PremiumPremiumNew ZealandIt's brutal. It's intense. But it can be so rewarding - what happens when you dial 111?Heart attacks, assaults, overdoses, crashes, suicides, strokes - they hear them all.30 Dec 10:35 PM
New ZealandWellingtonian Michael Baker pleasantly surprised with MNZM award for epidemiologyThe epidemiologist's advice informed the government's decision to go into lockdown.30 Dec 07:47 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Could we do more to protect ourselves against virus variant?EDITORIAL: Are we in danger of forgetting our own early-response lessons?27 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: 16 new cases in four days; Govt's plea to KiwisOf the 16 cases reported in the past four days, 15 are at the border, one is historical.26 Dec 11:45 PM
New Zealand'Dangerous' substitute found in MDMA testingFestival-goers are being urged to get their drugs tested this summer.26 Dec 10:51 PM
New ZealandBaby celebrates first Christmas in MIQ facilityThe lack of chimneys didn't stop Santa from making one baby's Christmas special.26 Dec 12:27 AM
New ZealandMIQ guests woken in middle of night amid escape fearsA security guard spotted a broken window, leading to a headcount in the early hours.25 Dec 11:26 PM
New Zealand'Almost scandalous': Kiwi scientists fume over anti-lockdown letter in top medical journalThe letter claims Covid elimination strategies will cause "330-fold greater loss of life".25 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand5700 Kiwis spending Christmas in managed isolation and quarantineManaged isolation hotels are going overboard to create festive cheer for guests.24 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwis closer to Covid vaccine after freezers unloaded at portThe nine ultra-low temperatures freezers are capable of reaching -80C.24 Dec 05:49 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Still unknowns surrounding our vaccine rolloutThere's a lot of work going into our vaccine planning, but still no room for complacency.21 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPharmac stoush: 'I cannot believe people are not being given this drug'An internal clash at Pharmac has blocked funding for a life-extending cancer treatment.20 Dec 07:11 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAucklander saw psychiatrist to get C-section: Warns others 'robbed' of choice"The psychiatrist produced a very compelling report supporting my decision."20 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandSix new cases of Covid-19, all in managed isolationThe total number of active cases in NZ is 55 and total number of confirmed cases is 1760.19 Dec 09:38 PM
New ZealandNot just complacency: Why people are reluctant to use Covid-19 contact-tracing appsThe number of daily scans has dropped significantly.19 Dec 04:22 AM
EntertainmentConcert promoter calls for luxury quarantine for overseas performersPhil Sprey says it would be safe, benefit NZ and "how many times can you see Dave Dobbyn?"18 Dec 11:24 PM
New ZealandAshley Bloomfield admits 'flaws' in Covid responseDr Ashley Bloomfield confident changes have been made to strengthen Covid response.18 Dec 12:56 AM
New ZealandRisks to Covid-19 control: Staffing shortages, lack of training at MIQ facilities"Actions underway to address all the audit findings...within 14 days." - Health Ministry.18 Dec 12:17 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDry ice and 35,000 rest home residents: How NZ could roll out Covid vaccineThe government has ordered nine large super-cold freezers, and 40 smaller ones.16 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCruise ship with $75,000 cabins may be anchored due to delay from ministryCabins range from $15,000 to the $75,000 and the first cruise is sold out.15 Dec 01:30 AM
New ZealandGovt ministers taken to court over way family carers are treatedLatest challenge by parent carers of disabled to be recognised and adequately compensated.13 Dec 05:11 AM
New ZealandGovt's new 'lighthearted' Covid summer ad campaignIt's designed to make sure NZers don't become complacent when it comes to Covid-19.13 Dec 01:09 AM
New ZealandCovid-19 update: Three new cases, more info on Air NZ crew memberMinistry of Health announces today's Covid-19 figures.12 Dec 11:27 PM
OpinionAnalysis: We're not ready for a transtasman travel bubble. Here's whyTHE CONVERSATION: Contact tracing is critical to safe travel. NZ and Oz aren't there yet.12 Dec 01:37 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExclusive: C-section mums face scrutiny at biggest NZ hospitalElective caesarean sections account for more than one in five births at Auckland DHB.11 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandIt's you, Aotearoa: Whānau of 5 Million are Our Heroes Award 2020 winnersWe all played our part to stop the spread of Covid-19. These are our stories.11 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandLive updates: Six new Covid-19 cases in managed isolationThe member of the Pakistan cricket team in managed isolation has been released today.10 Dec 11:45 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDerek ChengDerek Cheng: Why does it take a scandal before the Health Ministry overcomes its problems?OPINION: Resolving the issue would mean we won't have to take as many chances as we have.10 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessCovid Tracer app: Is Bluetooth tracing a privacy risk?NZ Covid Tracer finally gets automated contact-tracking. iPhone users ask: Where is it?10 Dec 04:42 AM
New ZealandThree Covid cases in managed isolation; suspected case on boat that docked in NZThe ship docked in Tauranga and is en route to Timaru.09 Dec 12:01 AM
VideoNZ COVID Tracer app overviewNZ COVID Tracer app overview. Video / Ministry of HealthWatch08 Dec 05:42 PM
New ZealandSix new Covid cases at border; Pakistan cricketers leave quarantineThere are no new community cases.07 Dec 11:45 PM
New ZealandIsolation isn't a given for eliminating Covid-19: Michael BakerNew Zealand's path to elimination was a solo one, and one with risks, but it's working.06 Dec 09:53 PM
New ZealandShock and heartbreak after sudden death of respected nurseSuresh Vengetaraman died just days before his 43rd birthday.06 Dec 02:00 AM