Kahu'They don't care about us': Whānau fighting cancer share struggles with health systemMāori whānau facing cancer talk about barriers to treatment in current health system.10 Mar 07:00 AM
New ZealandKaitāia College to start own school lunch programme following food poisoning debacle"It should have been done a long time before this," one student said.10 Mar 03:16 AM
New ZealandConcerns meningitis vaccine running low, claims two student cases not linkedThe Meningitis Foundation is concerned about low vaccine supplies.09 Mar 09:25 PM
New ZealandHospitalised by leptospirosis - a warning for cyclone clean-up workersRoad worker assumed it was the flu at first, but then symptoms worsened.09 Mar 02:26 AM
New Zealand‘We weren’t told’: Student battling meningococcal disease unaware of second vaccineThe student's mother said many may think they're safe from the illness, but they are not.08 Mar 11:39 PM
New ZealandMeningococcal B vaccine now funded for 'life threatening' diseaseFour Northland children under the age of 5 contracted meningococcal B in July last year.08 Mar 06:55 PM
KahuIncrease in meningococcal cases prompts warning for students to be vigilantVaccine to be funded for 13-25 year-olds in close living situations.08 Mar 05:52 PM
New ZealandIn the dark: Fears of contamination plague a ‘forgotten’ flood community"People are like, 'What? We didn’t know you’d even been hit'."06 Mar 11:05 PM
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
