New ZealandOranga Tamariki apologises for keeping a child in hospitalOranga Tamariki described the child's case as 'unacceptable'.29 Jul 05:15 AM
New Zealand30,000 aged 65-plus still unvaccinated in Wellington Region, as Covid vaccine rollout moves to group 4Thousands are still unvaccinated from group 3, as the rollout moves to Group 4 this week.28 Jul 11:37 PM
New Zealand'Pfizer boob job' claims rubbished by Ministry of HealthThere had been no reports of breast enlargement in people to date, according to MedSafe.28 Jul 11:31 PM
BusinessHow much Pfizer will make from vaccine salesPfizer is making billions of dollars from the sale of vaccines.28 Jul 09:49 PM
New ZealandRural GP with 1300 patients quits NZ after a year in residency limboMore than 1300 people have lost their skilled young doctor at Ōtaki Medical Centre.28 Jul 09:23 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleOverheard in a hospital: The worst part of taking my son to A&EOPINION: "My partner and I agreed we both felt sick about what we'd seen."28 Jul 08:35 PM
KahuAnahera Pickering: Imagine if every young person had a village?It's great to see community members pull together to seek solutions for our taitamariki28 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandAnti-vaxxers target school board meetings, hand flyers to students, email principalsThose against the Covid 19 vaccine have been targeting schools to spread their message.28 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPharmac: Is our medicines agency still fit for purpose?Agency's future is under scrutiny as it juggles public demands and rising drug prices.28 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldMarlboro maker says it may stop selling cigarettesWhen asked if he would stop selling cigarettes, a top tobacco CEO said 'absolutely'.28 Jul 08:00 AM
OlympicsElite sport and mental health: The disturbing issue we can no longer ignoreSimone Biles is the latest star athlete to shine a light on the dark side of elite sport.28 Jul 03:46 AM
New ZealandHepatitis C plan aims to eliminate virus by 2030The plan includes expansion of nurse-led clinics and mobile clinics.28 Jul 12:38 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDying man's father hits out at Government funding gangs, not drugsJustin Haigh is paying hundreds of thousands for unfunded, potentially life-saving drugs.27 Jul 11:45 PM
New ZealandOtago lead scare: 'Do not drink' notice lifted after six monthsIt was issued after intermittent elevated lead readings were found in drinking water.27 Jul 11:43 PM
New ZealandPharmac releases priority funding lists for first timeThe release comes after public pressure for the agency to be more transparent.27 Jul 11:00 PM
AgribusinessExplainer: What dairy farming is doing to NZ's waterNZ's biggest export earner is often accused of polluting our water. Here are the facts.27 Jul 10:53 PM
KahuOtago University researchers benefit from $13m in fundingResearch related to diabetes, Māori mental health, stomach cancer among areas funded.27 Jul 09:27 PM
WorldFreedom day: Johnson eases rules for fully vaccinated peopleBoris Johnson eases restrictions to fully vaccinated people as he opens up to the world.27 Jul 08:45 PM
New ZealandMass vaccination event: 'Absolute failure' in communication12,500 people were sent invitations, less than a quarter booked a place initially.27 Jul 08:18 PM
LifestyleKiwi midwife speaks out: 'Something's got to give''It's mind-boggling that we are still having to fight so much to be paid a fair wage.'27 Jul 07:00 PM
New ZealandEating disorders: Govt start 'work' on support and treatment plan - advocates plea for urgencyEating disorders breakthrough as govt starts to "plan a way forward" for patients27 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRevealed: 'Deeply concerning' vaccination rates vary across NZIn one district Māori are being vaccinated at a quarter of the national rate.27 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhy governments will have to consider the costs of long Covid when easing pandemic restrictionsOpinion: The focus must shift towards protecting quality of life as much as saving lives.27 Jul 03:09 AM
New ZealandCounties Manukau DHB reviews decision to close after-hours clinicCommunity backlash has prompted a review of the decision to close the after-hours clinic.27 Jul 01:36 AM
LifestyleNever too late: Cancer patients gain two years of life after quittingWhen cancer patients stop smoking, they heal faster.26 Jul 11:26 PM
New Zealand'Taihoa': Call to hold off general vaccine rollout, focus on vulnerable groupsJust over 10 per cent of Group 3, the most vulnerable, have been fully vaccinated.26 Jul 06:55 AM
New ZealandMinistry of Health in talks with Fiji about bringing Covid patient to NZThe patient needs hospital-level care, ministry says.26 Jul 06:51 AM
New ZealandDHB censured: Woman died after delays detecting agonising bowel conditionThe woman died within weeks of visiting the ED in excruciating pain.26 Jul 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOstomates say 'don't be embarrassed for us'"We are not embarrassed about ourselves. Life is for living."26 Jul 01:46 AM
WorldFrance mandates Covid vaccination passes for dining and travelThe new laws have prompted protests and political tensions.25 Jul 11:08 PM
New ZealandCovid-19 update: Two cases in MIQ; 'wider' Taranaki wastewater testing under wayResults from "further and wider" Taranaki wastewater tests are expected tomorrow.25 Jul 12:45 AM
New ZealandGrant Robertson: Delta variant 'fundamentally' changed Govt's Covid approachRobertson still confident travel bubble can continue, even if not all Kiwis vaccinated.24 Jul 10:04 PM
OpinionJack TameJack Tame: When is the right time to reopen the bubble?Does it make sense to keep the bubble closed until Christmas? Jack Tame thinks so.24 Jul 09:00 PM
WorldAmerica's anti-vaxxers: Covid patient's jaw-dropping comment97% of hospital patients unvaccinated as are 99.5% of those who die. When should govt act?24 Jul 08:31 PM
