TravelKiwi scientist traces mystery STI case to Italian hot poolThe potentially scandalous incident was solved by New Zealand and Austrian scientists.14 Nov 10:34 PM
OpinionHome-isolation deaths a 'moral and legal failure': Ex health watchdogOpinion: Moral, legal right to healthcare in focus after three with Covid-19 die at home.14 Nov 06:00 PM
PoliticsMāori kids should get jabs first in under-12 rollout, say GreensGreens' new Covid-19 voice, Elizabeth Kerekere, wants Māori children prioritised for jab.14 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe maps that reveal vaccine rollout's grim hidden pictureResearcher fears early move to traffic light system may put 'hidden' communities at risk.14 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandFocus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Sunday 14th Nov WrapNovember 14 2021 There were a record 207 new cases of Covid-19 in the community today - and one death. According to a Ministry of Health statement, a woman in her 90s died in North Shore Hospital. The woman had a number of underlying health conditions and had Covid-19.Watch14 Nov 02:14 AM
LifestyleHow COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines WorkAn incredible animation has shown how mRNA vaccines work to protect the body from Covid-19. Video / Vaccine Makers Project Watch13 Nov 10:30 PM
LifestyleHow 'safe' are home births really?New data out of Australia reveals that home birthing could be safer than you think.13 Nov 08:44 PM
New Zealand'I fought for my kids': Beating aggressive blood cancer while pregnant amid pandemicZuska's water broke 10 minutes before 2021 but that's only the start of her story ...13 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ's dark Delta day: 175 new cases, protests and virus continues to spreadMayor slams "crass and stupid" protests, while new cases confirmed in Taranaki and Taupō.13 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandFocus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Saturday 13th Nov WrapNovember 13 2021 There were 175 new cases of Covid-19 in the community today. 159 of the cases were in Auckland, eight in Waikato, five in Taranaki, two in Northland and one in Taupō. Watch13 Nov 08:28 AM
New Zealand175 community Covid cases today, in Auckland, Waikato, Northland and TaupōThere are 93 people in hospital with Covid, nine of whom are in ICU or HDU.13 Nov 12:47 AM
New ZealandRaw sewage leak inside 'oldest and most rundown hospital'Failing piping is expected to take two years and $2.8m to fix.13 Nov 12:20 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTinfoil-wrapped phones, laptops in freezer: Meet the man who heckled PMHis confrontation with the Prime Minister went around the world. So who is Shane Chafin?12 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMore than 50 unjabbed Whanganui DHB staff face stand-downAll DHB staff must have received at least one dose by this Tuesday.12 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandVaccine mandates cause 'harm and division', public health expert claimsAs vaccine mandates come into force next week, one expert warns of potential pitfalls.12 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe 90% Project: Auckland's Sky Tower lights up for 80%The Sky Tower has been lit up in the colours of NZ Herald's 90% Project to celebrate the country hitting the 80 per cent fully vaccinated figure. Video / Chris Tarpey / Jed BradleyWatch12 Nov 11:51 AM
New ZealandCovid deaths at home: Don't delay calling for medical help, health bosses sayDaughter says her dad died painfully at home after being told his symptoms were normal.12 Nov 02:16 AM
New Zealand'Health workforce under considerable stress,' nurses organisation saysNZNO says concerning staff levels in Auckland metro DHBs are putting patient care at risk.12 Nov 02:09 AM
New ZealandPolice monitor large tangi procession moving across Auckland cityFunerals, tangihanga and burials have a 25-person limit under level 3, step 2.12 Nov 12:02 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: 201 new Covid-19 community casesNovember 12 2021 There are 201 new Covid-19 community cases today on a day the virus was confirmed to have been found in Taranaki. Of these 181 are in Auckland, 15 in Waikato, four are in Northland and one is in Taranaki.Watch12 Nov 12:00 AM
New ZealandWaikato DHB was warned of holes in IT securityThe Waikato District Health Board was warned just months before the cyberattack.11 Nov 08:17 PM
New ZealandLive: Taranaki Covid cases 'very reluctant' to get tested, were not using tracer appSix new cases of Covid-19 have been found in Taranaki.11 Nov 07:45 PM
New ZealandMass exodus: MIQ officials ready for shorter stays from SundayAbout 2600 people will be eligible to exit their hotels on Sunday.11 Nov 06:22 PM
New ZealandMinistry refuses to record vaccination rates in pregnant womenUp to two-thirds of pregnant women in some areas believed to be unvaccinated and at risk.11 Nov 05:53 PM
New Zealand'Right to the wire': Hospitals reach out to unvaccinated workersStaff called to one-on-one interviews in last effort to get them vaccinated and retained.11 Nov 04:52 PM
New ZealandMinistry of Health releases pre-existing conditions of Covid-linked deathsActive cases who may not have died of Covid-19 will now be reported by the Ministry.11 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'No jab, no job': Who's mandated, and when are the deadlines?Millions of workers will soon be covered by mandatory vaccine legislation.11 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessPremium: The health tech to be used in NZ's first self-managed isolationCo-founder of health tech company Seki.ai John Mamea Wilson explains the tech that will keep Sir Ian Taylor and potentially thousands of others safe in self-managed isolation. Video / NZ HeraldWatch11 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: Why Govt is rethinking contact tracingContact tracing 'coping' with outbreak but likely to lean more on app over time - experts.11 Nov 04:45 AM
WorldCovid-19: Australia set to hit 90 per cent first dose todayAustralia will soon hit a vital first-dose milestone across the entire country.11 Nov 12:56 AM
New ZealandFears disabled won't get essential care after vaccination mandateAll care workers have until end of Monday 15 November to have at least their first dose.11 Nov 12:12 AM
New ZealandMongrel Mob anniversary to be held in Porirua less than a fortnight after Covid scare, some residents 'extremely upset'Authorities had asked anyone who attended a Porirua tangi last week to get tested.10 Nov 08:04 PM
New Zealand'Completely amoral, unethical': DHB member's anti-vaccine mandate emailIlka Beekhuis used a leaked email address to voice her opinion.10 Nov 07:35 PM
PremiumPremiumEducationMoE works closely with Northland school and kura leaders on how to manage unvaccinated employeesSome Northland school principals and kura leaders anticipate staff shortages.10 Nov 05:00 PM