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
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
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: NZ risks following a dangerous path on euthanasia and taking 'choice' too farOPINION: A new euthanasia bill could expand eligibility far beyond the terminally ill.11 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMore scans, faster care: $35.8m Hawke’s Bay Hospital upgrade opensMore than 10,000 additional MRI and CT scans will be delivered per year in Hawke's Bay.11 Nov 01:19 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
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 Zealand‘By far the worst’: Health NZ fights to stamp out measles, outbreak far from overHealth NZ says 17 measles cases have caused 210 exposure events.06 Nov 01:07 AM
New Zealand'Not focused on it': The smoking law that police can't enforceIt's been four years since the law came into force – but no fines have been issued.05 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsGovt invests $61m for mental health crisis response after damning reports on ‘fragmented’, slow serviceFunding will boost crisis assessment staff numbers. 04 Nov 09:00 PM
PoliticsMental health crisis: Wait times for distressed callers more than double as urgent calls for help riseCrisis teams are often only able to respond to “the worst-case scenario”.03 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyRising strain: Treasury urges tougher action to cut ACC’s long-term claimsTreasury warned the long-term claims pool has almost doubled since 2017.31 Oct 11:00 PM
New Zealand'The best defence is immunisation': Measles outbreak continues to growHealth officials say Kiwis aged 32 to 56 are likely to need a second MMR vaccination.31 Oct 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Very concerning': Minister considers measles vaccine for babies amid outbreakSimeon Brown says as the father of a 2-month-old, he understands parents' concerns.30 Oct 06:32 PM
New ZealandSuicide numbers rise but national rate shows long-term declineChief Coroner Anna Tutton says every life lost to suicide is a tragedy.30 Oct 02:10 AM
New ZealandMeasles outbreak grows to 13 cases as risk remains highExperts warn New Zealand’s low vaccination rate leaves the country exposed.30 Oct 12:24 AM
New Zealand‘Alarming gaps’: WHO warns of urgent measles risk as vaccination gaps widenEight measles cases have now been confirmed across six regions.27 Oct 10:40 PM
Politics'Outdated': Government announces Ministerial Advisory Group will review aged care fundingThe country’s over-65 population is expected to reach about 1.3 million by 2040.27 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldUK Govt tells therapists to prescribe work for mental health recoveryNew NHS guidance urges therapists to discuss jobs with anxious or depressed patients.26 Oct 02:09 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: Ministers meddling in public sector pay negotiations is dumb politicsMinisters received a 10% pay rise while warning nurses and teachers off strikes.25 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandHealth system at 'high risk' as measles cases rise, GP warnsSome 82% of New Zealanders are immunised, below the 95% needed to achieve herd immunity.25 Oct 06:45 AM
New ZealandPSA prepared to strike again if offers don't improve after historic protestAn estimated 100,000 workers joined one of NZ’s biggest strikes in decades.23 Oct 09:18 PM
New ZealandACC workers join public sector strike actionPSA leader Fleur Fitzsimons says ACC’s culture problems remain unaddressed.20 Oct 08:05 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'Practical and compassionate': Govt backs longer hospital stays for new mumsHealth system will be prepared for longer hospital or birth unit stays, minister says.10 Oct 07:57 PM
New Zealand'Fixing what matters': Children's Minister to reopen Te Oranga residenceTe Oranga closed in 2021 after video showed staff restraining a young person.10 Oct 02:30 AM
New ZealandBoil water notice lifted after E. coli scare in HamiltonMore than 120 sites were tested over three days, all returning clear results.09 Oct 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSarah Dalton: NZers' health is getting worse and it's costing us billionsLife expectancy has stalled for the first time in six decades.09 Oct 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Ask Groov is safe': Meet Health NZ and Sir John Kirwan's AI therapy chatbotYoung people feeling anxious or depressed can now talk to a Government-funded chatbot.09 Oct 04:00 PM
LifestyleA first timer's guide to therapy: Here's what to know about mental health support in NZDr Kate MacKrill on the barriers to seeking therapy, the cost and how to get started. 08 Oct 07:01 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsAgencies warned Govt's board fee increases could impact services, worsen cost pressuresThe Prime Minister said he wasn't concerned.06 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Young drinkers still at risk from NZ's booze cultureOPINION: Alcohol-related violent crime is down but booze culture is still a problem. 06 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandHastings bars to close an hour earlier than NapierAnd supermarkets in Hastings can now sell alcohol only between 9am and 9pm.06 Oct 02:42 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsKiwis are drinking less, and violent crime is dropping. New data shows how the two relateThe number of victims of alcohol-related violent offending is dropping. 05 Oct 08:31 PM
New ZealandRototuna boil-water notice keeps Hamilton schools closed for two daysAbout 29,000 residents in north Hamilton remain under the boil-water notice.05 Oct 03:42 AM
