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
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I couldn't imagine missing the first few days of his life': The lockdown trials of mums and midwivesThe Reids faced an anxious choice going into lockdown - give birth at home or in hospital.15 Jun 07:00 AM
Healthcare15 days of zero Covid cases, one stubborn case left - latest mask adviceNew Zealand continues its march towards level 1 with no new cases today.06 Jun 01:03 AM
New ZealandElderly pedestrian hit by car in Hamilton on Tuesday has diedThe 82-year-old reportedly flew over the car's bonnet before being taken to hospital.06 Jun 12:39 AM
New ZealandMake or break: Kiwi couples kiss and tell on their lockdown lovelifeCheating, dinner dates and daddy daycare duties: did lockdown make or break Kiwi couples.02 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandAlert level 3: McDonald's traffic jams, cafe queues and surf's upWhat Kiwis got up to on the first day of alert level 3.28 Apr 06:22 AM
Education'School never safer for kids', say infectious disease expertsChildren less susceptible to Covid-19 and lockdown limiting other viruses, say experts.26 Apr 10:53 PM
New ZealandLockdown stress: Free mental health services roll out to more districtsGovernment inject further $40 million into free mental health services.24 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandConstruction workers ready to dig in on transport projectsAT has also made advanced payments to contractors to help keep workers employed.23 Apr 03:47 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Lockdown giving homeless chance to changeCharities work around the clock to cater for the homeless. Made with funding by NZ On Air.17 Apr 05:42 AM
HealthcareMediaWorks boss: 'We've had a number of people pick up Covid'Media company reveals staff have contracted coronavirus.15 Apr 05:55 PM
New ZealandTop watchdog to inspect rest homes after coronavirus deaths'I have to act now because several aged care facilities now have clusters of the disease.'15 Apr 01:24 AM
New ZealandAuckland man has bank card skimmed, despite being home on lockdownCoronavirus scams on the rise in a bid to prey on vulnerable Kiwis.09 Apr 08:17 AM
New ZealandSecond coronavirus case at Auckland rest homeAn elderly man contracts virus two weeks after nurse tested positive at his rest home.09 Apr 06:10 AM
New ZealandHealthline helps 170,000 Kiwis with Covid-19 advice in a monthKiwis have flooded health advice lines asking if they've got Covid-19 and seeking help.08 Apr 05:41 AM
New ZealandLove in the time of coronavirus: Kiwi couples kiss and tellCheating rules, new couples forced into lockdown together and home honeymoons.04 Apr 10:00 PM