New ZealandUS man plans on getting into NZ with fake vaccine certificateAn unvaccinated man plans on travelling to NZ with a fake vaccine certificate.13 Feb 10:02 PM
New ZealandPsychiatric patient stabs nurse with needleUnstable patient smuggles hypodermic needle into her room and attacks nurse.13 Feb 04:57 PM
New ZealandMeet NZ's first Aged Care Commissioner - a nurse who heads a $1.6b businessCarolyn Cooper led one of NZ's biggest rest home companies.13 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCovid case in Raro a visitor from NZ, 'silent transmission' now likelyThe person spent eight days in Rarotonga, visited several places, including a nightclub.13 Feb 12:55 AM
New ZealandStaff, patients among Covid outbreak of 13 at Auckland City HospitalSix staff members and seven patients at the hospital have tested positive for Covid-19.12 Feb 05:22 PM
New ZealandAir NZ from Covid-free Cook Islands named as location of interestThe island paradise is yet to have a community case of Covid-19.12 Feb 05:20 PM
New ZealandBig boost for Big Boost - Kiwis flock to get booster job as Omicron surgesThe equivalent of one Kiwi city's population got their booster over 28 hours.12 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandLive: Omicron surge - record 454 new cases; firefighter tests positive, putting fire trucks out of serviceThe Big Boost campaign this weekend aims to get the level of booster vaccinations up.12 Feb 04:47 AM
New ZealandFocus: Covid Outbreak | Saturday 12th February WrapFebruary 12 2022 There was a record 454 new cases of Covid-19 in the community today with 27 people now in hospital as Omicron continues to surge.Watch12 Feb 02:23 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDeparting GPs frustrated over dealings with Mahitahi HauoraTop slicing and poor leadership among chief concerns by Northland GPs leaving their PHO.11 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandOne in 10 seriously sick with Covid experience long-term symptomsPhysios calling on the Government to put more resource into caring for people suffering.11 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Keep an eye on the African wildebeest': Sacked hospital worker to appeal latest rulingFormer hospital worker who kept patient records as proof of bullying fails high court bid11 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan who abused children jailed for 15 years, nine monthsNorthland man gets lengthy jail sentence for sexual and other abuse of children10 Feb 09:32 PM
TravelInternational visitors will not need boosters for Hawaii travelThe popular holiday spot will not jump on the 'booster mandate' bandwagon10 Feb 06:11 PM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentNew operating theatres, intensive care, wards rising at Epsom's Mercy HospitalOld Stella Maris building demolished to make way for huge new wing.10 Feb 04:22 AM
New Zealand'Rising rapidly': 600 daily community cases tipped within daysThere were 306 new community cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand today.10 Feb 03:34 AM
WorldGP who raised alarm about Omicron reveals pressure 'not to call it mild'Omicron- 'I was told not to publicly state that it was a mild illness.'10 Feb 02:21 AM
New Zealand'Super spreader event': Protest outside Parliament could spread Covid - ProfessorThe group is protesting against Covid-19 measures, including vaccine mandates.09 Feb 10:08 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFree pads and tampons in schools appreciated, hope for sustainable underwear optionPhase Two of the Government's free period product initiative will begin soon.09 Feb 07:35 PM
TravelCountries scrap testing requirements for visitorsVaccinated tourists can skip the pre-departure Covid test in these countries.09 Feb 07:26 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinion'Staggering ... punch-drunk and weary': MIQ doctor's frontline view as Omicron outbreak threatensOPINION: 'Relentless, angry calls from guests who don't get what they want, immediately.'09 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandRacism stopping young Asians from seeking health care: studyLovely Dizon has come across doctors who did not believe her.09 Feb 02:11 AM
TravelCanadian doctors are now prescribing trips to national parksThe novel medicine has been praised by the WHO and health boards worldwide.08 Feb 11:34 PM
New ZealandStaff shortage puts pressure on Ashburton HospitalAshburton Hospital under pressure as Omicron outbreak looms large.08 Feb 08:04 PM
New ZealandSouth Island practices eager to get RATSGPs anxiously wait for the arrival of rapid antigen Covid-19 tests at their clinics.08 Feb 07:58 PM
TravelHealth minister wants Thailand to 'enjoy the benefits' of cannabisThailand's Public Health Minister hopes to remove stigma surrounding the drug.08 Feb 07:26 PM
New Zealand'A breastfeeding surgeon is still a rarity': Doctors breaking down the tabooChanges are needed to encourage more women into male-dominated profession.08 Feb 06:19 PM
New ZealandEmergency failures: Ambulance delayed over an hour for heart attack victimFamily waits an hour for an ambulance to take mother a seven minute drive to hospital.08 Feb 06:03 PM
New ZealandMore Kiwis to become eligible for free flu vaccineIn order to protect the vulnerable this winter, more people can get the free flu vaccine.08 Feb 06:34 AM
New Zealand$500 reward for stolen lab instrument crucial to new Covid-19 testThe new antibody Covid-19 test is weeks away from becoming commercially available.08 Feb 04:08 AM
New Zealand'Outdated language': DHB removes baby formula pamphlet after online fury'We agree that the document uses outdated language,' DHB retracts pamphlet.08 Feb 03:42 AM
PoliticsFocus: Covid Outbreak | Tuesday 8th February WrapFebruary 8 2022 A million people due to get booster shots will begin receiving text message or email alerts from today, as PM Jacinda Ardern promised $400,000 to rural communities in her post-Cabinet press conference.Watch08 Feb 03:05 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Omicron 'set to accelerate quickly' - PM Jacinda ArdernFebruary 8 2022 "We were able to essentially stamp out Delta. With Omicron, we won't be able to do that," PM Jacinda Ardern said of the current outbreak. Watch08 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandConvoy protesters 'in for long haul', council considering optionsThe anti-mandate protesters intend to stay for 'at least a few days' in Wellington.08 Feb 02:54 AM
