WorldCIA says Covid ‘more likely’ to have leaked from labVirus 'likely' leaked from Chinese lab rather than being transmitted by animals, CIA says.26 Jan 01:58 AM
New Zealand13 cases of whooping cough hit Tairāwhiti, baby hospitalisedNationwide, 1232 cases were notified from October 19 to January 10.23 Jan 07:00 AM
New Zealand‘Phenomenal’ teen cheerleader died of meningitis a week after starting dream job'She got to live her dream for one week. It was so unfairly taken from her.'19 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: How to protect babies as whooping cough epidemic growsOPINION: Why do we need to get serious about whooping cough?16 Jan 09:00 PM
World'Day and night': Germany searches for source of foot-and-mouth outbreakIt is Germany’s first reported incident of FMD in more than three decades.15 Jan 09:36 PM
New ZealandBaby with whooping cough dies over Christmas periodA family has lost their baby due to the highly infectious disease. 15 Jan 09:35 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleArthritis symptoms, treatments and foods that can helpTelegraph: There is no cure for chronic joint pain, but it can be made more bearable.13 Jan 09:42 PM
New Zealand'Mission accomplished': Author Ron Murray dies three days after receiving copies of final bookRon Murray's wife Jill described him as a 'man of many talents'.10 Jan 06:00 PM
WorldAussie scientists trial mosquitoes with ‘toxic’ semen to fight diseaseFemale flies that bred with 'toxic' males had a significantly reduced lifespan.08 Jan 01:05 AM
WorldUS records first human death from H5N1 bird fluLouisiana officials confirm no human transmission after first US H5N1 death.06 Jan 10:28 PM
New ZealandWhat NZ scientists are discovering about how our bodies fight infectionEver wondered if catching one viral nasty spares you from being hit hard by another?05 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandLack of Covid leave a problem for health professionals, nurse saysNurses allegedly reluctant to test for Covid and take time off work amid latest influx.05 Jan 05:41 AM
New ZealandCalls for warning labels on alcohol may grow after US announcementNew Zealand researchers say there is a need to tackle alcohol-related health problems.04 Jan 09:43 PM
EnvironmentDeadly disease kills 100-year-old tree despite vaccinationThe fatal and fast-spreading disease was found to be present in the Waikato in February.02 Jan 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainment'I am living now': Dai Henwood on battling incurable cancer and how he told his kids'Part memoir, part masterclass in hope.'31 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandA year in review: What moved the Waikato in August 2024?As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2024.26 Dec 06:30 PM
LifestyleOzempic ‘could help patients with Alzheimer’s’Experts believe role of the medication in reducing inflammation in the body is key.25 Dec 11:04 PM
New ZealandKiwi teen who endured brain surgery while awake forced to move to Oz for cancer carePortia was the youngest in New Zealand to have an awake craniotomy.20 Dec 04:00 PM
World'It's chaos': Mayotte hospital grapples with cyclone aftermathMedics in Mayotte deliver babies during cyclone, face medicine shortages.18 Dec 10:02 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: For the sake of 600,000 children, science must be boldNew York Times: Is it better to be safe and let thousands continue to die?15 Dec 11:10 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentTheatre legend Tim Bray on cancer, chemo and the man who's holding him together'Within myself, I still completely feel me.'13 Dec 09:30 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Memo to bootcamp critics – progress requires trial and errorOPINION: 'Expecting a 100% performance rate from any new initiative ... is naive.'10 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldScores dead from mystery disease in Congo, WHO dispatches teamEpidemiologists have been sent to the area 700km southeast of Kinshasa.04 Dec 07:41 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Beach contamination shameful; what Kiwi cities are lackingOPINION: 'Nothing but Third-World standards, and an absolute disgrace.'03 Dec 04:00 PM
LifestyleAre chemicals used in fragrances bad for your health?Scientists warn some chemicals found in fragrances can cause adverse health outcomes.03 Dec 02:36 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleAt 53 I was diagnosed with incurable prostate cancer – I wish I’d been tested soonerTelegraph: Prostate cancer screening can save many men’s lives30 Nov 07:30 PM
New ZealandWhooping cough epidemic: Case numbers pass 1000The health agency is urging people to get vaccinated against the disease.29 Nov 03:34 AM
EntertainmentTim Bray Theatre Company's final curtain call as founder battles rare cancerA champion of children's theatre announces closure after 33 years.27 Nov 03:24 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleWhy stress can cause a stroke in mid life (and how to prevent it)Telegraph: It’s never too late to start stroke-proofing our lives.25 Nov 10:01 PM
LifestyleWhy you should wash your vintage clothing as soon as you take it homeSecond-hand clothing can be a reservoir for many potentially dangerous microbes.24 Nov 03:18 AM
LifestyleThe deadly problem with quartz kitchen worktops – and what you should choose insteadCases of a fatal lung disease have risen among tradies working with engineered quartz.23 Nov 10:14 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleIs it anxiety or something else? What women should know.Misdiagnosis of anxiety in women can obscure serious conditions.23 Nov 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Assume it's probably everywhere': Whooping cough vax rates 'dreadful'Whooping cough is particularly dangerous for newborn babies and older adults.22 Nov 06:06 AM
New ZealandOmicron variant XEC ‘rising steadily’ in NZ as scientists watch for early signs of Christmas waveRecently arrived XEC now accounts for about a quarter of Covid-19 cases around NZ.21 Nov 04:00 PM
