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
PremiumPremiumBusinessThe online campaign targeting consumers of fake news"We want to destabalise their thinking."27 May 05:43 AM
KahuTargeted funding to improving Māori health outcomes announcedMinisters have outlined a range of funding to assist Māori health and economic wellbeing.27 May 03:03 AM
New ZealandLive: 25 Covid-related deaths, 6862 new cases, 350 people in hospitalA new round of booster shots for our most vulnerable will be available from July.27 May 01:16 AM
New Zealand'Growth advantage': Covid subvariant sign pandemic far from overHealth authorities report 8150 community cases and 11 more virus-relayed deaths.25 May 05:44 AM
New ZealandFatigue, pain, anxiety common among NZ's Covid 'long haulers'Researchers reveal early findings of a major study into the impacts of long Covid in NZ.25 May 04:13 AM
New ZealandFirst case of new Omicron sub-variant in community, 11 deathsThe impacts of Covid means some schools are having to adapt their learning programmes.25 May 01:16 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThomas Coughlan: Is the health budget really failing Māori?Does the health budget hurt Māori or is it the biggest win in a generation?24 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWinter bugs: Student outbreak of flu-like illnesses, vaccination coverage 'way too low'With winter fast approaching, the Herald examines how we're tracking with illness so far.24 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandOmicron outbreak: 8435 new cases, 15 virus-related deaths; how to download new vaccine passThe updated My Vaccine Pass is simple to request through My Covid Record.24 May 01:25 AM
New ZealandMonkeypox probably spreading from sexual contacts, Minister saysMonkeypox could arrive but thankfully doesn't cause big outbreaks, Minister says.23 May 11:53 PM
New ZealandNZ stays at orange, Omicron second wave tipped for winterChris Hipkins says the next review of the settings will be in late June.23 May 11:32 PM
New ZealandNew My Vaccine Pass from today; expert's Covid warning for kids, parentsParents encouraged to get young children vaccinated as we head into winter.23 May 08:16 PM
New Zealand'Too soon to tell' if monkeypox is already in NZ: expertMore than 15 countries have reported cases.22 May 08:19 PM
New ZealandFright night: Loud emergency test alert blares across phonesAn emergency alert has been sent out in the annual test run.22 May 06:30 AM
New Zealand5 million phones receive Civil Defence emergency test alertThe alert is a vital channel for warning people of threats to their life or property.22 May 06:25 AM
New ZealandCovid update: 6635 cases, six deaths today as some schools reintroduce mask wearingThere are 400 people in hospital with the virus, including 12 in intensive care.21 May 01:16 AM
New ZealandHealth Ministry issues advice amid rare global outbreak of monkeypoxAustralia has one confirmed case and one suspected case of the disease.20 May 10:33 PM
New ZealandLive: 7800 new Covid cases, 17 virus-related deaths, 401 people in hospitalMinistry of Health will release the latest Covid figures at 1pm.20 May 01:13 AM
PremiumPremiumEducationTai Tokerau Principals' Association president pleased with Budget 2022$3b is targeting some of the right areas, according to Pat Newman.19 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Nonsense' policy: Covid tests accepted by Customs also seized by CustomsCustoms simultaneously seizing Covid tests, and accepting their results.18 May 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMerepeka Raukawa-TaitMerepeka Raukawa-Tait: I'm about to lose my job but I'm not sorry to goOPINION: Change should happen when it's needed most17 May 09:00 PM
New ZealandHospital administration, clerical staff celebrate historical pay equity dealDHB administration and clerical workers will see pay rises of up to 40 per cent, PSA said.17 May 10:00 AM