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Locum dependence: Health NZ spend jumps to $216m in a year
Lakes District's locum costs jumped from $5.6m in 2023 to $12.2m in 2025.
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Mother shares how specialist care gave her son a better death
Wellington mum Angela Schleif lost two children to the same rare disease, 17 years apart. She says the difference between their deaths was night and day. Video / NZ Herald
Staff suffer head injuries at new mental health unit
A source whose family member worked there feared someone would be killed.
'I am scared for my partner's life': Staff suffer head injuries at new mental health unit
Six staff were injured within the first two months of the unit opening.
What you need to know about the cocktail of ‘nasty bugs’ hitting NZers right now
The Herald asked a GP for advice on staying healthy and cough-free.
'Quite scary' hands: Abuse trial hears child may have tampered with own feeding lines
An aunt told the High Court that the child was strong and could disconnect feeding lines.
Flu jab can cut heart attack and stroke risk by a third, epidemiologist says
Dr Michael Baker says flu illness stresses organs and makes blood clot more.
Emergency Department AI gives meth recipe in ‘jailbreak’ testing
The Heidi scribe is already used by 1250 ED doctors and front-line staff.
'Significant concerns' raised about surgeon's competence after patient's death
The woman suffered a severe brain haemorrhage just hours after her operation.
Parliament report warns young people harmed by rough sex may be sexual assault victims
MPs heard teens arrived with rough sex injuries yet didn't realise they'd been assaulted.
Nurse whose son survived cancer now cannot get paid sick leave for own cancer treatment
Just five years ago, her young son was diagnosed with cancer himself.
Editorial: Our mental health system is failing the young people who need it most
OPINION: Psychological distress now affects 14.3% of Kiwis, nearly double in 5 years.
Weight-loss drug boom and pet push drive Ebos revenue surge despite profit dip
Ebos expects capital spending to drop about 30% as new depots are finished.
Cybersecurity MediMap hack
David Seymour and cybersecurity expert Adam Burns discuss the MediMap hack.
Cyber attack on health platform Medimap
Cyber security hack sees patients marked as dead, others renamed as Charlie Kirk. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
50-hour-old baby died while nurse was on break
Despite efforts to revive the child, he couldn't be saved.
Auckland entrepreneur Hannah McQueen to shake up healthcare with new company
The Kiwi businesswoman has launched into her next bold venture to ease pressure on hospitals. Video / Ryan Bridge Today
Physicians warn proposed regulations could put lives in danger
The new proposal could allow physician assistants to perform complex tasks doctors are trained for. Video / Ryan Bridge Today
Letters: A bridge toll would hurt those who can't afford it the most
OPINION: Why a toll would be a bridge too far.
Fewer roads, more hospitals: Government publishes sobering Infrastructure Plan
The Government was warned New Zealand can't build everything it wants.
'Very underfunded': Dentists warn teen dental care model at breaking point
One dental clinic has increased private prices to subsidise treatment for teens.
Vaping health risks
Vaping is often marketed as a safer alternative to smoking but its addictive nature and health risks tell a different story. Video / NZ Herald
Northland ambulance demand up as 111 calls hit more than 90 a day
Falls, chest pain and loneliness fuel record ambulance demand in Northland.
How to look after your heart health
Neurologist and heart health researcher Dr Siobhan Mitchell explains how women can look after their heart health. Video / NZ Herald
Dengue warning: Rising case numbers as Kiwis return from Pacific holidays
In the Cook Islands, 500 cases of dengue have been reported since last May.
12-month prescription and diagnosing ADHD: What changes at the doctor mean for you
Dr Bryan Betty speaks with Ryan Bridge on changes in the medical field. Video / Ryan Bridge Today
Year-long prescriptions start, but pharmacists warn of strain
Patients on stable long-term medicines may now get one script for 12 months.
Rhodes scholar donates kidney to aunt as dialysis care verges on 'breaking point'
A shortage of dialysis chairs is 'verging on breaking point' for the NZ health system.
Major Hospital disruptions: Health NZ investigating major IT outage
Fleur Fitzsimons and Darren Douglass join Ryan Bridge on Ryan Bridge Today on Herald Now to discuss. Video / Ryan Bridge Today