New ZealandCovid-19: 'More help needed' for patients- nationwide studyMany people who have caught Covid-19 feel they have not received the healthcare needed.13 Apr 08:07 PM
New ZealandOrange for Easter: NZ moving to new traffic light setting from midnight; 9495 new casesNew Covid-19 case numbers have generally fallen nationwide.13 Apr 02:37 AM
New Zealand'Game changer for women': Govt promises women's health strategyWomen, trans, inter-sex and non-binary people are slipping through the cracks.12 Apr 11:54 PM
New ZealandLive: Grim Covid milestone 'could have been far worse'; how NZ's mortality rate comparesHealth officials reported 7592 cases, 640 hospitalisations and 11 deaths yesterday.11 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandThird death considered to be linked to Covid-19 vaccine, says ministryAll three cases are currently with coroners to determine the cause of death.11 Apr 07:40 AM
New ZealandNZ's Covid-related death toll now 500; 7592 new cases todayToday's deaths take the total number of publicly reported deaths with Covid to 500.11 Apr 01:19 AM
New ZealandPast the peak - lowest Covid case numbers in 45 days but 12 more deathsThere has been a steady decline in case numbers over recent weeks.10 Apr 01:06 AM
New ZealandSurge in aged care deaths, 164 facilities battling casesDesperate staff shortages have worsened since the Omicron wave began.09 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandOmicron outbreak: 11 deaths, 8531 new cases, 635 hospitalisationsOf those in hospital, most are in the Auckland metro area.09 Apr 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'He is dying': Tearful mother faces losing second childBut a 'miracle drug' she can't afford could save him.08 Apr 06:06 PM
New ZealandCaution in traffic light decision urged despite easing pressureCase numbers dipped slightly below 10,000 yesterday.08 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandCovid-19 Omicron: Bay of Plenty hospitalisation numbers peakingThe number of people aged over 65 contracting the virus is also rising in the region.08 Apr 03:34 AM
New ZealandOmicron outbreak: 10 deaths - including person under 19; 9906 new casesA person under the age of 19 has died with Covid.08 Apr 01:30 AM
New ZealandLive: Declining cases numbers 'good news' but drop gradual amid high hospitalisationsCase numbers and hospitalisations declining but long tail coming.07 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWho might be the next Ashley Bloomfield, and why they won't face the same scrutinyThe next director-general of health will have a very different role to Bloomfield's.07 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsOmicron outbreak: 11,634 cases, 13 deaths, decision looms on fourth dose - health boss' departing wordsLatest pandemic data revealed after spate of high-profile resignations.07 Apr 02:08 AM
New ZealandFeedback on fizzy drink ban in primary schools opensResearch shows dental decay is most common disease reported among children in New Zealand.07 Apr 12:47 AM
New ZealandPM Jacinda Ardern on Ukraine sanctions, rent freezesPM set to face questions on Omicron, soft drinks in schools, Ukraine.07 Apr 12:30 AM
New ZealandBloomfield, two other top health officials quit - fears of burnout, fatigueSince the start of the pandemic Bloomfield has fronted close to 300 press conferences.06 Apr 08:18 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAshley Bloomfield's rise to the top - the inside storyAshley Bloomfield's medical speciality was 'not the sexiest' - then came Covid-19.06 Apr 08:00 PM
New ZealandSelf-testing may miss '50% of positive Covid cases' - epidemiologistThere are increasing reports of people having the virus, but recording negative RATs.06 Apr 07:39 PM
New Zealand'Gamechanger' - so why are Kiwis starting to ignore the booster?Almost 73 per cent of the eligible population have been boosted.06 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandUrgent call for regulation on alcohol, cigarettes and vape products sold through delivery servicesWithout appropriate oversight, home deliveries had the potential to increase harm - study.06 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandMeningitis Foundation 'horrified' as $1.6m of vaccines wastedIt amounts to more than 17,000 doses – which could have been given to those most at-risk.06 Apr 07:17 AM
New ZealandLeaked memo raises questions over Ministry of Health's daily case numbersWe don't really know the number of community cases, people aren't recording their results.06 Apr 05:22 AM
New ZealandExodus: Two more top health bosses quitting as Bloomfield resignsBurnout from Covid response believed to be behind public health leadership exodus.06 Apr 03:24 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Dr Bloomfield stepping down as Director-General of HealthDr Ashley Bloomfield is stepping down as Director-General of Health. Video / NZ HeraldWatch05 Apr 10:58 PM
New ZealandLive: Covid-hospitalisations now higher outside Auckland; death toll climbsThe Ministry of Health reported 14,120 community cases across the country yesterday.05 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandFocus: All you need to know about the new XE Covid variantAs the new XE Covid variant spreads overseas, Dr David Welch explains how variants evolve and why it's too soon to be concerned. Video / NZ Herald / APWatch05 Apr 02:18 AM
New Zealand23 deaths, 14,120 Covid cases reported todayThere are 692 people in hospital, including 30 patients in intensive care.05 Apr 01:19 AM
New ZealandParliament protests: Why health officials wouldn't test portaloos for CovidHealth authorities planned to collect 'portaloo effluent' on the protest's second weekend.04 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandCovid-19 vaccine: Most Kiwis shouldn't need fourth dose - expertsCall on whether to offer fourth dose of Covid-19 vaccine likely to be made before winter.04 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandNine deaths, 10,205 new cases and 734 people in hospitalPM to reveal traffic light setting decision at 4pm post-Cabinet press conference.04 Apr 01:40 AM
New Zealand8810 new Covid cases, 18 deaths - including person in their 30sNew Zealand experienced its deadliest seven days of the pandemic this week.03 Apr 01:00 AM
