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
New ZealandExperts 'baffled' by falling rheumatic fever rates in AucklandCovid-19 restrictions may have achieved what years of Government initiatives could not.16 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandLive: 15 Covid-related deaths; average case numbers continue to riseThe number of Covid-related deaths since the start of the pandemic reaches 973.15 May 01:15 AM
New ZealandSurgeries, clinics on hold as thousands of health workers prepare to strike10,000 Allied Health workers are walking off the job for 24 hours tomorrow.14 May 09:19 PM
New ZealandLive: 7068 Covid community cases and 18 deaths todayCity's path could show what rest of country faces as infections continue.13 May 11:56 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I don't want to die. But I need help': Revealed - NZ's broken mental health servicesKiwis are paying the price for a deficient mental health system.13 May 06:40 PM
New Zealand10,000 hospital workers to go on strike after negotiations failThe allied health workers will strike for 24 hours from midnight Sunday, the PSA says.13 May 05:55 AM
New ZealandLive: 29 Covid-related deaths, 7441 cases - only half of infections reportedBloomfield says only half of NZ's Covid cases are being reported.13 May 01:34 AM
New ZealandCovid reinfection within 90 days rare but possible, new health advice saysOlder Kiwis and those with high-risk conditions should remain vigilant about reinfection.13 May 01:11 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Dr Ashley Bloomfield gives Covid-19 update13 May, 2022. Director-general of health Dr Ashley Bloomfield fronts 1pm Covid-19 press conference. Video / Marty MelvilleWatch12 May 11:41 PM
New ZealandMinistry defends exemption process after ICU nurse goes unpaidCarlos Molina waited eight weeks, with no income, for a medical exemption.12 May 07:55 PM
New ZealandCancer drug debate: Give Pharmac more funds, Greens sayCancer drugs, mental health support system in spotlight ahead of Budget.12 May 05:23 AM
New Zealand9392 new Covid cases and 9 deaths, 7 people in ICUAn expert has said a rise in cases may be due to people taking fewer precautions.12 May 01:25 AM
New ZealandFocus: NZ just passed a million Covid cases - what comes next?NZ has just passed a million Covid cases but University of Auckland Senior Lecturer Dr David Welch says the real number of infections could be more than double. Video / NZ HeraldWatch12 May 12:04 AM
TravelEU to stop recommending masks for air travelThe decision is a "big step forward" in returning to normal travel.11 May 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSome could 'lose their lives': 72 people waiting for mental health support at DHBTwo patients have died in the past six years before treatment.10 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandCovid minister's warning after 9173 new cases, 14 deaths reportedThere are 385 people in hospital with the virus, including 13 in intensive care.10 May 05:30 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Like a dark blanket that covers your life': Depressed mum 'not critical enough' for support"She looks at me and goes 'mummy do you not want me any more?'"09 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand6407 new Covid cases, two more travellers have BA.5 variantOmicron sub-variants BA.4 and BA.5 have been detected in New Zealand.09 May 01:14 AM
New ZealandEating disorders increase 'significantly' in NZ, calls on Govt to step up support, servicesKiwis with eating disorders say plans to help are too little, too late.08 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLife-threatening endometriosis delays, surgery wait times up to three yearsOn average, women in NZ wait 8.7 years from onset symptoms to be formally diagnosed.08 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand5647 community Covid cases, 350 hospitalisations, three deaths - and another new variantNew Zealand is just under 20,000 cases away from reaching the one million milestone.08 May 01:16 AM
