New ZealandMinistry of Health puts hold on 4.9 million face masks to check qualityAbout 5 million masks must be checked for potential quality concerns.12 Jun 03:32 AM
New ZealandRuby Princess cluster closed, 21 days with no new Covid-19 casesThe Ministry of Health has released the latest update.12 Jun 01:02 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Health system must be ready for next wave or pandemicWE SAY: Govt must use the lull to address the health system issues raised amid the crisis.11 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandDelays allowed Covid to spread in rest homes, review finds"More than half of the people had developed symptoms before the outbreak was notified."11 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandGovt's $211m funding boost to free up Middlemore Hospital bedsThe money will deliver "more equitable outcomes for South Aucklanders", PM says.11 Jun 12:30 AM
New ZealandHospitals stocktake paints dire pictureMany areas of NZs hospitals are in "poor or very poor" shape - report.09 Jun 08:42 PM
New ZealandTime to define Covid elimination, Kiwi scientists sayAs NZ's Covid-19 case count goes to zero, scientists renew calls to define elimination.08 Jun 05:10 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: New Zealand will move to alert level 1 tonightNew Zealand will move to alert level 1 - and a return to mostly normal lives - from midnight tonight. The announcement comes just two hours after health officials confirmed that the country now has no active Covid-19 cases.Watch08 Jun 03:57 AM
New ZealandNo new Covid cases for 16 straight days, still 1 active caseJust one active case remains in New Zealand.07 Jun 01:12 AM
Healthcare15 days of zero Covid cases, one stubborn case left - latest mask adviceNew Zealand continues its march towards level 1 with no new cases today.06 Jun 01:03 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'$5 too much to be affordable': Calls for removal of prescription 'tax'Prescription fee's are not bettering health outcomes, professionals believe.05 Jun 09:00 PM
New ZealandUS doctor accused of sex with patient, finds work in NZTwo American psychiatrists who worked in NZ were accused of having sex with patients.05 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuBig read: Which DHBs could prioritise Māori and Pacific patientsNearly half the country's DHBs are considering the change, or will make it.05 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ 'the envy' of the world - no new Covid cases for 13 daysThere have been 13 days in a row with no new cases of Covid-19 cases found.04 Jun 01:30 AM
New ZealandMuller v Ardern: 'She needs to get out more'The last community transmission case was reported on April 30 - more than 28 days ago.03 Jun 11:03 PM
New ZealandDerek Cheng speaks to Director General of Health Dr. Ashley BloomfieldDerek Cheng speaks to Director General of Health Dr. Ashley Bloomfield. Watch03 Jun 09:31 PM
New ZealandArdern and Bloomfield speak on level 2 rule breachJacinda Ardern and Dr Ashley Bloomfield: Why they broke social distancing rules.03 Jun 03:24 AM
New Zealand11 straight days of no Covid cases, no quarantine for marchersMinistry of Health also expected to address whether protesters should self-isolate.02 Jun 01:57 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNat MP: 'Hypocrites' Ardern and Bloomfield caught breaching social distanceImages show PM and director general of health breaking social distancing rules.01 Jun 11:23 PM
New ZealandNo new Covid-19 cases for ninth straight dayIs there still one active case of Covid-19 in New Zealand?31 May 01:10 AM
New ZealandCovid-19 latest: Testing centres closing, no new cases as elimination loomsKiwis are out and about, with only one remaining active case in the country.30 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNo new Covid cases: What we know about NZ's single remaining caseThe one active case is in the Auckland District Health Board area.30 May 06:28 AM
New ZealandCovid 19: WHO tipped to back wearing masksProfessor Michael Baker says a WHO review of the use of masks will change policy.28 May 06:54 PM
New ZealandFocus Live: No new cases for sixth day in a row, NZ's 22nd Covid-19 death confirmedAn elderly woman who died in Auckland last week is New Zealand's 22nd Covid-19 death. A death notice for Eileen Hunter, a resident at St Margaret's rest home, said the 96-year-old died "due to Covid-19" on May 24.Watch28 May 01:00 AM
New ZealandCrisis in public health doctor numbers and funding, PM toldThe College of Public Health is warning the PM there is a shortfall of doctors.27 May 09:10 PM
New ZealandCovid-19 coronavirus: Huge shortfall in public health investment, says College of Public HealthCollege of Public Health writes to PM Jacinda Ardern, warning the situation is "critical".27 May 07:39 PM
New ZealandFocus Live: Government will look at whether it's safe to move to alert level 1 on June 22PM Jacinda Ardern speaks on a Transtasman bubble but is standing firm on the wait for the move to alert level 1 and says she hopes the country can make the shift within four weeks.Watch27 May 01:54 AM
New ZealandPetition for right to appeal against patient watchdog decisionsPetition urges right to appeal against Health and Disability Commissioner decisions.26 May 12:42 AM
New ZealandBloomfield talks what Level 1 will look like and Covid-19 vaccinesDr Ashley Bloomfield told Newstalk ZB’s Mike Hosking that Covid-19 elimination was an ongoing process. Audio / Newstalk ZBWatch25 May 08:54 PM
New ZealandCovid-19 tracing app 'unusable' for those with vision problemsExperts in technology for the disabilities have slammed the Government over the app.25 May 08:02 PM
New ZealandMidwife, doctor and DHB all slammed for care given to newbornThe pediatrician gave the newborn the drug - it was five times too much25 May 05:02 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Covid-19 - Gatherings can increase to 100 from FridayThe limits on social gatherings under level 2 will be increased to 100 from midday on Friday, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says.Watch25 May 04:19 AM
New ZealandZero new Covid-19 cases - 97% of patients recoveredThere are just 27 active Covid-19 cases.24 May 12:31 AM
New ZealandLittle life, big loss: Miscarriage, stillbirth and neonatal death in New ZealandThousands of parents go through the loss of a baby each year - why don't we talk about it?23 May 05:00 PM
