New Zealand
Junior doctors want weekend surgery to keep training in public hospitals
Union says 11 Wellington Hospital theatres sit idle at weekends
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The 'backlog pile': Cancer specialists warn of five-week delays for results
Pathologists are calling on the Health Minister to urgently boost its workforce. Video \ Jason Dorday
'We can't go on like this': Multiple defects in Roofbuddy-approved roof
Newlyweds Pam and Rob Lloyd say they've suffered ill health trying to resolve dispute.
Elderly Wellington couple struggling with ill-health in lengthy dispute over defective roofing work
Roofbuddy has proposed a resolution after inquiries by the Herald. Video / NZ Herald
CAA's 'excessive' spend on external lawyers revealed
Insiders say suggestions CAA's culture problems are in the past lack credibility.
Patient collapses, needs CPR in Waikato ED waiting room
The incident follows Brent Horsburgh's death after waiting more than nine hours for care.
'Bloody shambles': Home owner paid $30,000 for roof that leaks
Roofbuddy agreed to pay for a new roof after its recommended roofer's work failed.
'Almost unheard of': Staff question why Police Commissioner stayed in role amid probe
Three police sources claim his ongoing presence at work felt like a double standard.
'Waste of money': Tauranga landslide report costs revealed
The report by Paul Davison KC has not stopped calls for accountability over the disaster
Watch: Luxury helicopter trip for top restaurateurs ends in blizzard crash
The hospitality figures were wined and dined on a cruise after their near-death experience
Luxury helicopter trip for top restaurateurs ends in blizzard crash
The hospitality figures were wined and dined on a cruise after their near-death experience.
Mauao tragedy: Report warned of deadly risks – 4 councillors didn't read it
Councillors received a report warning of rockfall and landslide risks before six died.
Exclusive footage shows dozens of greyhounds leaving Christchurch for Australia
The Herald understands up to 140 dogs will leave for Australia on two charter flights. Video / Alyse Wright
Watch: Exclusive footage shows dozens of greyhounds leaving Christchurch for Australia
Two charter flights will take up to 140 dogs to Australia, the Herald understands.
'We are gonna blow all our dogs away': Man's threat as greyhound racing ban looms
Greyhound Racing NZ said the man filmed was not a licensed greyhound trainer.
'Bizarre bruising': Doctor blows whistle over black-market peptide use
Dr Luke Bradford warns black-market peptides cause severe side effects, including bruising and altered libido.
Patient suffers spinal fracture as nurses warn of unsafe staffing levels
Staff at Waitākere Hospital's Muriwai Ward will strike over safety concerns.
Tenant wins case against landlord over leaky, mouldy rental
The tribunal found the landlord intentionally failed to fix tenant's leaky roof.
How my mother's terminal diagnosis gave me insight into the ED crisis
OPINION: I witnessed the quiet heroism of overloaded hospital staff caring for my mother.
'Unexpected incident': Waikato ED death review cites sick staff, shut wards
National guidelines are being drawn up to escalate patients who deteriorate while waiting.
Watch: Jet boss warns of fatal crash risk unless Govt acts on CAA problems
PM Christopher Luxon said he has 'major challenges' with the Civil Aviation Authority.
'Set up to fail': Witness describes chaos at Waikato Hospital ED
Earl Stevens says he waited 10.5 hours in the waiting room.
'Standing room only': Nurse describes worst day in 18 years at Waikato ED
Official data shows ED staff rose nationally but fell in several key districts.
'Standing room only': Nurse describes worst day in 18 years at Waikato ED
ED nurses and doctors raise concerns about patient safety at EDs across NZ.