New ZealandNew measles case travelled through two main airports before flying to AsiaHealth teams are tracing bus, flight and exam contacts in Wellington.15 Nov 12:18 AM
New Zealand‘Stop using them immediately’: Kmart coloured sand toys recalled after asbestos detectedMinistry says cancer risk from brief exposure is low but urges immediate caution.14 Nov 10:29 PM
New Zealand‘Can never explain how grateful I am’: Mum's double lung transplant gift from strangerNew Zealand’s organ donor rates are trailing behind Australia and the UK.14 Nov 09:00 PM
New ZealandAnti-gravity tech helping children with cerebral palsy walk freely againChildren using NASA tech at Auckland Bioengineering Institute walk freely again.14 Nov 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Predatory': Kiwi woman's botched overseas op prompts warning from surgeonA Manawatū woman needed six operations after gastric sleeve surgery in Turkey.14 Nov 03:00 AM
New ZealandSchools, preschools close after sand recalled over asbestos fearsSeven schools and early learning centres have closed over possible exposure.14 Nov 02:30 AM
AucklandPolice confirm new roadside drug test device – and where it'll be rolled out firstThe Securetec DrugWipe 3 S can detect cannabis, methamphetamine, Ecstasy and cocaine.13 Nov 11:21 PM
WorldBritish man dies after hair transplant and dental work in TurkeyThe 36-year-old fell ill in his Istanbul hotel soon after treatment.13 Nov 11:20 PM
New ZealandPrisoners see doctors faster than some Kiwis, new data showsInmates at most prisons saw a doctor within a week in July.13 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandDunedin bottle store to close earlier after backlashPolice and health officials told a hearing that late-night sales fuelled alcohol harm.13 Nov 03:25 AM
New Zealand'Kissing excessively': Woman jailed for offences including indecency on Air NZ flightBronte LeLievre and Reuben Finn caused 'embarrassment and discomfort' to others on board.13 Nov 02:36 AM
New ZealandThree people winched from Whiritoa Beach after blowhole visit goes wrongA photographer was swept into the surf while capturing the dramatic rescue.13 Nov 01:36 AM
WorldPremature deaths surge among working-age Americans, researchers warnPremature deaths among 18-to-64-year-olds rose 27% between 2012 and 2022.12 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Contain it': Coloured sand recalled nationwide over asbestos fearsTesting in Australia found asbestos in similar coloured sand products.12 Nov 04:12 AM
New Zealand'Time for a new voice': Mike King to hand over I Am Hope leadershipGumboot Friday has funded more than 137,000 free youth counselling sessions.12 Nov 02:15 AM
New ZealandWhat went wrong with New Zealand’s smoke-free dream?About 300,000 New Zealanders still smoke daily despite major progress.11 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldHeart donor shortage because more people are dying at homeOne in five urgent hospital requests for heart valves went unmet last year in the UK.11 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMt Eden prisoner on run for four days since slipping hospital escortThe remand prisoner escaped from staff during a hospital escort on Friday.10 Nov 10:57 PM
New Zealand$700k facility opens to support new mothers in Hawke's BayThe new building will even offer sleep rooms for babies.10 Nov 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: Beachcroft gets new builder: Seascape, Du Val good news? Southern Cross at EpsomNervous buyers of a big Onehunga block have been told they will be settling soon.10 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandBack-alley dentist who botched op has Auckland clinic up for mortgagee saleDavid Zimmerman was banned, but kept practising, pulling the wrong tooth from a patient. 10 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandMissed cancer diagnosis: Woman complained about 'horrendous stomach pains' for two yearsThe woman, who has since died, lost 6kg in 4 weeks but wasn't referred for further tests.10 Nov 01:00 AM
New ZealandStaff member injured at Auckland youth justice facilityAn ambulance was seen leaving the youth justice residence soon after.09 Nov 05:20 PM
New ZealandHow a post-quake wellbeing idea became a nationwide school lifelineMana Ake support is now helping children manage mental health in 629 schools.09 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'High risk from measles': New case found in Nelson, not linked to previous casesAnyone in Nelson from November 1–7 should check new locations of interest.09 Nov 03:07 AM
Entertainment'It probably saved my life': Paddy Gower's cancer scareThe TV host went in for a routine check, but got life-changing news.09 Nov 01:00 AM
New Zealand'The pain was off the charts': Banned dentist pulled wrong tooth from woman in agony'I fully acknowledge that. I didn’t hide from it' – David Zimmerman admits harm caused.08 Nov 11:00 PM
WorldOil and gas staff face job risk under new 124kg weight ruleThe rule aims to ensure workers can be lifted safely by helicopter in emergencies.08 Nov 12:05 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning News Update | Lee Tamahori passes away, Selwyn Highland Games goes ahead todayNZ Herald Morning News Update | Lee Tamahori passes away, Selwyn Highland Games goes ahead today for the 14th year. Health union workers continue to organise strikes.Watch07 Nov 07:04 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHospital ward built in Auckland to be trucked to Hawke’s BayThe new 28-bed ward will be built offsite and then craned into place in Hastings.07 Nov 05:00 PM
CrimeFormer police leader’s porn habits fit disturbing online pattern, charity warnsThe 52-year-old admitted using police devices to search child abuse images.07 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandParagliding crash survivor runs half‑marathon in return to scene of life-changing accidentNicola Collins was 12 when a paragliding fall broke her spine and pelvis.07 Nov 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Shaken' children taken to nearby Burger King after fatal bus crashA passenger in the car died and two others were critically injured in the crash.07 Nov 12:35 AM
New Zealand'Help me': School children on bus after kapa haka event hurt in fatal Rotorua crash31 people were injured in the crash between a bus and car.06 Nov 08:19 PM
