WorldHospitalisations of US children too young for Covid vaccine soarBut the severity of illness among children amid Omicron wave seems lower than with Delta.08 Jan 03:00 AM
New ZealandDoctor's 'rant' about respecting the 'emergency' in ED visitsA Kiwi doctor took to Reddit to explain what not to do.08 Jan 01:30 AM
New Zealand'I pity them': Siouxsie Wiles' op-ed on abuse from 'everyday people'The NZ'er of the Year is in an employment stoush with Auck Uni over a lack of protection.08 Jan 01:16 AM
WorldFourth vaccine shots won't be necessary, UK experts sayUK scientific advisers say current boosters are protecting the vulnerable amid Omicron.08 Jan 01:00 AM
WorldUS using new phrase to replace 'fully vaccinated'The US will begin moving away from describing people as "fully vaccinated".07 Jan 11:57 PM
WorldVictoria records 51,356 cases and 9 deaths as restrictions come into play againVictoria has tallied another record day for coronavirus infections.07 Jan 11:50 PM
OpinionWorried about long Covid? What life is like with a post-viral illness"Suffering a mysterious illness for years has been a battle no one really understood."07 Jan 07:01 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Intense itching': Maulers and larvae plague beachgoers'I could feel tiny little egg-like creatures hitting against me as I swam'.07 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessLet us come home: Laser specialist stuck in UK wants to open business in NZ"The 4500 mark has been the closest we have been in the queue" - Peppercorn.07 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOur great escapes: The brushes with Covid that could have sparked outbreaksNZ may have just escaped an Omicron outbreak - but it was far from our first near miss.07 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA brain tumour took most of his sight. Now he cycles at 70km/hMitch Wilson was told he had vertigo. His sickness was actually caused by a brain tumour.07 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandParents lose daughter to meningococcal, now fighting for access to vaccinesParents Mark and Lisa Gallagher lost their daughter Letitia to meningococcal C in 2012. Video / Ministry of HealthWatch06 Jan 09:07 PM
New Zealand'Boost like crazy' before Omicron spreads - epidemiologistExpert calls for urgent stocking of rapid antigen tests ahead of Omicron outbreak.06 Jan 05:07 PM
New ZealandHipkins wants kids back in school fulltime - but could new variant force a rethink?Looming Omicron variant means pandemic plans should be revisited, epidemiologist says.06 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandMeningococcal jab could save your child's life. But in NZ it costs hundreds of dollarsTo vaccinate an under 16 against common meningococcal disease costs about $600.06 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandExpert modeller predicts NZ Omicron outbreak - in 18 daysPeople are being urged to get their booster shot before Omicron reaches the community.06 Jan 04:15 AM
New ZealandEvergreen: The death toll on New Zealand roadsA look at the stark death toll on New Zealand roads over the years. Video / NZ HeraldWatch06 Jan 01:56 AM
TravelBreathe Easy: Cities with best (and worst) air qualityPlanning a 2022 trip? It may pay to avoid some cities if you want to breathe easy.05 Jan 01:43 AM
KahuHealth survey shows people are smoking lessSmoking rates have decreased across all ethnic groups.04 Jan 10:06 PM
New ZealandExplained: Why your body feels beat by the heatWhy do we feel sapped by the heat? How hot's too hot? And what's the best way to cool off?04 Jan 03:02 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJane Brody: Stress may be your heart's worst enemyNew York Times: Psychological stress can lead to heart attacks and strokes.04 Jan 12:12 AM
New ZealandMore space for family of eight crammed into two MIQ roomsDad says he spoke out over concerns about MIQ's mental health impact.03 Jan 11:18 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe war on waste: Food Not Bombs steps up to plate in AucklandThe group gives away free meals made from food that businesses might otherwise throw out.03 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandCovid latest: Auckland brothel patrons told to isolateThe Pelican Club has been deemed a 'high risk' location of interest.03 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandCovid-19 vaccine booster dose: What you need to knowKiwis who have had two doses for at least four months can get their booster dose.03 Jan 07:11 AM
New Zealand'Get a plan in place' if dementia is diagnosedDementia advocate urges people diagnosed with the disease to take control and plan ahead.02 Jan 07:29 PM
New ZealandFocus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Jan 1st & Jan 2nd WrapJanuary 2 2022 There have been 105 new Covid-19 community cases over the past two days.Watch02 Jan 02:18 AM
New ZealandSix cases of Covid-19 at Mt Albert care centreFirst case at Everil Orr Care Centre was confirmed on New Year's Eve.02 Jan 12:39 AM
New Zealand'I feel blessed' - Auckland mum delivers one of NZ's first 2022 babiesIt's not yet official but Percí Matthews born 12.22am Jan 1 may be the first baby of 2022.01 Jan 04:00 PM
EditorialEditorial: We could be heroes, in so many waysEDITORIAL: Imagine if we tackled other major issues with the same grit we have Covid?01 Jan 04:00 PM
LifestyleMeouch! Cats jumping on stoves spark over 100 house firesCats stepping on touch-sensitive stoves have caused a rising number of house fires.01 Jan 01:45 AM
New ZealandRest home Covid case emerges; no official update todayThe lack of a daily update comes as there were two Omicron community exposures this week.31 Dec 10:03 PM
New ZealandICU doctor thanks 'heroic' Kiwis for protecting health system from Covid-19Wellington Hospital's intensive care unit did not treat a single Covid-19 patient in 2021.31 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCovid: 49 new cases, Pacific community hits 90% milestoneLimits on gathering ended today across most of NZ ahead of New Year's Eve celebrations.31 Dec 12:00 AM
