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Studies reveal burden of excessive drinking on strained EDs
Interviews with patients in the ED show harmful drinkers are more likely to be older men.
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Relapse risk: Schizophrenia meds in supply crunch
Psychiatrists say disruption could cause some patients to suffer relapse of psychosis.
School finances: How the loss of international students has hit Auckland high schools
We examined changes in international student fee income at 20 Auckland state schools.
Healthy schools: How Labour’s fizzy drinks ban went flat
Erica Stanford says removing sugary drinks is no longer a government priority.
Charities blast ‘extremely concerning’ David Seymour school lunches appointment
Act leader says free meals policy is 'under consideration' ahead of the Budget.
Private schools: The most expensive tuition fees in 2024 and how much they've increased
The Herald analysis of 20 leading independent schools' fees.
School phone ban: The case for getting rid of the ‘distraction machine’
A US researcher explains why he thinks technology is driving a youth mental health crisis.
Probe into gaps in government agencies' youth mental health service
'We saw no coherent system design or vision,' an inquiry found.
Beneficiaries now likely to spend 13 years on welfare
Govt estimates of the expected time on Jobseeker have jumped 23 per cent in four years.
Grandad died after waiting 30 hours in ED. His family fought for months for answers
Waikato Hospital has apologised to a Hamilton family after an internal investigation.
How safe are our hospitals? 5 takeaways from our unsafe staffing investigation
The hospital system pushed to the brink by Covid-19 is confronting a new crisis.
Top NZ businessman falsely accused of being a Russian spy
Billionaire forced to go to court to defend his reputation against resurfaced smears.
Whistleblower doctor exposes child's near death after report went missing
Radiologist Dr Bryan Wolf alleged that the child could have died.
Houthis defy warning from NZ and allies on Red Sea attacks
NZ is among 14 countries calling for an immediate end to threats against commercial ships.
New lobby group vows to hold Government’s ‘feet to fire’ on grocery shake-up
Sue Chetwin is fronting a new group that plans to lobby 'furiously' for lower prices.
Holiday travel ‘chaos’: Air NZ flight grounded by air-con fault
Passengers were left scrambling to find emergency lodging at the peak holiday time.
Grace Millane's family members receive OBEs in UK New Year Honours
Gillian Millane and her niece awarded OBEs in the 2024 UK King's Honours for activism.
What drives Christopher Luxon? The full story of the man who wanted to be PM
Many voters said they didn't know much about him. We went looking for more.
Dementia: She cared lovingly for her elderly mother for 16 years. Why did it end so traumatically?
Auckland family left in despair after losing GP at a moment of crisis.
‘Stressed since day one’: Mental health watchdog faces claims about ‘toxic’ workplace
Five former workers allegedly quit because of concerns about their own wellbeing.
'Pushed aside again': Officials admit Labour's $100m mental health move behind schedule
Delay is 'extremely disappointing', says advocate for people with eating disorders.
150 Auckland ED nurses issue warning of 'unsafe' conditions
Tensions are growing at Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand because of chronic understaffing.
'This is just madness': MetService staff in disbelief at fatal flood forecasting
An internal review seen by the Herald says warning systems need 'substantial changes'.
‘We’re literally the future of the country’: Youth mental health campaigner’s plea to politicians
Youth activist says she is frustrated mental health is not a policy priority.
National’s secret weapon in domination of Labour
NZ agency Topham Guerin was behind Luxon's online campaign and previously Boris Johnson's
Did the polls get it right? How predictions stacked up
Recent polls were broadly accurate on party shares. The surprise was in the electorates.
Auckland seats on knife-edge as Nats celebrate snatching Labour strongholds
Some traditional Labour strongholds including Mt Albert are incredibly close.
A youth worker came up with a novel solution for homeless teens: His own home
Aaron Hendry set out to build an alternative to emergency housing, one home at a time.
'Not acceptable' - Dr Shane Reti’s 19 unauthorised ED visits caused political storm at Health NZ
Emails reveal depths of political storm after National MP's ambulance ride-alongs.
'Betrayal': Whistleblower doctor claims patients are at risk
Radiologist who alleged 'conspiracy' at Health NZ speaks exclusively to the Herald
Hipkins ordered to apologise over document release breach
Chief Ombudsman rebukes PM's office for delayed release of Auckland flooding documents.
ED assault crisis has doctors demanding 24/7 security: 'Worst we have ever seen'
An influential group of emergency clinicians is urging politicians to act on the crisis.