Latest from Ministry of Health

Covid-19 numbers: 14,371 new cases, 49 deaths in past week

The total number of deaths from the disease is now 2942.

Deputy PM's new Hawke's Bay Hospital quote creates confusion

The mixed messages continue about hospital development in Hawke's Bay.

Amputee who was sexually harassed at Hutt Hospital claims her call bell was disconnected

'He just kept coming in', Linda Worrall says.

Exclusive: Rise in maternity incidents at Auckland Hospital

Nearly half of the hospital's midwifery positions were vacant.

Some prescriptions will still attract $15 fee, despite Budget policy to abolish $5 charges

The Government has abolished most charges, but some remain.

Watch: 'Currently between jobs': Jacinda Ardern speaks at WHO assembly

Ex PM jokes, pays tribute to Bloomfield, Gerrard in NZ Covid response.

Biggest ever emissions reduction project, Covid booster uptake slows & legal challenge to block nurse strike | Focus Morning Bulletin: 22 May, 2023

The government unveils biggest ever emissions reduction project, Covid booster uptake slows and why legal action could stop nurses from striking in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

'Something is wrong': The forgotten disease that's become a silent killer

Government documents reveal stonemasons remain at risk from the deadly dust.

'Significant risk': Infant jab rate below target amid whooping cough fears

Three infants, all aged under one year, have died from whooping cough this year.

C-section scrap: Private obstetricians fume at ‘inappropriate’ Auckland Hospital rules

Emails reveal predictions of a "community uprising" should the ban continue.

Ministry shelves plans for long-delayed Covid-19 prevalence surveys

Health Ministry shelves plans for Covid-19 surveys, after more than a year of delays.

Anzac Day 2023, concerns around Assisted Dying practitioner info & warning of $2k Census fines | Focus Morning Bulletin: 25 April, 2023

Thousands across Aotearoa turn out to Anzac Day commemorations, concerns around Assisted Dying practitioner info being publically released and Stats NZ remind Kiwis of $2k Census fines in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

'Unbelievably irresponsible': Assisted death doctors warned they may be publicly named

One health practioner said it would "paint targets" on doctors' and nurses' backs.

Cancer treatment crisis, green light for more migrants & history at the Cabinet table | Focus Morning Bulletin 12 April, 2023

Cancer treatment backlog breaching patients' rights, green light for more migrants to get residency and history made at the Cabinet table in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Covid restrictions remain: Ministry confirms 127 Hawke’s Bay people have died with Covid

77,432 Covid cases reported since start of pandemic.

New warning about potent drug Alpha-PVP being sold as MDMA

The off-white powder can cause paranoia, anxiety, and a dry or numb mouth.