New ZealandIt takes a village: Tofilau Talalelei Taufale accepts King's Honour for Pacific communityThe health professional is proud to have helped give Pacific people a voice.04 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandHumble kaumātua's lifelong work for the environment, Māori and health honouredThe plight of the kukupa, or native pigeon, sparked Prime's life's work.04 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDeputy PM's new Hawke's Bay Hospital quote creates confusionThe mixed messages continue about hospital development in Hawke's Bay.28 May 11:57 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAmputee who was sexually harassed at Hutt Hospital claims her call bell was disconnected'He just kept coming in', Linda Worrall says.27 May 08:00 AM
KahuRural families get better healthcare from Hato Hone, Te Whatu Ora initiativeStarlink is being used so rural communities can connect virtually with specialists.23 May 10:55 PM
PoliticsSome prescriptions will still attract $15 fee, despite Budget policy to abolish $5 chargesThe Government has abolished most charges, but some remain.23 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFamily 'devastated' after Fertility Associates loses cancer patient's spermThe man placed a sample in storage for IVF before undergoing chemotherapy.22 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandBreast cancer screening delays may have harmed patientsUp to 10 women have been impacted by breast cancer screening delays.09 May 11:44 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFace-off over hospital claims as race for Tukituki beginsThe National candidate says the Labour MP may be over-egging a new hospital proposal.07 May 12:50 AM
New ZealandMeasles outbreak: Vaccination clinics set up in South and West Auckland this weekendThe centres are being set up following an outbreak at an Albany school.06 May 02:37 AM
New ZealandAutism breakthrough hoped for through 'bug transfers'Researchers explore a new way to ease stomach problems suffered by many autistic people.03 May 05:31 AM
New ZealandThe 'simple change' that will save money and 'brain energy' for people with ADHD'It has the potential to reduce stress for people living with ADHD,' Pharmac says.02 May 10:55 PM
New Zealand'Significant risk': Infant jab rate below target amid whooping cough fearsThree infants, all aged under one year, have died from whooping cough this year.30 Apr 11:59 PM
New ZealandThe BoP town being hit hard by nationwide GP shortageLocals are losing patience with the delays they face for treatment.25 Apr 09:29 PM
New ZealandWhanganui's low uptake of MMR vaccine causes concern“Some misinformation regarding the MMR vaccine has persisted over the past few years."23 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Nine urgent ways to fix NZ's health systemOPINION: The way that some staff have been dealt with has been shameful.10 Apr 11:00 PM
New ZealandIs it time for free dental care in NZ?Many people avoid dental care for decades because of the cost.29 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Why they sacked Rob Campbell and why that has to stopRob Campbell spoke his mind. Why did he do that, and why don't we value it?06 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Really caring' nurses provide medical clinic for Pouto residentsThe iwi provider visits rural areas in the Kaipara on a monthly basis.22 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNZ experienced ‘social distancing’ of a different kind well before Covid-19. Here's how to fix it.ANALYSIS: New Zealanders were social distancing long before Covid. Here's how.10 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhat is Fentanyl? Katie Harris examines fentanyl, a synthetic prescription drug 100 times more potent than morphine. Video / NZ Herald / Getty / NZ Drug Foundation Watch19 Jul 05:28 AM
New ZealandSick baby may have lived if he wasn't sent home from emergency departmentThe baby died two days after being sent home from a half-hour ED visit.24 May 03:40 AM
New ZealandCovid-19 Omicron: Bay of Plenty hospitalisation numbers peakingThe number of people aged over 65 contracting the virus is also rising in the region.08 Apr 03:34 AM
New ZealandHome for Xmas? NZ baby with life-threatening illness stranded in IrelandA family are looking at paying close to $100,000 to bring their baby boy home.27 Nov 10:51 PM
New ZealandSeven new Covid-19 cases in managed isolationNew Zealand is in its second week without community infection. Can it continue?31 Oct 12:00 AM
SportOn hold: Will kids be able to finish school sport before winter season ends?Outdoor sports must cease by the end of September so fields can be prepped for summer01 Sep 04:04 AM
New ZealandMost Kiwis still trust Govt's pandemic response but business more scepticalPrime Minister Jacinda Ardern still clearly the most trusted leader, survey finds.26 Aug 10:18 PM
New ZealandSmall number of religious leaders against Covid-19 safety measures, need to follow rules: MPMP Michael Wood praises Mt Roskill church for working closely with authorities.26 Aug 08:51 PM
New ZealandRydges Hotel worker may have caught virus using the same lift positive case usedWorker was found to have used an elevator just minutes after Covid-positive female guest.20 Aug 01:51 AM
New ZealandSnowplanet casual worker tests positive for Covid-19The worker had not been at Snowplanet for 5 days before the positive test, company says.14 Aug 02:35 AM
New ZealandNZ Couriers drivers placed into self isolation after contact with AmericoldTwo drivers who delivered to workplace linked to Covid-19 go into isolation.13 Aug 01:15 AM
New ZealandMan accused of fleeing isolation to visit supermarket appears in courtDavinder Singh has appeared at the Auckland District Court.10 Aug 11:04 PM
New Zealand'Shell-shocked': Locked out of NZ, away from pregnant wifeJuan Burrows moved to NZ in February but has now been told he can't see his pregnant wife.08 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandSet for second wave: Govt and businesses prep for new hitKiwi companies prepare for possible second wave as households urged to stock face masks.06 Aug 05:00 PM