Influenza A: Mangatāwhiri mum loses leg after pneumonia and sepsis
She’d had the flu for about a week – with a gastro bug on top – when she…
Medical misinformation: Girl needed emergency surgery after parents fail to give antibiotics
But because of “medical scepticism, the parents encouraged poor adherence to the antibiotic regime”. Antibiotics were prescribed but…
Toddler thrown into crocodile pit by stranger undergoes seventh surgery
“Today, our son had his seventh surgery,” his family wrote on a GoFundMe page set up by the…
Diphtheria outbreak in Australia: How at risk is New Zealand?
What is diphtheria? Health NZ Te Whatu Ora said diphtheria is highly contagious and spreads easily via coughs…
Four-hour wait for ambulance in Northland as back injury ‘not life-threatening’
The pain dropped him to his knees and he feared his body would lock up. He was unable…
Taylor Broughton sentenced for life-threatening knife attack on Whanganui probation officer
Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi (PSA), a Corrections staff union, told NZME that probation officers’…
UK police arrest two after ‘multiple people’ stabbed on train
Some passengers were getting “stamped [on] by others” as they tried to run, and the witness told The…
Mega strike to go ahead despite red weather warnings and cancelled rallies
Members of the New Zealand Nurses Organisation in Whanganui in July went on strike for better pay and…
Teen in critical condition after shark attack in Queensland’s Far North
Nathan Schmidt news.com.au· 12 Oct, 2025 02:53 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a…
Te Atatū Peninsula mum suffers aneurysm while tucking children into bed
Jessie Teece suffered a subarachnoid haemorrhage caused by an aneurysm last Sunday. Photo / Givealittle Halloran and Teece…
Florence Welch opens up on miscarriage and life‑threatening ectopic pregnancy
“It was my first experience of even trying to get pregnant and I thought, there’s no way, because…
Whangārei father James Bell critically injured after rescuing family from Melbourne fire
“James is now in ICU with severe burns across his body and deep cuts to his arms. Zayne…