First case of new Omicron sub-variant in community, 11 deaths
The impacts of Covid means some schools are having to adapt their learning programmes.
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Thomas Coughlan: Is the health budget really failing Māori?
Does the health budget hurt Māori or is it the biggest win in a generation?
Winter bugs: Student outbreak of flu-like illnesses, vaccination coverage 'way too low'
With winter fast approaching, the Herald examines how we're tracking with illness so far.
Omicron outbreak: 8435 new cases, 15 virus-related deaths; how to download new vaccine pass
The updated My Vaccine Pass is simple to request through My Covid Record.
Monkeypox probably spreading from sexual contacts, Minister says
Monkeypox could arrive but thankfully doesn't cause big outbreaks, Minister says.
NZ stays at orange, Omicron second wave tipped for winter
Chris Hipkins says the next review of the settings will be in late June.
New My Vaccine Pass from today; expert's Covid warning for kids, parents
Parents encouraged to get young children vaccinated as we head into winter.
'Too soon to tell' if monkeypox is already in NZ: expert
More than 15 countries have reported cases.
Fright night: Loud emergency test alert blares across phones
An emergency alert has been sent out in the annual test run.
5 million phones receive Civil Defence emergency test alert
The alert is a vital channel for warning people of threats to their life or property.
Covid update: 6635 cases, six deaths today as some schools reintroduce mask wearing
There are 400 people in hospital with the virus, including 12 in intensive care.
Health Ministry issues advice amid rare global outbreak of monkeypox
Australia has one confirmed case and one suspected case of the disease.
Live: 7800 new Covid cases, 17 virus-related deaths, 401 people in hospital
Ministry of Health will release the latest Covid figures at 1pm.
Tai Tokerau Principals' Association president pleased with Budget 2022
$3b is targeting some of the right areas, according to Pat Newman.
'Nonsense' policy: Covid tests accepted by Customs also seized by Customs
Customs simultaneously seizing Covid tests, and accepting their results.
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: I'm about to lose my job but I'm not sorry to go
OPINION: Change should happen when it's needed most
Hospital administration, clerical staff celebrate historical pay equity deal
DHB administration and clerical workers will see pay rises of up to 40 per cent, PSA said.
Experts 'baffled' by falling rheumatic fever rates in Auckland
Covid-19 restrictions may have achieved what years of Government initiatives could not.
Live: 15 Covid-related deaths; average case numbers continue to rise
The number of Covid-related deaths since the start of the pandemic reaches 973.
Surgeries, clinics on hold as thousands of health workers prepare to strike
10,000 Allied Health workers are walking off the job for 24 hours tomorrow.
Live: 7068 Covid community cases and 18 deaths today
City's path could show what rest of country faces as infections continue.
'I don't want to die. But I need help': Revealed - NZ's broken mental health services
Kiwis are paying the price for a deficient mental health system.
10,000 hospital workers to go on strike after negotiations fail
The allied health workers will strike for 24 hours from midnight Sunday, the PSA says.
Live: 29 Covid-related deaths, 7441 cases - only half of infections reported
Bloomfield says only half of NZ's Covid cases are being reported.
Covid reinfection within 90 days rare but possible, new health advice says
Older Kiwis and those with high-risk conditions should remain vigilant about reinfection.
Focus Live: Dr Ashley Bloomfield gives Covid-19 update
13 May, 2022. Director-general of health Dr Ashley Bloomfield fronts 1pm Covid-19 press conference. Video / Marty Melville
Ministry defends exemption process after ICU nurse goes unpaid
Carlos Molina waited eight weeks, with no income, for a medical exemption.
Cancer drug debate: Give Pharmac more funds, Greens say
Cancer drugs, mental health support system in spotlight ahead of Budget.
9392 new Covid cases and 9 deaths, 7 people in ICU
An expert has said a rise in cases may be due to people taking fewer precautions.
Focus: NZ just passed a million Covid cases - what comes next?
NZ has just passed a million Covid cases but University of Auckland Senior Lecturer Dr David Welch says the real number of infections could be more than double. Video / NZ Herald
EU to stop recommending masks for air travel
The decision is a "big step forward" in returning to normal travel.
Some could 'lose their lives': 72 people waiting for mental health support at DHB
Two patients have died in the past six years before treatment.
Covid minister's warning after 9173 new cases, 14 deaths reported
There are 385 people in hospital with the virus, including 13 in intensive care.
'Like a dark blanket that covers your life': Depressed mum 'not critical enough' for support
"She looks at me and goes 'mummy do you not want me any more?'"