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
New Zealand'Imploding' system: Long delays to urgent surgeries, patients sitting in urine'Beds go unmade and patients not showered for days on end. Staff cry and work overtime.'20 Jul 07:43 PM
New ZealandHealth crisis or not: Here's what doctors, nurses need right nowWhether called a health crisis or not, Dr Samantha Murton wants to see Govt take action.20 Jul 05:00 PM
LifestyleWatch: Infamous vegan activist caught in unbridled horse fightAn infamous vegan activist confronted a horse-carriage driver in Melbourne.20 Jul 12:23 AM
New ZealandLong Covid, reinfection will become increasingly common in months to comeThe latest Omicron variant BA.5 is fast becoming dominant worldwide.20 Jul 12:06 AM
New Zealand'No mask, no entry': Canterbury health services enforcing policyEven those with an exemption will not be allowed to visit patients without a mask.19 Jul 11:10 PM
WorldUS abortion doctor signals she'll sue Indiana AG over commentsA doctor who performed an abortion on a young victim is looking to sue attorney general.19 Jul 10:14 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGeorgina CampbellComment: Wellington fluoride failure a scandal in a league of its ownSurely someone spared a thought for fluoridation's oral health benefits? Apparently not.19 Jul 05:00 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
TechnologyHigh-flying experiment: Do stem cells grow better in space?The zero G experiment aims to overcome the terrestrial difficulty of mass-producing cells.19 Jul 02:58 AM
New ZealandCovid in Canterbury: 1612 new cases, three deaths - 'Not out of the woods yet'Of the 21 deaths reported today, three were from Canterbury/West Coast.19 Jul 01:53 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldLargest study to date shows how Covid vaccines affect periodsNew York Times: Research highlights the temporary effects of Covid-19 vaccines.19 Jul 01:40 AM
New ZealandCovid: 10,424 new community cases, 788 in hospital; changes to death reportingNZ facing 'significant increase' in Covid cases due to the BA.5 variant - Bloomfield.19 Jul 01:29 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleMagic mushrooms and depression: Do you need the trip to get the benefit?New York Times: The answer could determine whether millions get much-needed help.19 Jul 12:26 AM
Lifestyle'Is Wordle a form of brain training? The answer's no'Scientists have found stretching our cognitive skills can help stave off dementia.19 Jul 12:00 AM
LifestyleThe seven secrets of naturally skinny peopleA new study has revealed surprising insights into how the super-lean stay trim.19 Jul 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Exceptionally concerning': Rest home patient had undiagnosed fracture for three daysThe patient suffered from dementia, and could not adequately communicate with staff.18 Jul 04:20 AM
New Zealand'Horrified': Woman only learnt belly button was gone when bandages were removed a week after surgery'I was never advised or warned pre-surgery that I could end up without a navel.'18 Jul 02:11 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldFor US monkeypox patients, excruciating symptoms and a struggle for careNew York Times: 'It was just the worst pain I've experienced,' one patient says.18 Jul 01:14 AM
Entertainment'Finally got my family': AM host reveals Covid battle with toddler in tow'I've given in to mess and other rules': Melissa Chan-Green17 Jul 09:57 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAndrew Little on chronic workforce shortagesOPINION: Health Minister responds to criticism as winter ills and Covid pressure services.17 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandAntibiotics during pregnancy and asthma in children linked - Kiwi studyResults were consistent regardless of which trimester the antibiotics were prescribed.17 Jul 05:00 PM
