New ZealandCovid-19 update: 11,453 new cases, 18 deaths and 177 in hospitalThe latest Covid-19 results for the week are in.06 Mar 12:36 AM
WorldPerson dies in Florida after brain-eating amoeba infectionThe infection might have been caused by sinus rinse practices using tap water.04 Mar 06:32 AM
KahuRare Disorders Month highlights real realities for whānau MāoriRare Disorders NZ is calling on Aotearoa to #GlowUpShowUp for Rare Disorders Month.27 Feb 05:30 PM
KahuAotearoa called to #GlowUpShowUp for Rare Disorders MonthThree hundred thousand Kiwis live with rare disorders.27 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland tamariki measles immunisation rates 'too low'A measles outbreak would be disastrous for Northland whanau due to low vaccination rates.23 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandFocus: Dr Ayesha Verrall 'very concerned' about measles outbreakDr Verrall has said she is “very concerned” about a possible measles outbreak, given the rates of vaccination in New Zealand. Video / NZ HeraldWatch22 Feb 08:08 PM
EntertainmentBruce Willis' daughter 'overwhelmed' since sharing his diagnosisBruce Willis' daughters are "in awe of the love" so many people have for their dad.17 Feb 07:22 PM
New ZealandTwo café staff isolating after measles case visited Tauranga businessesAn infected measles case visited Tauranga businesses - a reminder to get vaccinated.15 Feb 10:55 PM
New ZealandDementia driving test flawedOpinion: John Williamson says it's a traumatic experience to put any senior through.15 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsCovid-19 Royal Commission: When public will be informed on inquiryThe inquiry officially begins on Wednesday this week.31 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldBrazil declares public health emergency for native Amazon peopleYanomamis are suffering from malnutrition and disease as a consequence of illegal mining.21 Jan 05:00 PM
KahuClinicians warn of heightened gout risk for Māori over summerClinicians urge whānau to enjoy kaimoana and barbecued foods in moderation this summer.19 Jan 03:41 AM
WorldChina reports 60,000 Covid-related deaths, says peak passedThe reported Covid deaths occurred in hospitals. More people might also have died at home.14 Jan 11:38 PM
New Zealand'Terrified': Patient ‘gobsmacked’ after dentist trip ends in request for HIV testThe dental clinic is now reviewing the “isolated incident”.10 Jan 10:23 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: ‘Novel features’ of Kraken cause for concernNew subvariant has potential to create a new wave of Covid-19 cases.09 Jan 11:10 PM
WorldUS approves drug that slows Alzheimer'sLeqembi is the first drug that’s been convincingly shown to slow the decline in memory.06 Jan 10:28 PM
WorldBeds run out at Beijing hospital as Covid surge continuesThe crisis follows China's abandonment of its most severe virus restrictions last month.05 Jan 05:06 PM
New ZealandFire and ice: Five big questions Kiwi researchers want to answerCan cannabinoids treat pain? Where do our eels spawn? We highlight five new Kiwi studies.04 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandGovt to assess Covid risk of travellers from China as Australia introduces testing of passengersThe move comes after Australia moves to introduce mandatory testing.01 Jan 05:02 PM
WorldLack of info on China’s Covid-19 surge stirs global concernIt comes after China said it would start reissuing passports and visas for Lunar New Year.29 Dec 05:17 PM
WorldChina races to vaccinate elderly amid Covid surge, but many reluctantChina has eased rules on testing, quarantine and movement, and cases are surging.27 Dec 05:13 PM
KahuMāori undercounted and under-resourced in health, new data report confirmsHealth data has never given a true indication of Māori numbers.19 Dec 09:59 PM
EntertainmentDoctor reveals whether Celine Dion will ever sing againThe star revealed yesterday she has been diagnosed with stiff-person syndrome.09 Dec 08:28 PM
EntertainmentJackass star fighting for life on ventilator with Covid, pneumoniaBam Margera was hospitalised with pneumonia ... and then Covid complicated his care.09 Dec 07:06 PM
WorldSuper-mosquito ‘invasion’ could trigger malaria surgeThe arrival of the "Anopheles stephensi" in at least five African countries is a "threat".08 Dec 11:00 PM
WorldNine children die as bacterial infection spreads in UK, lockdowns blamedThere have been more cases than usual, particularly in children under 10.06 Dec 06:33 PM
WorldPfizer asks FDA to clear updated Covid shot for kids under 5The US company is pushing for the vaccine to be part of the immunisation schedule.06 Dec 12:28 AM
New ZealandCystic fibrosis drug win, serious police incident in West Akl & Iran to disband oppressive morality police | Focus Morning Bulletin 5 December, 2022Huge win for those with cystic fibrosis, police staff involved in West Auckland 'serious incident' & Iran to disband morality police amid ongoing protests in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch04 Dec 04:43 PM
New ZealandCystic fibrosis: Funding of life-extending drug Trikafta proposed to start in AprilFunding of Trikafta will be for those aged 6 and older who meet certain criteria.04 Dec 05:00 AM
WorldNew drug slows Alzheimer’s but can it make a real difference?It's a bright spot after repeated disappointments in the quest for better treatments.30 Nov 06:38 PM
WorldWHO declares new ‘imminent’ global threatWarning measles could cause global problems if immunisation programmes aren't bought back.24 Nov 08:32 PM
WorldMad cow worries in US over, banned blood donors can give againDonors were turned away after fears of mad cow disease in Europe more than 2 decades ago.20 Nov 07:06 PM
New ZealandResidents to turn out for stem cell donation swabs to save 8yo's lifeThere are only three international matches for the girl, all of whom are too far away.17 Nov 08:34 PM
KahuVaccination programme must target Māori and Pacific, say advocatesHealth workers want meningococcal vaccination to be more widely available.16 Nov 09:00 PM
