First Lady Jill Biden tests positive for Covid-19
She tested positive for Covid-19 Monday but is only experiencing mild symptoms.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromDiseases
He thought it was the flu. Now he uses a wheelchair
A 'shock' diagnosis at 31 upended his life plan. So he remade it.
Revealed: Babies died of syphilis after ‘missed opportunities’
“The rate of congenital syphilis is at the highest level seen," a new report warns.
Zimbabwe cricket great passes away
Heath Streak has passed away after a publicised battle with cancer.
Samoan singer shares what it's like living with an incurable disease
“I have lupus. Lupus doesn’t have me", says Vania Lale Peteru-Bunyali, 39.
Diagnosed with lupus, Vania has had to learn a 'new normal'
When diagnosed with Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), Vania knew she would have to change her lifestyle and learn a new way of living. Video / Brett Phibbs
'We are in a crisis': Patients call for access to new meds
MyLifeMatters collective represents over a million patients with life-limiting conditions.
Why scientists remain troublingly far from understanding Long Covid
Vulnerable Kiwis being 'left behind' as scientists race to understand Long Covid's causes.
'Absolute force': Live storytelling event honours late founder's legacy
As event honours Dawn Picken, her close friend shares a cruel twist in her own life.
'Wonderful': Cancer patients grateful for free lodging as demand for services rises
"The Cancer Society - if they weren’t there, many people would have nowhere to go."
Watch: 'Ain’t pretty' - Chris Cairns stands unaided two years after spinal stroke
Black Caps great shares an update on his recovery battle.
'He loved his life': Father-of-four underwent 6 surgeries to try to beat brain cancer
Brett Hunter's wife Jo has opened up about her late husband's cancer journey.
Police inspector found guilty of breaching Covid-19 border without exemption
At the time, one source said the Auckland inspector took family members to a funeral.
‘Frustrated and disheartened’: Dental surgeons unable to keep up with children’s waitlist
About 4000 children are waiting for dental surgery at any one time.
'End of a challenging time' - Govt ditches all remaining Covid restrictions
It comes as reported cases and hospitalisations have been trending up in past two weeks.
Derek Cheng: The downstream impacts of the pandemic will reverberate indefinitely
The lifting of Covid restrictions signals the end of an era - though not the end of Covid.
Karate transforms local woman's health and confidence
Karate has significantly improved her Parkinson's disease symptoms.
‘Definite spike’ in influenza in Whangārei over last four weeks
A Whangārei GP says he's seen a spike in influenza cases over the last few weeks.
Strep A study: NZ exposed to ‘worldwide population’ of nasty bacteria
A new analysis raises tricky challenges for burgeoning efforts to make a strep A vaccine.
'It was hell': NZ mum believes baby’s death could've been avoided
The parents of a 'heart' baby who died in Estonia tried desperately to medevac her to NZ.
Bruce Willis surprises fans with career secret
Little did we know, Willis released hit albums while moonlighting as his singer alter ego.
'My time is running out': The Chase star's heartbreaking Parkinson's update
The Sinnerman has revealed the tough reality he now faces in his health battle.
'They didn’t know what I was capable of': Podcasting prodigy turning the tables on her doubters
Milly Petrie has an invisible disability. She's using her experience to start a korero.
Sandra Bullock’s quiet act of love before partner’s death
The Hollywood star's decision all makes sense following the loss of her partner.
'Scratching our heads': Water issue leaves top Kiwi triathletes vomiting hours after race
Triathlon NZ wants answers after high E. coli levels found in swimming water.
GPs close their books to new patients: Appointment wait reaches four weeks
Struggling to see your GP? You’re not alone.
The Hits: We are playing the Covid game again
The other child who got Covid last year is livid.
Long Covid: Brain fog focus of new research
Millions of people are estimated to suffer from long Covid.
Final ‘koha’: Sir Wira Gardiner’s posthumous High Court win for veterans
High Court decision tells Veterans' Affairs to aim for justice and don't sweat the detail.
Editorial: Promising news on Alzheimer’s
Opinion: Our editorial on US approval for a new drug treatment.
Amputation a diabetes 'wake-up call' for screenwriter
Aroha Awarau says Māori should not ignore the early diabetes warning signs.
'I burst into tears': Pensioners left without care due to no-shows
"I’ve been left here having to ring my husband at work."
The Premium Debate: Woman off work sick since May urges all to keep up with flu shots
Opinion: Our premium subscribers have their say.