26 PM
New ZealandDHB admin workers demand equal payDHB admin workers are the latest to call for pay equity.18 Apr 05:09 AM
New ZealandDying dad bypasses Pharmac, buys drugs from India 'to stay alive'With a prescription and the right contacts, Baden Ngan Kee bought himself an extra year.17 Apr 06:11 AM
New ZealandSuperbug outbreak sparks review of MoH policySpread of superbug at Middlemore Hospital exposed flaws in MoH's emergency plan.14 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandPrime Minister blaming the previous government for underfunded healthcare systemPrime Minister blaming the previous government for underfunding core-service such as health and education, and is asked if the health system is in crisis.Watch09 Apr 06:03 AM
New ZealandCarer who assaulted dementia patient may face legal actionThe breach was a "very serious departure from fundamental ethical and legal standards".09 Apr 03:06 AM
New ZealandColeman hits back over decaying hospital sagaFormer Health Minister in social media stoush with former DHB chairwoman.09 Apr 02:17 AM
New ZealandDoctors gearing up for flu jabsThe flu vaccine has arrived in New Zealand - but will it work?09 Apr 12:45 AM
New ZealandBullying problem - 'Nurses eat their young'They're belittled, humiliated and pushed to their limits. Mava Enoka reports.04 Apr 06:30 AM
New ZealandNothing for reclad as DHB spends $8m on learning hubDocuments show $8.6m spent to extend learning hub while mould festers at kids' hospital.04 Apr 06:10 AM
New ZealandLow blood sugar levels - we've been treating it wrongNew Zealand researchers have found a better way to treat hypoglycaemia.27 Mar 10:33 PM
OpinionMike's Minute: Nurses short changed by their unionMass unionism will mean nurses are always poorly paid. Watch26 Mar 06:03 PM
OpinionKate HawkesbyHawkesby: I'm with nurses - they deserve far more than pathetic 2%Comment: We don't value carers enough. They deserve so much better and so much more.26 Mar 05:16 PM
OpinionMike HoskingHosking: Nurses need to blame union for poor payComment: By the very nature of mass unionism you're destined for smallest of pay rises.26 Mar 05:06 PM
New ZealandWoman died after rest home bedsores became infectedWoman died after infected bedsore were not properly treated in rest home.26 Mar 03:33 AM
New ZealandFood companies ranked on commitment to fighting obesityStudy finds good progress is being made but more can be done to reduce salt and sugar.25 Mar 08:01 PM
New ZealandKiwi women have to jump through 'ridiculous' process for abortionA maze-like diagram shows just how much more complex abortion is in NZ.22 Mar 02:11 AM
New ZealandFormer Waikato DHB chief executive referred to Serious Fraud OfficeThe spending of public money by former Waikato DHB chief executive Dr Nigel Murray has been referred to the Serious Fraud Office after an investigation found more than half his claims for travel and accommodation were unjustified.Watch21 Mar 09:17 PM
LifestyleSimon Wilson's cancer diary, part 4: To cut or not to cutIn part 4 of his cancer diaries, Simon Wilson decides on his treatment.16 Mar 04:00 PM
LifestyleWoman given six weeks to live 'cured' with cannabis oilJoy Smith said she had never taken drugs before but the cannabis oil was a miracle cure.13 Mar 12:36 AM
New ZealandDoctor, hospital censured for failing to detect tumourIn January 2015- a year and a half later - the tumour was picked up by the patient's GP.12 Mar 08:32 AM