New ZealandMore international fishermen in Christchurch, 11 test positive for CovidThe group of Ukrainian and Russian mariners arrived on Wednesday last week.11 Jan 12:06 AM
New Zealand31 new Covid cases in managed isolation; 19 cases linked to UK strainCases have averaged 10 a day since the last update on Thursday.10 Jan 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandForeigners responsible for $68.5m of hospital debtHealth minister says "it is the cost of being a compassionate country".09 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandCovid-19 scare: Woman at centre of court lockdown 'hurt and upset' after backlashThe woman was now on leave after comments on social media.06 Jan 10:40 PM
New ZealandCovid confusion: How a runny nose sparked district court lockdownHamilton District Court was shut down within 20 minutes of opening today.06 Jan 02:24 AM
New ZealandMinistry of Health spent $37 million on defective Covid PPE gearThe equipment included face masks, face shields, gloves and protective clothing.05 Jan 02:33 AM
New ZealandSix new Covid cases in managed isolation; Two from UKThe UK went into lockdown today as a new strain of Covid raced out of control.04 Jan 11:45 PM
New Zealand'It rapidly gets away from you': Health experts on UK Covid strainSo far, six cases of the UK variant have been reported in managed isolation.04 Jan 06:53 PM
New ZealandTongue tie 'snip' surgery on babies to be scrutinisedTo snip or not to snip has been a long-running and fierce debate.03 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandVision loss, harm to newborn, cancer diagnosis delay linked to Covid-19 disruptionDHB reports show some patient harm incidents related to Covid-19 restrictions.03 Jan 07:27 AM
VideoDr Ashley Bloomfield on new Covid-19 variantDr Ashley Bloomfield comments on the cases of the new UK variant that have been found in New Zealand's managed isolation facilities. Video / Ministry of HealthWatch03 Jan 02:54 AM
New ZealandSix cases of UK virus strain detected in NZ; 19 new Covid cases in managed isolationFive of the cases travelled from the United Kingdom and one travelled from South Africa.02 Jan 11:45 PM
New ZealandNZ to require pre-departure Covid tests for UK, US travellersSimilar rules are likely "for travellers using most other long-haul routes", Hipkins says.02 Jan 10:19 PM
KahuPatu Sigley is Ministry of Health's Volunteer of the YearThe award recognises her outstanding achievements within the community over 50 years.01 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandEleven new cases of Covid-19 in managed isolation, new border test starts tonightThere have been 11 new cases in two days detected in recent returness to New Zealand.31 Dec 12:03 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandIt's brutal. It's intense. But it can be so rewarding - what happens when you dial 111?Heart attacks, assaults, overdoses, crashes, suicides, strokes - they hear them all.30 Dec 10:35 PM
New ZealandWellingtonian Michael Baker pleasantly surprised with MNZM award for epidemiologyThe epidemiologist's advice informed the government's decision to go into lockdown.30 Dec 07:47 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Could we do more to protect ourselves against virus variant?EDITORIAL: Are we in danger of forgetting our own early-response lessons?27 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: 16 new cases in four days; Govt's plea to KiwisOf the 16 cases reported in the past four days, 15 are at the border, one is historical.26 Dec 11:45 PM
New Zealand'Dangerous' substitute found in MDMA testingFestival-goers are being urged to get their drugs tested this summer.26 Dec 10:51 PM
New ZealandBaby celebrates first Christmas in MIQ facilityThe lack of chimneys didn't stop Santa from making one baby's Christmas special.26 Dec 12:27 AM
New ZealandMIQ guests woken in middle of night amid escape fearsA security guard spotted a broken window, leading to a headcount in the early hours.25 Dec 11:26 PM
New Zealand'Almost scandalous': Kiwi scientists fume over anti-lockdown letter in top medical journalThe letter claims Covid elimination strategies will cause "330-fold greater loss of life".25 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand5700 Kiwis spending Christmas in managed isolation and quarantineManaged isolation hotels are going overboard to create festive cheer for guests.24 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwis closer to Covid vaccine after freezers unloaded at portThe nine ultra-low temperatures freezers are capable of reaching -80C.24 Dec 05:49 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Still unknowns surrounding our vaccine rolloutThere's a lot of work going into our vaccine planning, but still no room for complacency.21 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPharmac stoush: 'I cannot believe people are not being given this drug'An internal clash at Pharmac has blocked funding for a life-extending cancer treatment.20 Dec 07:11 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAucklander saw psychiatrist to get C-section: Warns others 'robbed' of choice"The psychiatrist produced a very compelling report supporting my decision."20 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandSix new cases of Covid-19, all in managed isolationThe total number of active cases in NZ is 55 and total number of confirmed cases is 1760.19 Dec 09:38 PM
New ZealandNot just complacency: Why people are reluctant to use Covid-19 contact-tracing appsThe number of daily scans has dropped significantly.19 Dec 04:22 AM
EntertainmentConcert promoter calls for luxury quarantine for overseas performersPhil Sprey says it would be safe, benefit NZ and "how many times can you see Dave Dobbyn?"18 Dec 11:24 PM
New ZealandAshley Bloomfield admits 'flaws' in Covid responseDr Ashley Bloomfield confident changes have been made to strengthen Covid response.18 Dec 12:56 AM
New ZealandRisks to Covid-19 control: Staffing shortages, lack of training at MIQ facilities"Actions underway to address all the audit findings...within 14 days." - Health Ministry.18 Dec 12:17 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDry ice and 35,000 rest home residents: How NZ could roll out Covid vaccineThe government has ordered nine large super-cold freezers, and 40 smaller ones.16 Dec 04:00 PM
