PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHeart patients caught in backlogs rushed to hospital for emergency care"Suboptimal care does not necessarily lead to harm," Waikato DHB says.19 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandTravel bubble pause with Victoria extended a further two daysThe news comes as Victoria's lockdown is extended.19 Jul 08:13 AM
New ZealandCovid update: 21 Kiwis visited Aussie exposure sitesPublic health officials continue to monitor the situation in Australia.19 Jul 12:45 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExclusive: Measles warning as nappies-for-jabs scheme fails"Measles is way more infectious than Covid. It would be easy for measles to come back."18 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandCovid update: 10 new cases in MIQ; ship with 16 positive crew members arrives in CanterburyThe Ministry of Health is scheduled to provide a Covid-19 update about 1pm.18 Jul 01:12 AM
New ZealandKiwis with autism, ADHD say health response slow and stigmatisingA 1500-strong online petition calls for the Government to reclassify ADHD and autism.16 Jul 09:27 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMental health for new mums: Minister orders 'stocktake'The Herald quizzes the Associate Health Minister about plans for the struggling sector.16 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: Fishing vessel outbreaks could tarnish NZ industry - leaderThis week, crew members on two Spanish-flagged vessels have tested positive for Covid.16 Jul 01:51 AM
New ZealandLatest: Five new Covid cases in MIQ, none in communityThe Playa Zahara is close to berthing at Lyttelton with 16 of 18 crew infected with Covid.16 Jul 01:10 AM
New ZealandQuarantine-free travel from Victoria to NZ on holdThe pause comes into force from 1.59am (NZT) on Friday.15 Jul 06:26 AM
New Zealand18 border workers fined $300 for missing routine Covid testsFines of $300 have been sent to 18 border workers.15 Jul 05:04 AM
New ZealandLatest: 21 cases of Covid at the border - 5 in MIQ and 16 marinersSixteen of 18 crew members on the Spanish-flagged Playa Zahara are infected.15 Jul 01:14 AM
New ZealandBaffling graph shows twice as many second vaccine doses as firstHealth officials as perplexed as the public by the graph unveiled by Chris Hipkins.14 Jul 07:09 PM
New ZealandBurned-out nurses told to rely on each other as counselling services fullNurses' union says Govt has not told them about any plans to boost nursing numbers.14 Jul 08:08 AM
New Zealand16 workers fined for refusing tests; mass vaccination event plannedHipkins said he warned Kiwis abroad that MIQ demand would increase again.14 Jul 02:34 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Mass Covid-19 vaccination event planned for AucklandThe mass vaccination would be targeted at Manukau Institute of Technology students and their families - and would be an opportunity for people in group 4 to be vaccinated ahead of schedule.Watch14 Jul 01:00 AM
KahuPlunket admits failing Māori, Pacific and disabled childrenWhānau Āwhina Plunket is already making changes, says chief executive.13 Jul 09:55 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: 18 cases detected at NZ border - including 13 on fishing vesselTesting continues on board another ship with mariners experiencing flu-like symptoms.13 Jul 01:16 AM
New ZealandKiwi kids' healthcare needs slipping through the cracksEarlier this year, authorities were urgently tracking down babies missing from the system.12 Jul 11:00 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: Ship with infected mariners docks in Wellington, 1 new case in MIQA ship carrying two Covid-infected mariners has docked in Wellington.12 Jul 01:06 AM
New ZealandEmergency flights from NSW fully booked within 15 minutesBookings for flights from NSW now available - but spots are limited.12 Jul 12:14 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuMongrel Mob's meth rehab programme given $2.75mCentral Hawke's Bay mayor says backers of Mob programme must keep their eyes "wide open".11 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandFirst Kiwis at world chef competition seek cash, MIQ beds, Charolais beef and tomatoesThey say tomato, we say it's not in season - world chef competition tests Kiwi ingenuity.11 Jul 03:00 AM
New ZealandCovid update: Ship's return poses 'very low risk'; no new community casesNext steps for a ship with infected mariners aboard will be announced this afternoon.11 Jul 12:45 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: NZ delivered best health results in OECD, but where to now?Analysis: Best results for public health and economy, but NZ and Oz need long-term plans.11 Jul 12:41 AM
WorldCovid-19: Fiji records 860 new cases, three more deathsNone of the individuals who have died from Covid-19 in Fiji have been fully vaccinated.09 Jul 08:12 PM
PoliticsSpitting tacks: Covid saliva testing provider slams Health Ministry over delays"The ministry has consistently advised Chris Hipkins incorrectly," Rako Science says.09 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandDozens of children today battling RSV in hospital ICUsHospitals are postponing surgeries, making more space and bringing extra staff in.09 Jul 05:20 AM
New ZealandGreen flights on hold as Sydney outbreak surgesOnce flights from NSW resume, returnees will have to spend 14 days in MIQ.09 Jul 03:06 AM
New ZealandShip at centre of Covid scare to return to NZ early next weekThe Viking Bay and another fishing vessel remain off the NZ coastline with sick crew.09 Jul 12:45 AM
New ZealandInfected mariner has Delta variant of CovidGenome sequencing result for one of two infected mariners confirms Delta variant.08 Jul 01:42 AM
New Zealand'Sustainable, resilient': $44 million renewable energy plan for Christchurch HospitalTwo new biomass boilers have been installed to replace the current coal-fired boilers.08 Jul 12:33 AM
New ZealandRSV virus swamping hospitals: How to keep kids safeRSV is not new and cases increased after borders reopened.08 Jul 12:01 AM
New ZealandFocus: The RSV virus outbreakCases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) have exploded across the country, leaving some affected children in intensive care and hospitals forced to expand capacity. Video / NZ HeraldWatch07 Jul 10:30 PM
