PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNZ's 1400 Covid-linked deaths likely a 'conservative' count - expertNearly 1400 NZ deaths have been tied to Covid-19 - but the true picture may be more grim.26 Jul 04:49 AM
New ZealandCancer-free after boogie board blow led to shock diagnosisSean Rush was holidaying with family in Ōpōtiki before his life totally changed this year.26 Jul 03:30 AM
New ZealandWhat we've just learned about NZ's Covid deathsNewly-updated data has given a clearer picture of how Kiwis have been dying with Covid-19.26 Jul 01:00 AM
LifestyleHair loss and low sex drive are the latest long Covid symptomsFemales, younger people and black, mixed or other ethnic groups are at the greatest risk.26 Jul 12:00 AM
LifestyleWhat to expect when coming off the pill, and 5 things to do before you doIf you're preparing to come off the pill, it's hard to know what to expect.26 Jul 12:00 AM
WorldPutin 'suffers overnight health scare'Vladimir Putin suffered a middle-of-the-night 'health scare' during the weekend.25 Jul 10:44 PM
LifestyleWarning against weighted blankets to keep babies warmAs winter's chill sets in, a warning has been issued against certain baby sleep aids.25 Jul 09:58 PM
New ZealandSerial shingles sufferer urges people to get vaccinatedA study has found links between Covid-19 infection and high susceptibility to shingles.25 Jul 09:11 PM
New ZealandMeningococcal cases in Northland: How to protect kids from dangerous infectionFour cases of meningococcal disease were detected in Northland in the last month.25 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandPrincipal says Govt should take clearer position on masks in schoolsAuckland principal worries new Govt guidance on masking leaves schools in tricky position.25 Jul 07:08 AM
New ZealandBaby born in ambulance suffered brain damage after oxygen given the wrong wayAn overworked, lone paramedic failed to identify how serious the baby's condition was.25 Jul 03:57 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle'We were so blindsided': What new parents should know about parechovirusNew York Times: This little-known virus can pose a lethal threat to infants.24 Jul 10:55 PM
KahuPolice to weave in cultural skills in preventing sudden infant deathsCrowded homes and unsafe sleeping conditions for babies are most prevalent amongst Māori.24 Jul 09:55 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCovid-19: Building immunity against virus will take years - expertExpert warns of 'washing machine-like' process over coming years as we build up immunity.24 Jul 07:00 AM
New Zealand5535 new Covid cases, 14 further deaths; wastewater results releasedJust-released, searchable wastewater data adds fresh perspective to NZ's Omicron wave.24 Jul 01:05 AM
New ZealandFour-fold jump: Border reopening will seed many more Covid cases, study findsReopened borders may see rate of foreign-seeded cases in our communities jump four-fold.23 Jul 10:17 PM
New Zealand'I thought my life was on the line': Young mum undergoes three surgeries after placenta left inside of her'I was in extreme pain, it felt worse than when I was in labour'.23 Jul 08:10 PM
Lifestyle'I'm fighting to be a mum': Kiwi woman's shock diagnosis at 23After brutal cancer treatment, Kate's dream of becoming a mother was crushed.23 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Deeply sorry': Apology after paraplegic left alone in wet, bloody bedHealthcare provider 'extremely concerned' about 'significant shortage' of support workers.22 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleHow to deal with stress - the silent yet deadly enemy among usCarolyn Hansen says to think with your heart and love with your mind.22 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe state of our health system - how did we get here?The health system was already struggling before the pandemic began - why?22 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandChronic teacher sickness: Principal says school 'limped' to mid-year with huge Covid absences"To have six or seven [relievers] in a day is not unusual."22 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEducationExpert warns of fetal-alcohol harm 'epidemic'Paediatrician says alcohol should be targeted in fetal alcohol harm22 Jul 06:35 AM
New ZealandMinistry 'recommends' schools enforce masks in Term 3Schools can enforce mask wearing the way they enforce uniforms, advice says.22 Jul 03:30 AM
New ZealandLive: 8728 new cases, 26 more Covid-related deaths as school holidays wrap upThere are 759 people in hospital with the virus, including 13 in intensive care.22 Jul 01:00 AM
LifestyleAshley Bloomfield reveals go-to karaoke songAnd the weirdest gifts he's received from adoring Kiwi fans.21 Jul 07:50 PM
New Zealand'Mumma died because she got very ill': Devastated husband speaks outCanterbury man speaks about wife's suicide after perinatal depression, anxiety battle21 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandEuthanasia: Is choosing to die still too difficult?Euthanasia might be legal, but the discussion is far from over.21 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Hellhole, worse than prison': Kiwis should be ashamed of sick, sadistic treatment of disabled people, says IHCSurvivors described kids being raped and dehumanisation akin to concentration camps.21 Jul 08:41 AM
VideoCovid-19 cases triple over past six weeks in EuropeThe WHO has warned that Covid-19 cases in Europe have tripled in the past six weeks and hospitalisations have doubled in that time. Video / APWatch21 Jul 01:37 AM
New ZealandLive: 9953 new Covid cases, 32 deaths, 20 in ICUWinter wave has peaked earlier and lower than expected, expert says.21 Jul 01:18 AM
PremiumPremiumWorld'It's pretty crafty': Scientists try to keep up with faster coronavirus evolutionNew York Times: Omicron's evolution pattern has diverged from earlier variants.21 Jul 12:27 AM
New ZealandUniversity student death shocks campus, sparks internal reviewStudent found dead in room on first day of new semester.20 Jul 11:06 PM
LifestyleWoman's face 'doubles in size' after severe sunburnA British woman has experienced the painful reality of not wearing sunscreen.20 Jul 09:20 PM
