New ZealandTeen's day of fun ends in tragedy after 'huffing' from deodorant canFaith Wignall, 14, died after inhaling toxic butane gas.06 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘By far the worst’: Health NZ fights to stamp out measles, outbreak far from overHealth NZ says 17 measles cases have caused 210 exposure events.06 Nov 01:07 AM
PremiumOpinionPrabani Wood: The data blind spot weakening New Zealand's health systemOPINION: New Zealand's IDI links health and housing data but excludes general practice.05 Nov 08:00 PM
New ZealandWellington Girls' College allows most students to return to school after measles cases05 Nov 07:14 PM
PoliticsGovt invests $61m for mental health crisis response after damning reports on ‘fragmented’, slow service04 Nov 09:00 PM
PoliticsMeasles outbreak could go on for 40 weeks if contact tracing fails – Ayesha Verrall04 Nov 04:53 AM
PremiumNew Zealand'Long overdue': 2100 Hawke's Bay health workers get long-awaited $10m in back pay03 Nov 05:00 PM
PoliticsMental health crisis: Wait times for distressed callers more than double as urgent calls for help rise03 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Wanted to be a nerd': Physio looked up files on victims of crime and organ donors 03 Nov 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Extraordinary': Man says hospital overdose left his sister with 'no quality of life'03 Nov 01:00 AM
New ZealandNZ measles outbreak: New infection linked to overseas travel caseThe number of measles cases has risen to 17, health authorities say.02 Nov 03:33 AM
PoliticsGovernment announces 140 new hospital bedsThey will open alongside a new unit at Hawke's Bay Hospital in 2026.02 Nov 01:09 AM
Politics'Poor judgment': Labour slams Seymour's media event at measles testing siteSome close contacts at the school were already in quarantine.01 Nov 09:18 PM
New ZealandMeasles outbreak: Two new cases, including high school studentThe number of measles cases has risen to 16, health authorities say.01 Nov 04:39 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCecilia RobinsonCecilia Robinson: Why free care isn’t fair care and could worsen the health systemLabour’s plan could add 4.5 million GP visits a year to an already stretched system.01 Nov 01:00 AM
New ZealandMeasles case confirmed at Auckland Grammar, two year groups sent homeThere are now 14 measles cases confirmed across New Zealand.31 Oct 04:22 AM
LifestyleMeasles outbreak: How to know if you are protectedHealth NZ says 13 measles cases have now been confirmed nationwide.31 Oct 01:00 AM
New Zealand'The best defence is immunisation': Measles outbreak continues to growHealth officials say Kiwis aged 32 to 56 are likely to need a second MMR vaccination.31 Oct 12:00 AM
New ZealandMeasles warning ahead of national kapa haka competitionThe Tauranga kapa haka event is set to run for a week from Sunday.30 Oct 07:51 PM
New Zealand'Very concerning': Minister considers measles vaccine for babies amid outbreakSimeon Brown says as the father of a 2-month-old, he understands parents' concerns.30 Oct 06:32 PM
New ZealandSuicide numbers rise but national rate shows long-term declineChief Coroner Anna Tutton says every life lost to suicide is a tragedy.30 Oct 02:10 AM
New ZealandMeasles outbreak grows to 13 cases as risk remains highExperts warn New Zealand’s low vaccination rate leaves the country exposed.30 Oct 12:24 AM
New ZealandBlown away by bad luck: Couple caught in a string of misfortuneNora, 82, broke her hip when knocked down by a gust of wind. That was just the beginning.30 Oct 12:13 AM
New ZealandRural nurses race to lift measles vaccination rates as outbreak growsOnly 72% of Māori under the age of 5 are vaccinated against measles.29 Oct 11:12 PM
OpinionThe Conversation: Health NZ warns of community measles spread as vaccination gaps widenOPINION: Health NZ warns new measles cases show the virus is now spreading locally.28 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMeasles outbreak numbers grow to 11 after Wellington case foundOne case is linked to overseas travel while the remaining 10 were contracted locally.28 Oct 04:06 AM
New ZealandACC cuts payments for record 8000 long-term clientsMany said they can’t work and believed they were dumped as a way for ACC to save money.28 Oct 12:29 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMinister won’t rule out closing Gloriavale amid 'horrendous' abuse claimsTen ministers sit on a new group overseeing Gloriavale’s future, the Herald can reveal.27 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandHealth NZ investigates measles case at Wellington Girls’ CollegeWellington Girls’ College students are told to isolate after measles exposure. 26 Oct 06:39 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: Ministers meddling in public sector pay negotiations is dumb politicsMinisters received a 10% pay rise while warning nurses and teachers off strikes.25 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandHealth system at 'high risk' as measles cases rise, GP warnsSome 82% of New Zealanders are immunised, below the 95% needed to achieve herd immunity.25 Oct 06:45 AM
New Zealand'We should be concerned': Why low measles vaccination rates need to be liftedAn expert has warned measles can spread from one infected person to 18 others.24 Oct 08:48 PM
New Zealand'I just want her to be a little case of hope': Prem baby's fight to surviveBorn at 24 weeks' gestation, baby Sophie weighed just 580g when she entered the world.24 Oct 08:01 PM
