New ZealandLabtests opens bases in central suburbsCollection centres open in central suburbs and on Waiheke Island.23 Aug 04:00 PM
New ZealandToddler sick after sip of seawater at North Shore beachA 2-year-old girl became ill five minutes after drinking seawater at Narrow Neck Beach.23 Aug 04:00 PM
New ZealandToddler's death now a homicide investigationPolice have launched a homicide inquiry following the death of three-year-old Palmerston North girl Kash McKinnon. 21 Aug 05:15 AM
New ZealandVisitor had fears for safety of toddler who diedEmergency services called because of visitor's fears for 3-year-old girl who later died in hospital.20 Aug 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew beach poisoning fear as fifth dog diesAuthorities have taken samples from the dog to find out if it is a victim of the toxin found in puffer fish that killed at least one dog on Narrow Neck Beach.20 Aug 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan - not father - was looking after toddler who died of head injuriesPolice hope a post mortem on a three-year-old girl who died today of suspected head injuries will reveal more about the circumstances in which she died.20 Aug 05:35 AM
New ZealandInjured toddler dies in hospitalThe three-year-old girl found unconscious at a Palmerston North home yesterday afternoon has died.20 Aug 01:00 AM
New ZealandBombshell plan for reform has Ryall squirmingHealth Minister Tony Ryall is distancing himself from a controversial recommendation that would in effect resurrect part of National's '90s health system.16 Aug 04:00 PM
New ZealandPuffer fish toxin blamed for deaths of two dogsTetrodotoxin found in the dead dogs' vomit and in a sea slug sample taken from Narrow Neck Beach.14 Aug 04:00 PM
New ZealandLong waits for blood tests anger patientsPatients are facing waits of up to 40 minutes - and allegedly much longer - to have blood tests at Auckland's new laboratory service.12 Aug 04:00 PM
