Female patient at Hutt Hospital harassed by confused male patient, Health and Disability Commissioner finds
During her admission, a “confused” male patient began showing her unwanted attention. The hospital looked at his medication…
Cystic Fibrosis: Mother weighs having a second child against moving to Australia for drug that could prolong her toddler’s life
Maya’s parents were unaware they were both carriers of the disorder – an incurable condition affecting about 500…
Auckland import business owner Wei Xu sentenced for cigarette smuggling scheme
The defendant was lured by the prospect of easy money amid financial setbacks that had started during the…
Auckland’s Diocesan School backs new principal Sandra Hastie after Australian college data leak controversy
Their medical conditions and parents’ marital statuses were also recorded, with one parent telling an Australian media outlet…
Eric Dane ALS update: Actor skips awards gala as he writes memoir
The spokesperson added: “We remain deeply grateful for his courage, advocacy, and continued commitment to the ALS community,…
Meghan Trainor’s sons are ‘over the moon’ about having a sister
The Grammy award winner – who started dating the Spy Kids star in 2016 after they were set…
The Listener’s 20 most-anticipated international TV shows of the year
The Bennet sisters and mother of Netflix’s Pride and Prejudice including Emma Corrin (at left) and Olivia Colman…
Auckland father’s bowel cancer death prompts warning on symptom-free risk
His wife, Stacey Kenny, spoke to the Herald in the hope of raising awareness about the importance of…
Game of no rise: Are dreams of living on the coast soon to be washed away?
Andrea Graves New Zealand Listener· 8 Jan, 2026 06:04 PM4 mins to read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald…
Christchurch detective investigated after having intimate relationship with rape complainant
He was eight years older, a foot taller and the man tasked with investigating the complaint she was…
Charities having to turn away high numbers of volunteer applications
“Over the last year or so, they are seeing more people coming in who are saying they are…
Beach safety: How to spot a rip, and what to do if you’re caught in one
“The safest beach in New Zealand is a beach that’s patrolled by surf lifeguards.” Chaz Gibbons Campbell says…