New ZealandMeningitis Foundation 'horrified' as $1.6m of vaccines wastedIt amounts to more than 17,000 doses – which could have been given to those most at-risk.06 Apr 07:17 AM
OpinionBarry SoperBarry Soper: Why there was no point sticking around for Ashley BloomfieldOPINION: Bloomfield's resignation would have come as no surprise to Ardern.06 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandFlu is back in NZ: What we can expect this seasonAfter two-year hiatus, scientists detect first cases in what could be a bumper flu season.06 Apr 07:00 AM
LifestyleCreative and quirky ways Kiwis have shown their love for Dr BloomfieldFrom permanent tattoos to an inspired scent, Bloomfield will be remembered in many ways.06 Apr 05:15 AM
New ZealandExodus: Two more top health bosses quitting as Bloomfield resignsBurnout from Covid response believed to be behind public health leadership exodus.06 Apr 03:24 AM
New ZealandThank you to 'the DG': Bloomfield's resignation; 12,575 cases, 15 deathsPress conference covers boosters for 16, 17 yr olds, Bloomfield's retirement announcement.06 Apr 03:20 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Dr Bloomfield stepping down as Director-General of HealthDr Ashley Bloomfield is stepping down as Director-General of Health. Video / NZ HeraldWatch05 Apr 10:58 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTwo brothers have the same condition. But only one can get $330k 'miracle' drugOne brother says it's a 'kick in the guts' knowing he could not get the drug.05 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKiwi kids urged to stay clear of TikTok's 'potentially life-threatening' new craze'Teenagers since the dawn of time have done stupid things but this is another level.'05 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandLive: Covid-hospitalisations now higher outside Auckland; death toll climbsThe Ministry of Health reported 14,120 community cases across the country yesterday.05 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandFocus: All you need to know about the new XE Covid variantAs the new XE Covid variant spreads overseas, Dr David Welch explains how variants evolve and why it's too soon to be concerned. Video / NZ Herald / APWatch05 Apr 02:18 AM
PremiumPremiumTravelHelp! My travel destination doesn't mandate masks. Should I still wear one?Your airline or destination doesn't require masks...should you still wear one?05 Apr 02:13 AM
LifestyleOxford study reveals world's favourite smellSome adore roses or freshly baked cookies but the world's favourite smell is quite boring.05 Apr 12:00 AM
LifestyleKiwi woman who can't smile signs with modelling agencyA rare condition led to a life of torment. Here's how Tayla Clement turned it all around.04 Apr 11:45 PM
PoliticsDad's visits with kids suspended over vaccine argumentFamily Court rejects anti-vaxxer man's bid to keep visiting his unvaccinated children.04 Apr 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKathy Spencer: Pharmac review - what to look forOPINION: Why the impending release of a review of Pharmac matters so much right now.04 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEducation'Closing schools as a last resort is not flattening the curve', says epidemiologistThe best protection for immunocompromised children might be online learning.04 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandParliament protests: Why health officials wouldn't test portaloos for CovidHealth authorities planned to collect 'portaloo effluent' on the protest's second weekend.04 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWith Covid cases still in the thousands, why are some so keen to ditch things that kept NZ safe?ANALYSIS: What is driving this push back to 'normal' despite the rising death toll?04 Apr 05:47 AM
New ZealandNZ to remain at red traffic light, next review on April 14 - PMIt comes after nine more Covid-related deaths were reported today.04 Apr 05:30 AM
New ZealandCovid-19 vaccine: Most Kiwis shouldn't need fourth dose - expertsCall on whether to offer fourth dose of Covid-19 vaccine likely to be made before winter.04 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandNurse removed disabled teen's birth controlThe 16-year-old had FASD and was at risk of sexual exploitation.04 Apr 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleWhy high-intensity exercise can help ease midlife painNew research defies the accepted wisdom that an aching body has to be part of ageing.04 Apr 12:45 AM
New ZealandThe new Covid variant potentially 10pc more transmissible than OmicronEarly estimates indicate the strain is 10 per cent more transmissible than BA.2 Omicron.03 Apr 08:34 PM
New Zealand'I thought I was going to die': Chronic pain after surgery 'not in head', ACC battler saysMedical treatment injury claims lodged with ACC tally 139,000 over 10 years.03 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLife after Omicron peak: Expert predicts NZ's path aheadQueensland's Omicron experience may signpost the road ahead for NZ's post-peak path.03 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandExperts' fears: Next variant could spread weeks before we detect it'Patchy' genomic data a risk for next variant, experts warn.03 Apr 02:51 AM
New ZealandNZ's deadliest week: 23 new Covid deaths, 104 so far this weekMore than 350 people have now died with Covid-19 in New Zealand.02 Apr 12:03 AM
New ZealandMāori dying from Covid because of misinformation says health leaderNew international information confirms alarms raised last year about the impact on Māori01 Apr 08:10 PM
New ZealandMore than 100 Covid deaths reported this week - worst toll so farYesterday, the Ministry of Health reported 13,475 community cases of Covid-19.01 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandTop scientist's warning after first-hand battle with CovidScientist Terry Taylor details his own frightening experience of contracting Covid-19.01 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandCourt rules in favour of doctors suspended over anti-vax claimsJudge says Medical Council wrongly suspended doctors before investigations were completed.01 Apr 03:01 AM
New ZealandGovt boosts flu vaccine supply 40% as experts warn of particularly bad seasonIt comes as experts warn of a particularly bad season with the borders opening up.31 Mar 11:00 PM
LifestyleScientist reveals alarming consequence of common bathroom habitDr Karl Kruszelnicki has shocked followers with his latest video.31 Mar 10:17 PM