New Zealand'The best defence is immunisation': Measles outbreak continues to growHealth officials say Kiwis aged 32 to 56 are likely to need a second MMR vaccination.31 Oct 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Very concerning': Minister considers measles vaccine for babies amid outbreakSimeon Brown says as the father of a 2-month-old, he understands parents' concerns.30 Oct 06:32 PM
New ZealandBlown away by bad luck: Couple caught in a string of misfortuneNora, 82, broke her hip when knocked down by a gust of wind. That was just the beginning.30 Oct 12:13 AM
New ZealandHelicopter rushes to Waikino after waterfall slip leaves one critically hurt27 Oct 05:16 AM
New ZealandTwo injured after car towing caravan collides with vehicle in Otago, SH1 blocked26 Oct 11:02 PM
AucklandHit-and-run driver who left dog walkers for dead identified as Auckland company director26 Oct 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Underappreciated, overworked': Over 10,000 Hamilton workers join 'mega-strike'Nationwide, an estimated 100,000 people walked off their jobs.24 Oct 04:56 AM
New Zealand‘Assuming the worst’: Ferry measles cluster rises to five, patient zero foundHealth officials are urging all October 3 passengers to check for symptoms.24 Oct 04:16 AM
Politics'Unacceptable': Minister orders investigation into Nelson Hospital power outageThe hospital reportedly lost power for about 45 minutes this morning. 23 Oct 03:54 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDerek Cheng: Will Labour’s new health policy deliver better GP care?Labour wants an independent body to set the level of government funding for doctors.23 Oct 12:14 AM
New Zealand'The worst I've ever known': Teachers and nurses join massive strikeUp to 100,000 teachers and healthcare workers are taking part nationwide.22 Oct 10:47 PM
New Zealand'We are not the problem': Tauranga workers rally for mega-strike Strikers gathered in Memorial Park and lined 11th Ave.22 Oct 10:30 PM
New ZealandThursday's mega-strike: What you need to knowWhere BoP strike events will be and how schools and health services will be impacted. 22 Oct 12:03 AM
New ZealandMeasles likely spreading in community, health officials warnFour cases of the illness, including in two children, have been confirmed this week. 21 Oct 10:23 PM
New Zealand‘A timely reminder’: Investigator on cause of Whangārei Hospital car fireFire investigator Jason Goffin says a hot exhaust likely sparked the damaging blaze.21 Oct 10:19 PM
New ZealandCause of Whangārei Hospital carpark inferno that damaged 27 cars under investigation'Initial reports were of ignition of grass in a carpark by a vehicle’s exhaust.'21 Oct 04:21 AM
New Zealand'Different flavour to ED': Hamilton cancer doctor stars in NZ seriesThe Hamilton doctor's passion for medicine ignited at 11, when his grandad died of cancer.21 Oct 04:00 AM
New Zealand'It could have been any of us': Walker finds man killed by falling branch on Mount VictoriaThe man was taken to hospital with critical injuries but died soon after.21 Oct 12:23 AM
New ZealandCyclist’s plea after driver jailed for hit-and-run attackMark Weston says he still lives in constant pain and cannot return to work.19 Oct 07:32 PM
New ZealandOne dead, two injured after Port Waikato boat capsizeThree people were pulled from the water and airlifted to separate hospitals.18 Oct 12:03 AM
CrimeCyclist critically injured in crash with car at intersectionEmergency crews rushed to the Christchurch accident just after 12.40pm.17 Oct 12:37 AM
New ZealandBoil notice issued as E.coli scare hits Hanmer Springs campgroundTaumata Arowai found the water system failed to manage key safety risks.16 Oct 08:25 PM
New ZealandPolice probe Northland assault that left one critically hurtThe injured person was airlifted to Northland Base Hospital in critical condition.16 Oct 02:23 AM
New ZealandAmbulance trapped by slips while rushing critically ill baby to safetyAn air ambulance later flew the critically unwell baby to Waikato Hospital.15 Oct 03:42 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertySkyCity's new $1b international convention centre set to host 95 events in first yearNext year's largest event is in July: 2000 people will be at the coral reef symposium.15 Oct 02:00 AM
New ZealandLack of record-keeping before death of high-risk Gisborne patientJanet Milner died in 2021, aged 50, after surgery in Gisborne.14 Oct 12:45 AM
New ZealandHundreds of Bay mums face long trips to give birthOne in three Whakatāne women giving birth in Tauranga were emergency cases.13 Oct 07:18 PM
New Zealand'Sad and frightening': Woman badly injured in Kaikohe dog attackEmmy Sherwin, 30, suffered a fractured arm and puncture wounds in the attack.13 Oct 01:00 AM
New ZealandMan dies after head hits ground during 'altercation' in HastingsThe injured man was taken to Wellington Hospital but died late on Sunday.12 Oct 11:32 PM
