New ZealandMeasles likely spreading in community, health officials warnFour cases of the illness, including in two children, have been confirmed this week. 21 Oct 10:23 PM
New ZealandNew measles cases: 'Escalating national risk', possible undetected community transmissionOfficials are tracing locations visited while the cases were infectious.21 Oct 05:15 AM
New ZealandWaikato teen walks again after life‑saving surgery in GermanyA nine-hour operation restored blood flow and Amelia was finally able to stand again.20 Oct 11:31 PM
WorldBionic implant helps blind people see againMore than 80% of trial patients regained the ability to read and see faces.20 Oct 07:55 PM
New ZealandPolice renew call for answers in Baby Ru homicide caseThree people of interest were living with Baby Ru at the Lower Hutt home.20 Oct 06:42 PM
New ZealandACC pays $92.7m over treatment delays and missed careACC paid $46m to 444 people after delays or failures to diagnose conditions.20 Oct 01:10 AM
New Zealand'You look old enough to have this': Girl vaccinated at school against mother's wishesThe woman wanted her daughter to get the jab from her GP in case she had a reaction.20 Oct 01:00 AM
New ZealandCyclist’s plea after driver jailed for hit-and-run attackMark Weston says he still lives in constant pain and cannot return to work.19 Oct 07:32 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Get skinny quick': Are weight-loss drugs causing eating disorders with ‘sinister’ marketing?Dr Roger Mysliwiec heard of people wanting to go on weight-loss injections for a ball.18 Oct 04:25 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Haunts me': Why an Auckland MP is speaking out about the impact of Covid-19 lockdownHe says those outside of Auckland don't appreciate the impact it had.18 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: Access to dental care shouldn't be a luxuryOPINION: Dental pain keeps millions from work, costing the economy billions each year.18 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCecilia RobinsonCecilia Robinson: The education and health transformation changing everythingMāori and Pacific students meeting reading goals jumped from 25% to 43% in a year.17 Oct 11:00 PM
New Zealand‘A very challenging time’: St John staffer recounts Whakaari response tollSix rescue helicopters were dispatched within minutes of the eruption alert.17 Oct 03:34 AM
CrimeCyclist critically injured in crash with car at intersectionEmergency crews rushed to the Christchurch accident just after 12.40pm.17 Oct 12:37 AM
New ZealandCoroner urges clearer messaging for mental health helplinesThe coroner found Scott McDermott’s calls for help went unanswered at times.16 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandBoil notice issued as E.coli scare hits Hanmer Springs campgroundTaumata Arowai found the water system failed to manage key safety risks.16 Oct 08:25 PM
Healthcare'Knew for decades': J&J faces £1b UK talc cancer lawsuitThe claim spans 1965 to 2023 and alleges J&J knew its talc contained asbestos.16 Oct 06:27 PM
EntertainmentDiane Keaton’s family confirms cause of death at 79The 79-year-old Academy Award winner passed away on October 11.16 Oct 01:05 AM
World‘Bloody stupid maternal pride’: Surgeon faces court over child in brain opThe 12-year-old was allegedly allowed to handle surgical equipment.15 Oct 09:35 PM
LifestyleAge changes mean more NZ women to get free mammograms Rita, 74, was diagnosed with breast cancer. Her diagnosis was helped by where she lived.14 Oct 10:06 PM
New ZealandMob leader ‘felt trapped’ before death, coroner findsBenson sought help for addiction and mental health issues before his death.14 Oct 08:33 PM
EntertainmentVeteran broadcaster Derryn Hinch back in hospital amid health battleHinch has faced major health issues, including a 2011 liver transplant.14 Oct 07:26 PM
New ZealandTom Holland is on a hero’s mission – no webs requiredFormer pro mountain biker’s 'deeply personal' challenge for prostate cancer awareness.14 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJonathan Devery: Why harm reduction, not ideology, should guide vaping policyOPINION: Research shows vaping can be twice as effective as nicotine patches or gum.14 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandWhakaari/White Island inquest: Tourist describes seeing people ‘burnt like I’ve never seen before’The quick thinking of a tour boat passenger helped treat survivors with fresh water.14 Oct 03:21 AM
WorldAustralian doctors warn of ‘excessive’ medical weed prescriptionsDoctors say online scripts are being exploited for unapproved uses of cannabis.14 Oct 02:56 AM
AucklandTransport officials investigate why bus crashed into New Lynn station All bus stops reopened at 5am after crews cleared the damaged vehicle.14 Oct 01:10 AM
New ZealandLack of record-keeping before death of high-risk Gisborne patientJanet Milner died in 2021, aged 50, after surgery in Gisborne.14 Oct 12:45 AM
WorldChild drowns in neighbour's pool after going missing in AdelaideThe child was spotted in a neighbour’s backyard pool by a police helicopter.14 Oct 12:03 AM
WorldElderly man found dead in Florida care home freezer after going missingHis daughter Julie Kristen Spencer said safety lapses had raised concerns.13 Oct 09:27 PM
New ZealandHundreds of Bay mums face long trips to give birthOne in three Whakatāne women giving birth in Tauranga were emergency cases.13 Oct 07:18 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAaron Smail: Will housing and infrastructure keep pace with our aging population?OPINION: New Zealand must build today for the ageing population of tomorrow. 13 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandMore measles cases confirmed in Northland as total rises to 12Both new Northland cases were already in quarantine while infectious.13 Oct 04:41 AM
New ZealandCare home took intimate photos of elderly resident after claims of sexual assaultA man was prohibited from visiting the woman while an investigation took place.13 Oct 01:00 AM
