New Zealand18 border workers fined $300 for missing routine Covid testsFines of $300 have been sent to 18 border workers.15 Jul 05:04 AM
New ZealandLatest: 21 cases of Covid at the border - 5 in MIQ and 16 marinersSixteen of 18 crew members on the Spanish-flagged Playa Zahara are infected.15 Jul 01:14 AM
New ZealandBaffling graph shows twice as many second vaccine doses as firstHealth officials as perplexed as the public by the graph unveiled by Chris Hipkins.14 Jul 07:09 PM
New ZealandBurned-out nurses told to rely on each other as counselling services fullNurses' union says Govt has not told them about any plans to boost nursing numbers.14 Jul 08:08 AM
New Zealand16 workers fined for refusing tests; mass vaccination event plannedHipkins said he warned Kiwis abroad that MIQ demand would increase again.14 Jul 02:34 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Mass Covid-19 vaccination event planned for AucklandThe mass vaccination would be targeted at Manukau Institute of Technology students and their families - and would be an opportunity for people in group 4 to be vaccinated ahead of schedule.Watch14 Jul 01:00 AM
KahuPlunket admits failing Māori, Pacific and disabled childrenWhānau Āwhina Plunket is already making changes, says chief executive.13 Jul 09:55 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: 18 cases detected at NZ border - including 13 on fishing vesselTesting continues on board another ship with mariners experiencing flu-like symptoms.13 Jul 01:16 AM
New ZealandKiwi kids' healthcare needs slipping through the cracksEarlier this year, authorities were urgently tracking down babies missing from the system.12 Jul 11:00 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: Ship with infected mariners docks in Wellington, 1 new case in MIQA ship carrying two Covid-infected mariners has docked in Wellington.12 Jul 01:06 AM
New ZealandEmergency flights from NSW fully booked within 15 minutesBookings for flights from NSW now available - but spots are limited.12 Jul 12:14 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuMongrel Mob's meth rehab programme given $2.75mCentral Hawke's Bay mayor says backers of Mob programme must keep their eyes "wide open".11 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandFirst Kiwis at world chef competition seek cash, MIQ beds, Charolais beef and tomatoesThey say tomato, we say it's not in season - world chef competition tests Kiwi ingenuity.11 Jul 03:00 AM
New ZealandCovid update: Ship's return poses 'very low risk'; no new community casesNext steps for a ship with infected mariners aboard will be announced this afternoon.11 Jul 12:45 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: NZ delivered best health results in OECD, but where to now?Analysis: Best results for public health and economy, but NZ and Oz need long-term plans.11 Jul 12:41 AM
WorldCovid-19: Fiji records 860 new cases, three more deathsNone of the individuals who have died from Covid-19 in Fiji have been fully vaccinated.09 Jul 08:12 PM
PoliticsSpitting tacks: Covid saliva testing provider slams Health Ministry over delays"The ministry has consistently advised Chris Hipkins incorrectly," Rako Science says.09 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandDozens of children today battling RSV in hospital ICUsHospitals are postponing surgeries, making more space and bringing extra staff in.09 Jul 05:20 AM
New ZealandGreen flights on hold as Sydney outbreak surgesOnce flights from NSW resume, returnees will have to spend 14 days in MIQ.09 Jul 03:06 AM
New ZealandShip at centre of Covid scare to return to NZ early next weekThe Viking Bay and another fishing vessel remain off the NZ coastline with sick crew.09 Jul 12:45 AM
New ZealandInfected mariner has Delta variant of CovidGenome sequencing result for one of two infected mariners confirms Delta variant.08 Jul 01:42 AM
New Zealand'Sustainable, resilient': $44 million renewable energy plan for Christchurch HospitalTwo new biomass boilers have been installed to replace the current coal-fired boilers.08 Jul 12:33 AM
New ZealandRSV virus swamping hospitals: How to keep kids safeRSV is not new and cases increased after borders reopened.08 Jul 12:01 AM
New ZealandFocus: The RSV virus outbreakCases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) have exploded across the country, leaving some affected children in intensive care and hospitals forced to expand capacity. Video / NZ HeraldWatch07 Jul 10:30 PM
New ZealandOfficials 'jumped the gun' on MIQ, says Viking Bay agentBloomfield said members on ship returning to New Plymouth for MIQ, however port rejects07 Jul 09:40 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBig read: Why folic acid will be added to bread-making flourA natural B vitamin can prevent devastating birth defects.07 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandRampant illness: Primary school, ECE classes empty outNZ Principals' Federation says the school holidays couldn't have come at a better time.07 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandFreeze on Queensland and NSW travel bubble extendedThere is no date on when the travel freeze will be lifted.07 Jul 07:23 AM
New ZealandPort Taranaki bars entry to vessel with Covid-19 infected mariners'The health and safety of our staff, port users and the community has been our priority.'07 Jul 06:27 AM
New ZealandSupermarket recalls salad batch over listeria fearsA batch of the Countdown-branded salad has been pulled from stores nationwide.07 Jul 05:10 AM
New ZealandRSV virus outbreak: Bloomfield 'concerned' as cases riseRSV is a 'nasty illness' that is debilitating for young babies, making them very sick.07 Jul 02:37 AM
VideoFocus Live: NZ approves single-dose Janssen Covid-19 vaccineThe single-dose Janssen Covid vaccine has been approved for those aged 18 and older in New Zealand.Watch07 Jul 01:00 AM
New Zealand'2022 the year of outbreaks': Top NZ health officer's stark Covid predictionThe ministry said it was keen to get 'as many people as possible vaccinated'.06 Jul 11:28 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExclusive: 'Extensive' backlogs at Waikato heart services, govt adviser's warningPatients needing urgent heart care were waiting more than six months, emails reveal.06 Jul 05:00 PM
