New ZealandLive: NZ on cusp of 90 per cent fully vaxxed before ChristmasBut growing Taranaki cluster is worrying.15 Dec 07:02 PM
New ZealandPasifika hit jabs milestone as Auckland enjoys freedomAll three Auckland DHBs have hit 90 per cent vaccination among the Pacific community.09 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandChildhood vaccines: Report calls for urgent changes to protect Māori children from 'lethal' diseases"Business as usual is not enough to remedy or impact the current situation."30 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland hospital projects delayed by fire concernsFire engineers lack clear design rules and guidelines for hospitals and care homes.29 Nov 08:09 PM
New ZealandDate projection: How far away is your area from 90% double-jab rate?The two other Auckland DHBs aren't far behind.20 Nov 01:04 AM
New ZealandA mother and her baby died in Auckland Hospital. This is what went wrongThe family of Dr Suliana Pasi spoke exclusively to the Weekend Herald.19 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMore than 1300 unvaccinated DHB staff stood downHow many staff have been stood down at your DHB?17 Nov 05:25 AM
New ZealandHundreds of health workers unvaccinated at mandate deadlineTwo per cent or 3 per cent of 80,000 district health board staff remain unvaccinated.15 Nov 04:59 PM
New Zealand'Right to the wire': Hospitals reach out to unvaccinated workersStaff called to one-on-one interviews in last effort to get them vaccinated and retained.11 Nov 04:52 PM
New Zealand'Quite frightened, angry': MIQ staff 'spat at, kicked and punched' by guestsStaff warned not to walk alone, and to arrange security escorts when visiting some guests.10 Nov 05:50 PM
New ZealandThousands of DHB staff yet to receive first vaccine doseFive per cent of health workers holding out a few days before the no jab no job deadline.10 Nov 05:27 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAuckland Hospital couldn't use ICU beds because of short-staffingDocuments released to the Herald reveal how bad staffing issues were.07 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandBackdown over 'timeslots' for Aucklanders at Xmas - Govt scrambles after outcry over minister's commentNational MP Chris Bishop called it "the stupidest idea I've ever heard".04 Nov 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhen the 'storm' hits: Will our ICUs cope now Delta is free?Hospital documents reveal how ICUs planned to cope with a surge in cases.27 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandLive: Locals call for lockdown in Northland after positive Covid casesNational health's spokesperson says there's real concern in the region.23 Oct 08:51 PM
New ZealandOne Auckland DHB has only just over 70% of population fully vaccinatedAuckland will not move out of level 3 until all three DHBs hit 90 per cent.21 Oct 11:53 PM
New ZealandCovid 'tsunami coming': ED nurses are overworked and thinking of quittingOverworked nurses say hospitals aren't ready for a surge in cases.20 Oct 06:27 PM
New Zealand'Could get totally out of control': DHB modelling paints grim picture for South AucklandIf border rules are loosened, South Auckland could see 1000-1400 cases a week, DHB warns.12 Oct 02:08 AM
New Zealand'Steady stream' of ED patients show up for unrelated issues, test positive for CovidTwo new exposure events have been identified at Middlemore hospital.30 Sep 07:25 PM
New ZealandTwo Covid exposures at Middlemore, 66 patients are close contactsTwo new exposure events have been identified at Middlemore hospital.30 Sep 03:31 PM
New ZealandMum irate after essential worker teen daughter turned away for tumour scanThe student is a part-time employee at a Pak'nSave exposed to Covid-19 earlier this month.28 Sep 06:05 AM
New ZealandGovernment announces new Health NZ and Māori Health Authority teamThe Māori Health Authority will work alongside Health NZ with a joint role.22 Sep 09:08 PM
New Zealand'Unacceptable': Disparity in DHB staff vaccination levels revealedLess than half of all staff at one DHB are fully vaccinated.22 Sep 04:40 AM
New ZealandWaikato DHB to fast-track Covid test resultsThe Covid cases will come under Auckland's total as Whakatīwai in CMDHB's area.20 Sep 02:28 AM
New ZealandMiddlemore Hospital swab tests every inpatientTeams going bed to bed, offering tests to all patients admitted to the hospital.15 Sep 05:57 PM
New Zealand'Don't delay seeking help': People urged to keep using Middlemore Hospital EDThe hospital is safe to attend, Counties Manukau Health chief medical officer says.12 Sep 12:45 AM
New Zealand'Very risky' to leave level 4 with mystery cases popping up - expertPeople who tested positive after turning up at Middlemore could be "tip of the iceberg".12 Sep 12:26 AM
New ZealandLive: Three people, including baby, test positive to Covid after Middlemore visit; what it might mean for lockdownIt's not yet known how many staff and others in the hospital are close contacts.11 Sep 10:16 PM
New ZealandTwo taken to hospital following mental health hospital fireThe cause of the fire is being investigated11 Sep 07:18 PM
New Zealand'Human error': Vaccine ads worked despite typo, say health officialsThey spelt "vaccine" incorrectly.11 Sep 04:53 AM
New ZealandMiddlemore not unique: Hospitals lack isolation space for patients awaiting Covid test results"They have to put them somewhere, they can't just put them back in the community."10 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandTouchdown! Flight with 250,000 Covid vaccines lands in NZA few days without unexpected cases needed for Auckland to go to level 3, expert says.09 Sep 11:38 PM
New ZealandDelta outbreak: Cops stood down after 'incident' involving latest Middlemore caseOfficers are linked to woman at Middlemore's ED who tested positive for the virus.09 Sep 10:53 PM
New ZealandWaitakere Hospital patient placed in same room as Covid positive caseThe older man was in the same room at Waitākere Hospital as someone with Covid.06 Sep 06:44 AM