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
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
