World'Praying for rain': Hundreds of deaths linked to extreme temperaturesBritish Columbia's coroner says office received 486 reports of unexpected deaths01 Jul 01:19 AM
WorldCovid-19: Sydney records 24 new community casesHalf the Australian population remains in lockdown amid multiple coronavirus outbreaks.01 Jul 12:53 AM
New Zealand'Devastating': Government rejects Mike King's Gumboot Friday funding pleaKing says it's a "sad day". The Ministry says the request was outside the funding period.30 Jun 11:41 PM
LifestyleDoes poor sleep harm our health? Yes, but exercise helpsLet us explain what unhealthy sleep patterns include...30 Jun 09:31 PM
New ZealandBorder controls necessary until 85% vaccinated - study8 per cent of NZ is vaccinated, we need at least 85 per cent to relax border controls.30 Jun 08:37 PM
New ZealandCrowded hospital: Sick babies put in playroomBuilding work coincides with spike in respiratory illnesses to put more pressure on beds.30 Jun 06:00 PM
Kahu'It's a crisis': Māori vaccination rates dwindling as stocks diveIt comes despite expert advice Māori be prioritised due to the inequitable health system.30 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMike HoskingMike Hosking: The Government is playing whack-a-mole with CovidOPINION: The vaccine is key to moving forward - but this is a joke.30 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: Speed the key in vaccines vs variantsModelling shows vaccinating widely and quickly our best hope to keep ahead of variants.30 Jun 06:01 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldPfizer, Moderna Covid vaccines likely to produce long-lasting immunity: studyNew York Times: The mRNA vaccines may protect against Covid for years, scientists say.30 Jun 04:34 AM
New ZealandAround 100 children admitted to Wellington Hospital with respiratory illnesses this monthHealth boards are investigating increasing capacity at Wellington's three hospitals.30 Jun 04:11 AM
New ZealandWaikato DHB won't face fines over info leaked after cyber attackSome patient information was published on the dark web after the ransomware attack in May.30 Jun 12:58 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: 444,000 New Zealanders fully vaccinated against Covid-19As of midnight last night, 149,608 doses of vaccine had been administered across New Zealand, while more than 444,000 New Zealanders had received their second dose.Watch30 Jun 12:35 AM
New ZealandCovid-19 coronavirus: NZ's vaccine rollout going 'incredibly well': - HipkinsCovid-19 Minister Chris Hipkins says switch to more effective Pfizer vaccine worth it.29 Jun 10:51 PM
New ZealandNurse who failed to check patients, give them medicine has registration cancelledNurse put her young patients at risk by lying about the care she gave to them.29 Jun 08:18 PM
New ZealandWe've dodged the Covid bullet, again - here's whyThe nature of how it spreads also explains why New Zealand managed to prevent an outbreak.29 Jun 07:46 PM
OpinionBrooke van Velden: Getting good mental health care shouldn't be this hardOPINION: More Kiwis open up about personal struggles, but there's a long way to go.29 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandClimate-friendly diets may come at higher cost for NZ familiesSwitching to greener diets can help cut emissions, but may also spell higher food bills.29 Jun 04:38 AM
World'We need to go fast': Queensland plunged into lockdownThere are now four Australian states imposing partial lockdowns.29 Jun 02:15 AM
InvestmentCould this be 2021's most controversial property sale?"The sale process is highly confidential, as is standard market practice."29 Jun 02:00 AM
New ZealandParts of Queensland plunged into snap three-day lockdownThe pause on the travel bubble with New Zealand will be reviewed next week Tuesday.29 Jun 01:51 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Wellington returns to alert level 1 at midnightWellington will return to alert level 1 from 11.59pm tonight, eight days after a Covid-infected Sydney tourist flew out of the capital. Video / Mark MitchellWatch29 Jun 01:00 AM
New ZealandWellington hospitals EDs swamped by patients, higher number of childrenWellington hospitals are experiencing high demand in their emergency departments.28 Jun 11:30 PM
New ZealandFocus: PM Ardern warns to remain alert no matter Alert Level decisionPrime Minister Jacinda Ardern confirms there are no new cases of Covid-19 overnight but encouraged kiwis to remain alert no matter the Alert Level decision. Video / Derek ChengWatch28 Jun 11:13 PM
LifestyleShop's brutal sign slamming Oz PM for lockdown'We can't leave the country, people can't come in,' owner James Powditch says.28 Jun 09:38 PM
EntertainmentSharon Stone turns the heat up on InstagramMovie star wows as she turns the heat up in a sun-kissed picture of herself in a swimsuit.28 Jun 08:33 PM
New Zealand'Creepy and bizarre': Critics ridicule new weight-loss deviceThe device uses magnets to stop people from opening their mouths enough to eat solids.28 Jun 06:39 AM
New Zealand'Time to review our toolbox': Govt considers tougher rules on scanning, masksIt comes as pressure mounts over settings around masks, scanning and alert levels.28 Jun 04:45 AM
New ZealandManslaughter trial: Sick man's foul room smell made visitors gag'Ultimately, he did not have a choice,' jury told as sick man's last days described.28 Jun 03:30 AM
New ZealandToddler's dislocated hip undetected by surgeon for 10 monthsFamily wins apology after a three year investigation by HDC.28 Jun 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessPremium: New Oceania Healthcare CEO talks to the NZ HeraldThe new Oceania Healthcare CEO, Brent Pattison, talks to the NZ Herald. Video / Dean PurcellWatch27 Jun 11:15 PM
New ZealandKiwi weight loss device locks mouth almost shutResearchers say magnetic device could be affordable tool for people battling obesity.27 Jun 10:59 PM
LifestyleAlzheimer's drug stirs hope for patientsA new Alzheimer's treatment has sparked both excitement and skepticism.27 Jun 09:20 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandShane Reti: Our bulging hospitals and primary careA&E is the gateway to hospitals but there are long waiting times all over the country.27 Jun 05:00 PM
