New ZealandLive: When Auckland borders are expected to open; experts warn against alert level moveBoosters better belated than never, Bishop says after Waikato, third jab announcements.15 Nov 07:00 PM
New ZealandHundreds of health workers unvaccinated at mandate deadlineTwo per cent or 3 per cent of 80,000 district health board staff remain unvaccinated.15 Nov 04:59 PM
New ZealandPatient on suicide watch not given recommended supervision due to understaffing, says nurseUnsafe staffing was a key factor that caused the nurse to resign after 20 years.15 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'A disaster waiting to happen': Four ICU beds for population of 116,000DHB chief describes the situation as 'very concerning'.15 Nov 07:03 AM
KahuPregnant Northland woman says doctors gave conflicting vaccine adviceFirst-time mum says advice from medical professionals left her confused and anxious.15 Nov 06:14 AM
New ZealandCovid 19: Expert concerned about Waikato alert-level changeCovid-19 experts have welcomed the rollout of booster vaccination shots.15 Nov 05:01 AM
New ZealandVaccine booster shot rollout begins soon; Waikato to level 2 from WednesdayAnd an announcement on Auckland's border will be made on Wednesday.15 Nov 04:11 AM
New ZealandTeaching staff farewelled ahead of vaccine mandate deadlineTeachers not getting Covid jab 'doesn't change who they are as a person', principal says.15 Nov 03:57 AM
New ZealandPM: Covid booster shots offered from November 29People can get a booster shot six months after their two-dose vaccination.15 Nov 03:05 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Waikato moves to level 2; booster shots offered from Nov 29November 15 2021 Cabinet has agreed to move Waikato to alert level 2 from midnight tomorrow - and the rollout of booster vaccination shots will start from November 29.Watch15 Nov 03:00 AM
New Zealand'First jab ... saved my life': 45yo Covid patient put into coma, needed pacemakerThree days into his Auckland MIQ stay, Jason Collier collapsed.15 Nov 02:58 AM
New ZealandPfizer's pill is the latest Covid treatment to show promise. Here are some moreEXPLAINER: Several potential at-home and outpatient Covid treatments are in development.15 Nov 01:56 AM
New Zealand'Too much power': Shane Jones unloads on Ashley BloomfieldEx-MP Shane Jones has unloaded on Ashley Bloomfield over low Māori vaccination rates.15 Nov 01:49 AM
New ZealandMasterton mayor urges vaccination following news of positive caseMasterton Mayor Lyn Patterson says the community is aware of the rules.15 Nov 01:46 AM
New ZealandRotorua Covid case lost her baby after premature birthThe woman and her partner both tested positive for Covid-19.14 Nov 10:50 PM
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 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 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 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 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 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 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
