Rotorua Daily PostLive: 12 Covid-related deaths; 536 people in hospital"We are definitely not out of the woods at all with this virus," Michael Baker says.15 Aug 01:02 AM
Rotorua Daily PostCystic fibrosis: Pharmac receives updated advice for funding TrikaftaPharmac has re-ranked Trikafta on its Options for Investment list after updated advice.15 Aug 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily Post'Razor blade pain': Surgical mesh harm patient living on morphine, becoming suicidal"Mesh harm is happening all over the country and it needs to stop."10 Aug 05:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostLive: 5169 new cases, 599 people in hospital and 18 Covid-related deathsThe seven-day rolling average of cases today is 4,938. Last Wednesday it was 6,355.10 Aug 01:02 AM
Rotorua Daily PostArdern hints traffic light system could be shelved post-winterHospitalisations remain elevated and pressure on the health system continues.09 Aug 03:41 AM
Rotorua Daily PostOmicron outbreak: Child among 13 Covid-related deaths, 4006 new cases todayExpert predicts thousands of infections each day for the foreseeable future.08 Aug 01:15 AM
Rotorua Daily Post3302 cases today as Covid becomes one of NZ's biggest killersOne in seven recent NZ deaths were from Covid-19. So why are we growing indifferent to it?07 Aug 01:20 AM
Rotorua Daily PostBloomfield tells councils to fluoridate waterDirector-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield has today written to 14 authorities27 Jul 12:23 AM
OpinionComment: Believe it - our health sector is in a crisisOPINION: Now's the logical time to undertake workforce reforms22 Jul 05:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostLive: 8728 new cases, 26 more Covid-related deaths as school holidays wrap upThere are 759 people in hospital with the virus, including 13 in intensive care.22 Jul 01:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostLive: 9953 new Covid cases, 32 deaths, 20 in ICUWinter wave has peaked earlier and lower than expected, expert says.21 Jul 01:18 AM
Rotorua Daily PostCovid: 10,424 new community cases, 788 in hospital; changes to death reportingNZ facing 'significant increase' in Covid cases due to the BA.5 variant - Bloomfield.19 Jul 01:29 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'Exceptionally concerning': Rest home patient had undiagnosed fracture for three daysThe patient suffered from dementia, and could not adequately communicate with staff.18 Jul 04:20 AM
Rotorua Daily PostMore than 10,000 cases and 16 Covid-related deaths todayThe tally is slightly down after more than 11,000 community cases for three days in a row.15 Jul 02:24 AM
Rotorua Daily PostGP denied use of unapproved ivermectin drug to treatJudge declines to release medicines imported from India.14 Jul 05:59 PM
Rotorua Daily PostGovt frees up masks, RATs; 11,382 cases today, child dies with virusAn estimated 400,000 people will now be eligible for anti-viral drugs.14 Jul 01:28 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'Rising sharply': 11,548 Covid cases, more than 700 in hospitalThe number of Covid patients requiring hospital care is now 710.12 Jul 01:24 AM
Rotorua Daily Post8395 Covid cases, 17 deaths, 689 people in hospitalCoronavirus hospitalisations are nearing record levels seen back in March.11 Jul 01:21 AM
Rotorua Daily PostSurgeries cancelled, delays widespreadDrastic measures at public hospitals as winter ills combine with a spike in Covid cases.10 Jul 06:52 PM
Rotorua Daily Post7461 Covid cases today, 622 people in hospital - 'significant increase'Cases, hospitalisations and deaths have been rising as the BA.5 strain gains ground.10 Jul 01:35 AM
Rotorua Daily Post9307 new Covid cases today, 22 deaths - another counting glitch reportedYesterday a computer glitch caused case numbers to be overcounted by more than 4000.09 Jul 01:30 AM
Rotorua Daily PostComputer glitch overcounts today's Covid cases by thousandsMore than 4200 cases were incorrectly added to today's total after a computer glitch.08 Jul 04:51 AM
Rotorua Daily PostOmicron outbreak: 13,344 Covid cases, 23 deaths; school holiday warningParents are being warned to monitor kids' health over the looming school holidays.08 Jul 01:23 AM
Rotorua Daily PostLive: 11 Covid-related deaths and 4924 cases today; experts warn of new BA.5 surgeExperts warn we're facing a winter surge of the virus as subvariant BA.5 spreads.03 Jul 01:17 AM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily Post'Gasping for air': Feverish 2-year-old waits 10 hours in hospital EDLakes DHB says its emergency departments are under 'significant pressure'.29 Jun 08:03 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Code red': DHBs warned Govt of 'critical workforce issues' a year agoIt comes amid reports health system is in crisis mode amid 'twindemic' of Covid and flu.28 Jun 05:15 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'Over Covid' Officials fear for uptake of second boosterSecond booster - or fourth dose - is now available for everyone aged over 50.27 Jun 07:01 PM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily Post'A whole new OJ': Teen approved for free access to $330k-a-year 'miracle drug'OJ Daniels can now walk, go outside and "start thinking about a future".27 Jun 06:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostSix Covid-related deaths and 4429 new cases todayThere were 8638 new community cases & 24 deaths reported yesterday for the past two days.26 Jun 01:16 AM
Rotorua Daily PostLive: 24 Covid deaths and 8638 new cases over past two daysDaily cases have been hovering around 5000 this week; today's cases are two days' worth.25 Jun 12:40 AM
Rotorua Daily PostChildren's mental health: Services at 'crisis point' as demand surges and staff departMental health providers are struggling to cope with growing need in the wake of Covid-19.24 Jun 05:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostCovid: 5499 new cases, 18 deaths; Govt can't rule out future lockdowns'Each variant has had different characteristics,' says Ayesha Verrall.22 Jun 01:08 AM
Rotorua Daily PostFocus Live: Ayesha Verrall, Ashley Bloomfield host Covid updateNew Covid-19 Response Minister Dr Ayesha Verrall said alongside Director-General of Health Dr Ashely Bloomfield that lockdowns and border closures would still be a last resort. Video / Mark MitchellWatch21 Jun 11:19 PM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily Post'Very infectious' gastro bug spreading throughout Bay of PlentyPrincipal says "particularly nasty" bug a factor in a rise in student and staff sickness.21 Jun 06:00 PM
