New Zealand'2022 the year of outbreaks': Top NZ health officer's stark Covid predictionThe ministry said it was keen to get 'as many people as possible vaccinated'.06 Jul 11:28 PM
New ZealandMariners driven from Auckland to Taranaki pose 'very low risk'The were in a group of nine sailors who arrived in Auckland without having to quarantine.06 Jul 09:02 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExclusive: 'Extensive' backlogs at Waikato heart services, govt adviser's warningPatients needing urgent heart care were waiting more than six months, emails reveal.06 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Treat it like it's Covid': Mum fighting for daughter's life as RSV soarsA Napier mum is terrified of losing her four-month-old daughter who is in ICU with RSV.06 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNine DHBs still unaware of staff vaccination statusIs your DHB recording its staff vaccination information?06 Jul 08:30 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: Mariners isolating offshore after two test positiveHealth officials say the situation represents a low risk to public health.06 Jul 06:24 AM
New ZealandNurses vote to strike in July, August and SeptemberThe vote count was high and members are resolute, nurses' advocate says.06 Jul 03:56 AM
WorldNSW Premier hints at Sydney lockdown extensionA lockdown decision will be announced tomorrow morning.06 Jul 03:39 AM
New ZealandWinter illnesses: Two infants in ICU, 'hyper-sanitation' at childcare centresAround 20 children are currently in Wellington Hospital with respiratory illnesses.06 Jul 03:29 AM
New ZealandLive updates: One new Covid case in MIQ todayThe new case arrived in New Zealand from the Philippines via Singapore on June 19.06 Jul 01:15 AM
New ZealandGovt signals purpose-built MIQ facilities, no plans to live with Covid like UKIt comes as countries develop plans for living with the virus.05 Jul 11:25 PM
New Zealand'Handful' of serious side effects reported after some Covid vaccinationsA total of 451 adverse events following immunisation have been reported altogether.05 Jul 09:59 PM
New ZealandNZ nurses welcomed across the ditch by Queensland job pitchQueensland is trying to attract New Zealand nurses with a big ad campaign.05 Jul 08:52 PM
New Zealand'It looks horrible': Hospitals flooded with breathless babies battling RSV virusWellington Hospital has seen more than 20 babies due to the spread of a RSV virus.05 Jul 08:14 PM
New ZealandVaccine rollout: Confidence in supply troubles GPs, pharmacistsThe "ramp up" phase is approaching but is the health system ready?05 Jul 08:13 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe vaping battle: New inquiry delves into dangersOtago food scientists to investigate e-liquid flavour contents05 Jul 05:05 PM
New ZealandPM: At-risk groups should have been contacted over vaccineIt comes as 150,000 of the 1 million Pfizer doses expected through July arrived on Monday.05 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandScan your drool: How MIQ saliva testing will workIt was estimated between 6000 and 20,000 saliva tests would be done per week.05 Jul 06:38 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Transtasman bubble pause to end for West Australia and Northern TerritoryPM Jacinda Ardern says the transtasman bubble pause will be lifted for Western Australia and the Northern Territory from 11.59pm on July 9, but will remain in place for Queensland and New South Wales.Watch05 Jul 04:00 AM
New ZealandBotch-up: Dermatologist performs surgery on woman's old scar instead of skin cancerShe went in for a routine procedure. Instead, a dermatologist operated on the wrong part.05 Jul 03:50 AM
New ZealandRevealed: NZ region facing weeks of delays in the Covid-19 vaccine rolloutOpinion: Vaccination in one region has been delayed by at least two months.05 Jul 03:29 AM
New ZealandSeven Covid cases in MIQ, one Wgtn contact remains untestedSeven new cases to report today in MIQ.05 Jul 01:19 AM
WorldSydney outbreak surges by 35, lockdown party linked to new casesIt remains unclear whether Sydney's lockdown will end as planned on July 9.05 Jul 12:30 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldShould people with immune problems get third vaccine doses?New York Times: France handing out third shots to people with immune system impairments.04 Jul 10:06 PM
New Zealand'Screaming in pain': Frustrated mother still waiting for sick baby's diagnosisAnna Conning's 4-month-old son lost almost a kilogram while in hospital.04 Jul 07:29 AM
New Zealand'Sneaky change': Govt denies altering vaccine rollout start dateIt comes after the Ministry was also accused in May of changing the timeline.04 Jul 01:02 AM
New ZealandLatest: No community cases, transtasman bubble to resume with 4 statesThe travel bubble pause with SA, ACT, Tasmania and Victoria will lift at 11.59pm tonight.04 Jul 12:43 AM
WorldDead on arrival is new Fiji Covid-19 trendHealth authorities urge people with the virus to get to medical facilities for treatment.03 Jul 11:15 PM
WorldUnvaccinated people are 'variant factories', expert saysThe more unvaccinated people there are, the more opportunities for the virus to multiply.03 Jul 10:47 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldBritain gambles on reopening despite the Delta variantNew York Times: We will see what living with Covid amid high vaccine uptake looks like.03 Jul 09:53 PM
New ZealandMore than half of sick people not getting tested for CovidNearly two-thirds of surveyed NZers chose not to be tested for Covid-19 even when sick.03 Jul 08:29 PM
PremiumPremiumBasketballLove and basketball: Cancer-fighting Alex Pledger set to return to court between gruelling treatment phasesCancer fighting basketballer set to return to court between gruelling cancer treatments03 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandFocus: Laura Mallin lost her baby at 38 weeks, now she believes her DHB needs to be held accountable Laura Mallin was devastated to lose her baby in her 38th week of her pregnancy and feels DHB maternity services need to take accountability for her loss. Video / Mike ScottWatch03 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Devastated, numb': Grieving mum's plea for accountability over baby's death"My baby died because the medical staff didn't do their jobs properly," Laura Mallin says.03 Jul 05:00 PM
