New ZealandNorthland's 'tooth fairy' continues long wait for court hearingFive days of court time needed for Northland's "tooth fairy" case involving 20 witnesses21 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand17 Covid-related deaths reported today - including a child under 10Overseas data suggests the country is in for another surge soon.21 Jun 01:23 AM
New ZealandCovid: 4024 new cases, nine deaths linked to virusIn some hospitals, the flu is now a greater cause of respiratory hospitalisation.20 Jun 01:22 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSunny Kaushal: Vaping is running rings around cigarettesOPINION: Dairy and business owners' group defends sales of vaping products.19 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Extremely exhausted': Thousands of vacancies as 'burnout' nurses feel pressureNurses organisation says NZ is more than 4000 staff short and urgent action is needed.17 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandNearly all NZ hospitals failing to meet Govt's ED wait time targets18 out of 20 DHBs didn't reach the 95 per cent of ED patients seen within six hour target.17 Jun 04:16 AM
New ZealandFocus: Hospitals under 'extreme pressure' as winter ills mountAs hospitals experience "extreme pressure" with "abnormally high" patient presentations, NZ Nurses Organisation co-president Kerri Nuku calls on the Government to act. Video / NZ HeraldWatch17 Jun 12:49 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsRevealed: PM's national security briefings on Covid misinformationNew documents reveal Covid-19 misinformation now deemed a 'national security' risk.14 Jun 08:59 PM
New ZealandHealth Ministry failures revealed in PCR Covid test debacle reviewA primary factor in the backlog of tests was due to higher positivity levels.14 Jun 01:00 AM
New ZealandAshley Bloomfield says 'encouraging' decrease in casesDirector-general of health Dr Ashley Bloomfield says there is an 'encouraging' decrease in cases. Video / Mark MitchellWatch13 Jun 11:28 PM
New ZealandAlleged backpacker scam: GP accused of signing up 2618 ineligible patients to take $420,000'We trusted the practitioners to decide whether patients were eligible for funding.'13 Jun 05:27 PM
New Zealand4413 Covid cases, five virus-related deathsA total of 1325 people have now died with the virus.13 Jun 01:22 AM
New ZealandMore than 350 people in hospital, 9 more deaths as NZ navigates 'steady plateau' of casesAs Omicron continues its steady march, how many new Covid-19 cases will be recorded today?12 Jun 12:30 AM
New ZealandEight Covid deaths and 5202 new community casesToday there are also 332 people are in hospital, four of them in intensive care.11 Jun 12:50 AM
New Zealand'Utterly tragic': Newborn's death and why dialling 0800 was a factor - coronerCoroner says baby's death eight hours after birth "utterly tragic".10 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandCovid: 6297 new cases today, health staff warn of hospital pressureHealth staff warn surge of patients leading to increasing pressure on hospitals.10 Jun 01:30 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Squashed in together': Overcrowding in mental health units raises assault risk - nursesSeclusion areas were used for patients to sleep in in 'extreme cases'.09 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandHospital's mental health unit moved to Wicksteed StPatients and staff were moved to the Te Rito site on Wicksteed St about two weeks ago.08 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandGovernment introducing Bill to change legislation for second booster rolloutAmendments would make it easier for eligible people to access second booster.07 Jun 08:24 AM
New ZealandBrad Flutey claims no legislation to support mandatory mask wearing in public facilitiesFlutey elects judge-alone trial to defend charges laid after a scuffle with police07 Jun 01:09 AM
New ZealandCovid cases drop to lowest total in 102 daysToday's update is expected to be the last of the long holiday weekend.05 Jun 01:26 AM
New Zealand11 Covid deaths and 6291 new cases as NZ braces for subvariant spreadNew case numbers remain steady at the start of the long weekend.03 Jun 10:23 PM
New ZealandRevealed: The 'appalling' number of ACC claims for long Covid acceptedACC data shows only 73 claims for Covid have been made - and a tinier number accepted.03 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandOmicron outbreak: 14 deaths, 6232 new cases; virus subvariants detected in communityThese are the first BA.4 and BA.5 cases reported in the community.03 Jun 01:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Pharmac review uncovers 'systemic failings' for those with rare disordersPeople with rare disorders facing excessive suffering under Pharmac model, review finds.01 Jun 04:19 AM
New ZealandLess than 12% of 16-17-year-olds have had booster, 8182 new Covid casesWinter illnesses are on the way - here's how to tackle the ills and chills this season.01 Jun 01:24 AM
KahuOnline symposium holds Rongoā Māori in spotlightThe online symposium will be one day and feature six leading Māori Health speakers.31 May 10:50 PM
New ZealandFocus live: Andrew Little's Andrew Little's response to Pharmac inquiryHealth Minister Andrew Little said Pharmac in future will have more focus on improving the health of Māori, Pacific peoples and disabled people. Video / Mark MitchellWatch31 May 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Gasping for breath': Why one woman quit smoking'That was just your life - you go to work, you smoke hard, you drink hard.'30 May 08:00 PM
New ZealandLive: 5836 cases today, five virus-related deaths, 403 people in hospitalTen patients are in intensive care today.30 May 01:13 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMonkeypox v Covid: How do the two viruses compare?The Ministry of Health says the risk of importation of monkeypox to NZ is "moderate".29 May 06:27 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandShane Reti: ED waiting times no longer being reportedOpinion: Emergency department wait times need to be reported publicly.29 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNine deaths, less than 5000 new Covid cases todayThe seven-day rolling average of community case numbers stands at 6904.29 May 01:17 AM
New Zealand6369 new Covid cases in the community, 13 deathsThe seven-day average of new community cases is about 1000 down on a week ago.27 May 11:28 PM
