New ZealandConcrete truck seriously injures woman pedestrian in WhakatāneEmergency services were called to the centre of the Bay of Plenty town shortly before 9am.10 Oct 03:08 AM
New Zealand'Fixing what matters': Children's Minister to reopen Te Oranga residenceTe Oranga closed in 2021 after video showed staff restraining a young person.10 Oct 02:30 AM
WorldTrump, Kennedy push false autism link to circumcision and painkillersExperts say studies used by Trump and Kennedy were riddled with major flaws.09 Oct 10:46 PM
LifestyleMy partner was only 60 when he was diagnosed with young onset Alzheimer's. This is what I've learntThe number of Kiwis with dementia will more than double in the next 25 years, study shows.09 Oct 07:30 PM
New Zealand'Senseless waste of life': Mother blasts facility after son dies from peanut allergyA post-mortem has confirmed Riley Brown died after eating a meal containing trace amounts.09 Oct 05:55 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSarah Dalton: NZers' health is getting worse and it's costing us billionsLife expectancy has stalled for the first time in six decades.09 Oct 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Ask Groov is safe': Meet Health NZ and Sir John Kirwan's AI therapy chatbotYoung people feeling anxious or depressed can now talk to a Government-funded chatbot.09 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldBondi Rescue star saves toddler from drowning while on holiday in HawaiiThe 3-year-old girl was face-down in the water for two minutes before being pulled out.09 Oct 03:36 AM
SportHow to really protect your brain when concussion strikesFalls, not sport, are the leading cause of concussion in New Zealand.08 Oct 10:45 PM
Kahu‘The slightest infection could be fatal’: Mum on daughter’s ultra-rare diseaseKatana is believed to be the only New Zealander with the incurable disorder.08 Oct 07:40 PM
Politics'Not surprising', Luxon says as National dives into 20s in latest poll The latest results show the centre-left could govern.07 Oct 11:18 PM
New Zealand'Devastating': Teen skier faces 1yr in wheelchair after breaking back, legs on Mt RuapehuŌamaru boy Charlie Lane, 13, aspired to become a ski medic.07 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldLast of the summer wine? Europe’s high quality of life is getting hard to affordThere's a malaise at Europe’s core in the traditional leaders of France and Germany.07 Oct 04:00 PM
EntertainmentWhy is NZ Blood asking me if my nipples retract?Blood service employees are asking us to 'check those titties' in a perfect' social video07 Oct 07:00 AM
New ZealandNo longer stuck in the '90s: Renovated youth hub reopensThe youth-led redesign delivers gaming zones, quiet spaces and wraparound services.06 Oct 11:06 PM
LifestyleAuckland GP was cleared of breast cancer. Five months later, she underwent a double mastectomyDr Annie Si's cancer was found in between her regular mammograms.06 Oct 07:00 PM
Politics'Disturbing': Doctors slam Govt's plan to buy vapes for smokers Health NZ asked the vaping industry for quotes and talked up the PR benefits of a deal.06 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWaikato water contamination: Schools stay closed for start of termSchools may need to implement a "distance learning programme" if they can not reopen soon.06 Oct 06:49 AM
New Zealand'Run': Moment tragedy struck Whakaari shared in court through victims' frightening footageToday is the second day of the first phase of the inquest. 06 Oct 05:00 AM
BusinessAI healthcare firm Heidi raises US$65m on the heels of huge NZ doctor pilotHeidi Health's AI tool is being trialled by Health NZ alongside rival iMedX.06 Oct 03:00 AM
New Zealand'No words can mend the wounds:' Parents' trauma after boy dies in hospitalThe HDC found the 3yo boy didn't get "reasonable" care after being taken to a rural ED.06 Oct 01:00 AM
LifestyleHow prepared is NZ for the coming dementia wave?Health advocates warn Māori, Pacific and Asian communities face fastest rise.05 Oct 09:26 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleWhy burnout peaks at this time of year – and how to overcome it to make it through to the holidaysWhat's the difference between tiredness and burnout? And what can you do to prevent it?05 Oct 07:00 PM
WorldAmbulance worker charged after allegedly stealing aftershave from terminally ill manThe Scottish Ambulance Service said the technician has signalled his intention to quit.05 Oct 05:13 AM
New ZealandRototuna boil-water notice keeps Hamilton schools closed for two daysAbout 29,000 residents in north Hamilton remain under the boil-water notice.05 Oct 03:42 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSilver Sex Guide: How older adults can keep intimacy healthy and fulfillingNearly nine in 10 men in their sixties in England say they are still sexually active.05 Oct 01:18 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Is private health insurance worth it?Public waiting lists can push patients to pay privately or crowdfund care.04 Oct 08:00 PM
New ZealandMum’s charity mission after 'people magnet' son's sudden meningitis death Dion Hodder was just 16 when the disease claimed his life during a St John cadet camp.04 Oct 06:41 AM
New ZealandThree more measles cases confirmed in Northland outbreakThe number of confirmed cases has now risen to nine. The latest three were close contacts.02 Oct 05:27 AM
WorldMother electrocuted in bath while charging phone, inquest hearsHer iPhone was plugged into a 3m extension cable leading from the bedroom.01 Oct 11:59 PM
New ZealandHow a 9-year-old with rare form of epilepsy left lasting imprints on his townHis mother Elisha Bangma plans a foundation to honour Dixon’s legacy.01 Oct 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Fly sick or lose your money': Air NZ under fire over $870 fees for sick passenger's familyAir NZ says the charges were reduced under its compassionate pricing policy.01 Oct 10:46 PM
New ZealandAllied health workers vote to strike on same day as primary school teachersMore than 11,500 allied health staff plan to walk off the job on October 23.01 Oct 04:51 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldUS Government shuts down: How it happened and what it means for AmericansAbout 4 million people could lose health cover if subsidies lapse.01 Oct 05:05 AM
