New ZealandFocus Live: Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield details best ways to prevent the spread of coronavirusIn January Director General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield said that masks were ‘not any real protection.’ Since then the message has changed. Video / Mark MitchellWatch28 Jan 03:27 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: New powers given to NZ health officials to quarantine anyone infected with coronavirus if requiredFocus Live: New powers given to NZ health officials to quarantine anyone infected with coronavirus if required.Watch28 Jan 03:04 AM
New ZealandCoronavirus panic: Face masks sell out, but do they work?Pharmacists say they're selling out, some experts say they're 'useless'.28 Jan 12:56 AM
LifestyleHep A scare at MasterChef NZ star's restaurantDiners who ate at the restaurant should contact public health officials.27 Jan 11:05 PM
WorldTwo men in quarantine in Samoa over virus fearsTwo Samoan sailors are in quarantine amid fears of China's coronavirus.27 Jan 06:33 PM
New Zealand'Help us': Kiwi stranded in coronavirus-hit WuhanThe virus has already claimed around 60 lives and infected thousands more.27 Jan 05:48 AM
New ZealandTop school tells students who visited coronavirus-hit countries to stay homeStudents, staff who've travelled to countries with coronavirus cases asked to stay home.27 Jan 03:35 AM
New ZealandDirector-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield and Director of Public Health Dr Caroline McElnay respond to New Zealand's concerns around the new coronavirusDirector-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield and Director of Public Health Dr Caroline McElnay respond to New Zealand's concerns around the new coronavirus. Video / Jason WallsWatch27 Jan 02:58 AM
New ZealandCoronavirus: National say airport officials need more screening powerAlmost 60 people in China have died and NZ's Govt has been ramping up prevention efforts.27 Jan 01:11 AM
EditorialEditorial: Huge task to contain deadly virusEDITORIAL: Hard to grasp sheer logistics of a disaster potentially threatening millions.26 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandCoronavirus: NZ ups response to deadly fast-spreading outbreakHealth officials have stepped up the response to fast-spreading coronavirus. Is it enough?26 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandCoronavirus: Health workers to meet passengers arriving from ChinaPublic health staff to begin meeting flights from China to look for signs of coronavirus.26 Jan 01:28 AM
WorldCause of man's suffering hides in plain sightA client's eagle-eyed examination spotted a critical clue that went overlooked for years.26 Jan 01:19 AM
WorldHe was called 'the boy in the bubble.' His short life gave insights into SCID, a rare disorderDavid Vetter's life unfolded in a series of unusual environments.26 Jan 12:14 AM
New ZealandCoronavirus spread: Will Govt step up border response?People returning from China are putting themselves in quarantine amid coronavirus worries.26 Jan 12:04 AM
WorldThe perils confronting college study-abroad programsUniversity offices weigh student safety while responding to global crises.25 Jan 11:33 PM
WorldChina's wild-animal trade brings huge coronavirus risksHealth experts say China failed to heed lessons from the Sars epidemic.25 Jan 10:14 PM
WorldHow to avoid contracting the deadly coronavirusAs scientists race to develop a vaccine, here's how to reduce your risk of infection.25 Jan 10:07 PM
New ZealandGovt rolls out pandemic response plan following China's coronavirus outbreakThe Government is "alert but not alarmed", Health Minister says.23 Jan 02:51 AM
New ZealandFocus: Health Minister David Clark says they are ‘alert but not alarmed’ over the deadly CoronavirusFocus: Health Minister David Clark says they are ‘alert but not alarmed’ over the deadly Coronavirus. Video / Mark Mitchell. Photos / Getty / APWatch23 Jan 02:12 AM
New ZealandMum: 'It's awful watching her in so much pain'"She can't walk or stand up longer than two minutes," mum tells.21 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldWorld on alert: Virus spreads in China as airports start screening62 cases of the novel coronavirus have been identified in the city of Wuhan.19 Jan 04:02 AM
KahuBig Science: Are Pacific people predisposed to gout?Can higher rates of gout and type 2 diabetes in Pacific people be put down to evolution?15 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi discovery holds clue to dementia, hypertension, migrainesDisturbances to brain blood flow are a known cause in many diseases - such as dementia.14 Jan 03:09 AM
New ZealandKiwi firefighters face bites, strains, diseases in animal rescuesThe staff member contracted the disease known as "dairy farm fever".14 Jan 02:01 AM
New ZealandMeasles outbreak: Infected passenger on flight from SamoaPassenger infected with measles was on weekend flight from Samoa.24 Dec 04:28 AM
New ZealandDehydrated monkey discovered in container of wood from South AmericaDead monkey found in a container of wood products shipped from North America19 Dec 11:40 PM
New ZealandNZ likely source of Samoa's measles epidemic"International travel means that measles can spread quickly from country to country. "12 Dec 08:31 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'A lot of tears': Heartwarming moment Chloe, 9, meets ill boy she raised money forChloe Old, 9, saw a video of what Liam Reading was going through, and decided to help him.09 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ send child-size coffins to measles-stricken SamoaNothing captures the scale of the tragedy more than the sudden demand for small coffins.07 Dec 08:55 PM
WorldGlobal surge in measles - the numbers are shockingIf the US had Samoa's level of measles cases, over 7 million Americans would be infected.06 Dec 10:40 PM
New ZealandFrom Egg Boy to Ihumātao: Cast your vote for the Herald's Our Heroes 2019Vote for your top choice in Our Heroes 2019.06 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPatient advocacy group demands doubling of Pharmac budgetGroup says Pharmac spends less and waits longer to fund drugs than other OECD countries.03 Dec 06:13 AM
