New ZealandWork needed on delivering first booster, expert saysMore work is needed to gain an adequate uptake of the first booster.08 Jun 01:21 AM
PoliticsSecond Covid vaccine boosters could be approved this monthTweak to law encouraged just as many vulnerable people become eligible for second booster.07 Jun 11:22 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldMonkeypox can be airborne, tooNew York Times: Scientists don't yet know how big a part airborne transmission plays.07 Jun 11:02 PM
RoyalsQueen Elizabeth's Prince Philip tribute you may have missedHer Majesty found a special way to include her late husband in her Jubilee celebrations.07 Jun 10:38 PM
New Zealand'All the machinery is ready to go' - Health Minister on new health systemHealth Minister Andrew Little said the new system is "ready to go" come July 1.07 Jun 08:24 PM
New ZealandFocus Morning Bulletin: 8 June, 2022 What’s on Jacinda Ardern’s agenda ahead of a chat with the Aussie Prime Minister, could we see a second Covid booster? And fire in Auckland’s second tallest tower in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch07 Jun 07:38 PM
OpinionDebbie Ngarewa-Packer: National, Labour falling out of favour as smaller parties riseHealth system example of how Te Pāti Māori helping drive fresh, more equitable thinking.07 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandGovernment introducing Bill to change legislation for second booster rolloutAmendments would make it easier for eligible people to access second booster.07 Jun 08:24 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldHe helped cure the 'London patient' of HIV. Then he turned to CovidNew York Times: After helping cure a man of HIV, Ravindra Gupta turned to Covid-19.07 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandBrad Flutey claims no legislation to support mandatory mask wearing in public facilitiesFlutey elects judge-alone trial to defend charges laid after a scuffle with police07 Jun 01:09 AM
LifestyleDon't run: Warning against men over 40 running marathonsNew study finds dire impact of distance running, Ironman contests and competitive cycling.07 Jun 12:34 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldMy family got Covid. So why did we test negative?New York Times: The key to this household mystery may lie in vaccination status.06 Jun 10:31 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleCoffee drinking linked to lower mortality risk - studyNew York Times: That morning cup of coffee may be linked to a lower risk of dying.06 Jun 09:02 PM
LifestyleWhy you haven't caught Covid yetIf you've been lucky enough to escape a dreaded double red line, this is probably why.06 Jun 06:17 PM
New ZealandWoman claims she sat in urine-soaked clothes for six hours in Wellington EDHer catheter broke and she was told no one had the time to change her.06 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandRevealed: Vax rates lower than touted; Ministry's maths under reviewNZ's true vaccination rate is about to be revealed as lower than previously trumpeted.06 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMinistry of Health accused of 'cooking the books' in NZ's Covid responseStatisticians say dataset used by the ministry undercounted Māori vaccination rates.06 Jun 05:00 PM
TalanoaNiuean Knight: From humble beginnings to knighthoodSir Collin Tukuitonga becomes a Knight for his services to Pacific and public health.05 Jun 05:00 PM
LifestyleRadio star on the life-saving choice he made for his kidsThe host opened up to the Herald's new parenting podcast about his inspirational journey.05 Jun 06:14 AM
New Zealand'He always chose to live, and to live fully': Man believed to be NZ's oldest dies aged 107Pioneering heart doctor escaped death aged 28 in Karachi military hospital during WWII.05 Jun 01:30 AM
RoyalsCharles' heartfelt tribute to Queen: 'Mummy, you laugh and cry with us, you've been there for us'Prince Charles delivers emotional speech amid night of celebration for the Queen.04 Jun 10:59 PM
LifestyleWāhine with a connection to ao Māori more likely to exclusively breastfeed - study'Nearly all wāhine Māori [96 per cent] start breastfeeding' - study co-author.04 Jun 09:37 PM
OpinionLiving with alopecia: 'All I knew in the beginning was to hide'OPINION: I didn't know how to navigate the road ahead.04 Jun 12:15 AM
New Zealand11 Covid deaths and 6291 new cases as NZ braces for subvariant spreadNew case numbers remain steady at the start of the long weekend.03 Jun 10:23 PM
New ZealandHealth system hit hard by winter illness while Covid numbers persistThe fight is on to keep clinicians from being swamped by Covid and respiratory illnesses.03 Jun 08:27 PM
RoyalsQueen pulls out of second Jubilee eventThe 96-year-old monarch will now not be attending a showpiece horse racing event.03 Jun 08:24 PM
New ZealandRevealed: The 'appalling' number of ACC claims for long Covid acceptedACC data shows only 73 claims for Covid have been made - and a tinier number accepted.03 Jun 05:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinion'Irreversible damage': What a forensic pathologist sees in bodies of Covid patientsA forensic pathologist's perspective of Covid-19 in New Zealand.03 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandOmicron outbreak: 14 deaths, 6232 new cases; virus subvariants detected in communityThese are the first BA.4 and BA.5 cases reported in the community.03 Jun 01:00 AM
RoyalsPrince Andrew tests positive for CovidThe duke was due to attend the thanksgiving service at St Paul's Cathedral.02 Jun 07:30 PM
New ZealandAll wards at Dunedin Hospital to close to visitorsAll wards will be closed to visitors tonight due to an increased Covid-19 risk.02 Jun 05:10 AM
New ZealandAshley Bloomfield's temporary replacement appointedHe will officially leave the role on July 30.01 Jun 11:33 PM
New Zealand'I wasn't told about his suicide risk', nurse tells inquestMore witnesses come forward in day four of the inquest into the death of Shaun Gray.01 Jun 10:56 PM
LifestyleLook to the garden for good health and medicineKatikati Herb Society wants to empower people to help themselves.01 Jun 10:09 PM
