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
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
