EXCLUSIVE: The father of a baby left to die in a hot car says his sentence was too light.

A second hospital is dealing with highly contagious vomiting bug.

Smokers who are Maori or whanau of Maori can be part of the free trial to quit the habit.

The first towns to benefit from the double-crewing of all ambulances are announced.

Stakeholders say the facility will bring in tens of millions of tourist dollars yearly

Treena Hillman was months off retiring with plans to travel, having worked all her life.

The Herald breaks down who knew what - and when - before Moko was killed.

Coroner to probe Moko's horrific death - and what can be done to stop more children dying

An addiction specialist says synthetic drug keeps people up for days, creates psychosis.

Whare Aroha Care village is modelled on a renowned Dutch centre, De Hogeweyk.

Rotorua Intermediate counsellor Ben Teina-Kore Curtis' workload has tripled in six years.

Experts point the finger of childhood tooth decay squarely at sugary drinks.

Rotorua woman Ella Wilson turned 103 this week and says her secret to long life is simple.

Denied a referral, a woman almost died after her doctor failed to diagnose a massive cyst.

Ngati Whakaue hikoi to Rotorua Hospital protesting the end of Hunga Manaaki service.

The family of a pro-immunisation doctor have been attacked by the anti-vax community.

Could Rotorua's world-famous rotten egg sulphur pong be beneficial?

The Treasury report has rated DHBs - finding a number have significant issues.

Pharmac could soon fund new treatments for insomnia, HIV, Hep C and others.

Southern Cross' chief executive says the application should never have been made.

Rotorua mum about to tackle marathon that has been five years in the making.

New mum said she knew she had cancer but had a hard job convincing medical specialists.

The Whakatane District Council has provided a full update on the area after Cyclone Cook.

Residents evacuated from dry homes in the Eastern Bay have voiced their anger.

A boy with cancer can't get to school because of a severe shortage of disability taxis.

Safety of e-cigarettes not guaranteed, but vaping safer than smoking.

Kiwi mum Rochelle Ryan shares how she got through son Levi's cancer diagnosis.

A popular salad brand has been withdrawn from supermarkets and fast-food outlets.