New ZealandChronically ill patients confused by mixed messaging around vaccinePatients told to wait for Novavax left confused by mixed messaging.22 Sep 06:06 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleTaking the 'shame part' out of female anatomyNew York Times: Anatomists bid farewell to pudendum, but other questionable terms remain.22 Sep 06:00 AM
Lifestyle'Good' gut bacteria really could help you lose weight - studyANALYSIS: A new US study reinforces the link between gut flora and weight loss.22 Sep 04:14 AM
New ZealandMāori dominating the tail of the Delta outbreakThe Waikato outbreak on Sunday raised concern among the Māori community.22 Sep 02:20 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCovid-19: Experts answer five questions we're all askingHas the Govt made a mistake by moving Auckland to level 3 today? Five top experts discuss.22 Sep 01:44 AM
WorldPfizer says Covid-19 vaccine works in kids ages 5 to 11Pfizer said Monday its Covid-19 vaccine works for children ages 5 to 11 and that it will seek US authorization for this age group soon. Video / APWatch22 Sep 01:27 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: 23 new Covid-19 community casesSeptember 22 2021 There are 23 Covid-19 cases in the community as Auckland enjoys its first day of alert level 3. 80 per cent of eligible Kiwis in Auckland are now vaccinated with at least their first dose.Watch22 Sep 01:00 AM
New ZealandGovt pushes back vaccines for potential booster and u12s next yearIt comes as Auckland enters its first day at level 3 after five weeks in lockdown.21 Sep 11:06 PM
New ZealandNursing students require full Covid vaccination to graduateSome students are worried about the delays to graduate due to new vaccination rules.21 Sep 11:05 PM
New ZealandLive: NZ may not return to zero cases, level 1 still possible - BloomfieldAucklanders queued for McDonald's last night. Now they are getting their morning coffee.21 Sep 08:39 PM
New ZealandMajor Pharmac review report delayed by lockdownThe Act Party says delays are 'not good enough' for those who have made submissions.21 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFurther $36m funding for Māori health providers' Covid response announcedAssociate Minister of Health says it's critical Māori health providers get more resources.21 Sep 06:56 AM
New ZealandAnalysis: NZ cannot abandon elimination strategy while Māori and Pasifika vaccination rates are too lowElimination remains the best way to avoid repeating the mistakes of history.21 Sep 06:03 AM
New ZealandMan found hiding in car boot at Auckland checkpointA driver and a man in his boot were turned away by police at the Mercer checkpoint.21 Sep 03:44 AM
New Zealand'Get tested': Clover Park residents descend on pop-up testing centreClover Park residents have been told to get tested even if they don't have symptoms.21 Sep 03:33 AM
New ZealandPfizer jab could soon be okayed for young childrenMedical regulators would act as fast as possible to approve the vaccine for children.21 Sep 02:56 AM
OpinionJennifer King: Why you shouldn't make a habit of doing a 'just in case' weeOverly frequent visits to the loo, or going 'just in case' is a habit worth quitting.21 Sep 02:36 AM
New ZealandUp to 20 hospital staff stood down after contact with Covid positive manMan evaded security staff by hiding in a lift before spending half an hour in a ward.21 Sep 02:12 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: 14 new Covid-19 community casesSeptember 21 2021 There are 14 Covid cases in the community as Auckland prepares to shift down to alert level 3 tomorrow.Watch21 Sep 01:00 AM
New Zealand14 community cases today; new $12k fine for rule breakersOfficials have confirmed how Auckland prisoner who sparked mini lockdown became infected.21 Sep 12:30 AM
New ZealandCovid breach: Aucklander allegedly picks up caravan from ChristchurchMan allegedly used work exemption to make trip south.21 Sep 12:23 AM
New ZealandExclusive: MIQ escapee faces lockdown drink-driving, fleeing police chargesMan who came to notoriety after MIQ escape back before the courts on drink drive charge20 Sep 10:58 PM
OpinionMarama Royal: Vaccination only viable path to avoid devastation of lockdownOPINION: I have done my part and had two shots – have you whānau?20 Sep 10:22 PM
New ZealandLive: 'Out of whack' - level 3 move a political call not a health decision - expert'The Govt has decided public opinion is shifting and they needed to get in front of it.'20 Sep 09:21 PM
BusinessBusiness owner's backdown over sign welcoming maskless customersNicola Cranfield "fully supports" all measures keeping the community safe from Covid-19.20 Sep 08:51 PM
New ZealandHosking v Bloomfield on elimination strategyDirector-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield clashed with Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking over New Zealand's elimination strategy. Video / Newstalk ZBWatch20 Sep 07:43 PM
WorldCovid has killed about as many Americans as the Spanish fluLike the Spanish flu, the coronavirus may never entirely disappear from our midst.20 Sep 07:16 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThomas Coughlan: Ardern's elimination gamble - is it the most consequential of the pandemic?An additional 300,000 people will head to work on Wednesday.20 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandHealth officials outline Covid restrictions for small Waikato communityDr Ashley Bloomfield has issued a section 70 notice for people around Mangatangi.20 Sep 09:35 AM
New ZealandAnalysis: Govt takes a calculated risk to relax Auckland's lockdownWe need to enjoy the small additional freedoms that level 3 brings responsibly.20 Sep 07:31 AM
New ZealandAuckland to level 3 for two weeks, rest of NZ to stay at level 2It comes as three new cases emerged outside the Auckland lockdown overnight.20 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandHow Auckland's lockdown compares to Sydney and MelbourneAuckland is on day 34 of lockdown, while Sydney is in its 86th and Melbourne its 46th.20 Sep 05:53 AM
New ZealandRelief for Aucklanders battling mental and financial strain: MayorLevel 3 welcomed as Aucklanders battle under psychological strain, Phil Goff says.20 Sep 05:49 AM
New Zealand'Calculated risk': Experts react to Auckland's level 3 moveStamping out the virus would depend on whether people followed the rules, experts warn.20 Sep 05:40 AM