New ZealandFocus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Saturday 18 December WrapDecember 18 2021 There were 39 new cases of Covid-19 in the community today and 10 new cases in MIQ. Video / NZ HeraldWatch18 Dec 12:13 AM
New Zealand'Hazardous': Doctor claims one of NZ's busiest hospitals already at capacity'We've got no spare capacity,' a doctor warns the Government.17 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMid Canterbury GP challenges health officials Covid guidanceDr Sophie Febery left her job at the Methven Medical Centre in October.17 Dec 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'All welcome': Farmers' market's solution to allow everyone to Chrissy marketHawke's Bay Farmers' Market has come up with a clever solution17 Dec 01:30 AM
New Zealand'Planning is important': With parent consent, a plan to vaccinate kidsThe Pfizer vaccine for children is a lower dosage than the one used in current rollout.16 Dec 10:39 PM
New ZealandModelling reveals HB could see almost 15,000 cases next yearA huge increase in Covid cases is anticipated in Hawke's Bay in 2022.16 Dec 08:46 PM
New ZealandHow Ministry of Health plans to tackle OmicronApproach comes after the first case of latest variant appeared in MIQ on Thursday.16 Dec 08:35 PM
New ZealandBad then, worse now: How Covid-19 will hurt retired womenWomen are worse off than men in retirement, experts predict Covid will make things worse16 Dec 07:53 PM
TravelSaved from scepticism: Eastern European anti-vaxers get the jabAs coronavirus infections surge, sceptics are seeing the light.16 Dec 07:02 PM
New ZealandOmicron in NZ - faster booster shots, border reopening under review as Kiwis face 'messy' 2022Omicron's arrival has 'thrown a spanner in the works' for New Zealand's Covid response.16 Dec 06:54 PM
New ZealandOmicron in NZ: Experts advise speeding up vaccine boosterEarly data suggests existing vaccines may have reduced protection against Omicron.16 Dec 05:14 PM
New ZealandWhat to do if you catch Covid-19 on holidayHealth official details how the system plans to cope with the holidays and Covid cases.16 Dec 06:18 AM
New ZealandFocus: Vaccinologist on reaching 90%, boosters and OmicronVaccinologist Helen Petousis-Harris on reaching 90 per cent, why we shouldn't stop now and the importance of boosters in the wake of Omicron. Video / NZ HeraldWatch15 Dec 11:54 PM
New Zealand36 hospitals to be upgraded in $644 million health boostIt is part of plans for operating the health system with Covid in the community.15 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMore Kiwis support local border restrictions than opposeBut Aucklanders had a different view.15 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Appalling, confusing': Covid patient gets apology after home-isolation sagaNurse told woman with Covid-19 she couldn't complete assessment as about to go off duty.15 Dec 04:00 PM
TravelQuarantine for Christmas: Single covid case forces Virgin passengers into isolationChristmas is cancelled after a positive Covid case took two flights.14 Dec 10:42 PM
WorldNSW Covid explosion: 1360 new cases in one day after rules relaxedNSW has recorded over a thousand new Covid cases and one death, sparking concerns!14 Dec 10:16 PM
New ZealandAuckland's great escape, emotional reunions; police turn away unvetted iwi checkpoint volunteersThe Auckland border has been in place for more than 100 days.14 Dec 08:35 PM
LifestyleExperts say 'post-pandemic stress disorder' could lead to rise in heart diseaseExperts warn new disorder linked to the Covid-19 could lead to rise in heart disease.14 Dec 07:08 PM
World'Groundbreaking research': Major Omicron variant data releasedResearch in South Africa has revealed some serious concerns into the variant.14 Dec 06:32 PM
New ZealandAuckland border testing may only catch a quarter of cases- expert'By definition, the true extent of undetected infection in Auckland is not known.'14 Dec 06:17 PM
New Zealand'Justice is lost': Baby dropped on floor, little boy dies after doctor misses blindnessStories of grieving families who feel powerless and stripped of having a voice.14 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionTeuila FuataiTeuila Fuatai: Families forced to fight Govt over perverse disability fundingOPINION: Outdated system devalues the love and care of parents with high-needs kids.14 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe other big C: GP's 'lucky escape' as breast cancer screens plummet due to CovidIf it wasn't for a routine temperature check, a GP with 3 teenage children could be dying.14 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCovid misinformation probe: Three doctors suspended from practisingThe trio have appealed the Medical Council's decision.14 Dec 06:38 AM
PoliticsPharmac still stalled on lung cancer drugAdvocates want Pharmac to get back on track with funding cancer medicines.14 Dec 04:34 AM
New Zealand'I had to sit a test': Kiwi doctors speak up on language policyA US doctor asked to take an English test had called out bureaucratic 'nonsense'.14 Dec 04:03 AM
New Zealand'It shouldn't come down to the day before': Pharmacies waiting on rapid antigen testsFree rapid antigen testing will be rolled out at around 600 pharmacies in NZ tomorrow.14 Dec 03:49 AM
New ZealandNZ air crew close contacts of Omicron case in AustraliaSeveral crew members arrived in New Zealand last night, and are in an MIQ facility.14 Dec 02:48 AM
New ZealandWhat does Omicron mean for NZ? UK virologist weighs in on new Covid threatDr Chris Smith talks to Science Digest about what the UK is seeing from Omicron.14 Dec 01:54 AM
WorldGlobal data reveals who's spreading Covid Omicron variantA similar pattern of infection is being reported as Omicron takes hold worldwide.14 Dec 01:25 AM
New Zealand'No one is listening': Teen's experience in mental health systemAlthough this young teen is in the system, she is still not getting the help she needs.14 Dec 12:24 AM
New ZealandUnder fire anti vax doctors open their clinic doors as investigation by health authorities continuesControversial North Canterbury doctor appears to be operating her clinic as normal today.14 Dec 12:05 AM
