PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Why state-backed vaping leaves a bad tasteOPINION: Health NZ has spent $575,000 on free vape kits for smokers trying to quit.12 Oct 04:00 PM
LifestyleGang member to medicine man: Dr Timoti Te Moke’s turnaroundIn his fifties and after time in prison, he decided to turn his pain into positivity.12 Oct 07:00 AM
New ZealandAuckland Central fire station cleared to reopen after asbestos scareTests confirmed no asbestos in the station after Friday’s sudden closure.12 Oct 06:39 AM
WorldBiden begins radiation treatment for aggressive prostate cancerThe 82-year-old former US President began a five-week radiation course.12 Oct 12:02 AM
WorldTrump declared in 'excellent health' after follow-up at Walter ReedThe 79-year-old underwent advanced imaging and lab tests at the medical centre.11 Oct 11:52 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentPaula Bennett: ‘I hope politics doesn’t determine who I am for the rest of my life’The ex-Deputy PM is celebrating a podcasting milestone.11 Oct 07:00 PM
CrimeOne seriously hurt in crash; SH15 briefly shut in both directions near KaikoheThe crash has been cleared and the road reopened.11 Oct 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe worst ages to drink alcohol, according to scienceOver 65s face higher stroke risk as alcohol drives up blood pressure levels.11 Oct 12:20 AM
New Zealand'Practical and compassionate': Govt backs longer hospital stays for new mumsHealth system will be prepared for longer hospital or birth unit stays, minister says.10 Oct 07:57 PM
AucklandAuckland’s busiest fire station shut after asbestos detected – againAuckland Central Fire Station was also closed in 2023 because of asbestos.10 Oct 05:50 PM
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
