Five jobs are proposed to go from the Ministry of Health's tobacco regulatory team.

The 32-year-old was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer following a workplace incident.

Ministry spokesperson Geoff Short said it was a 'difficult time' for staff.

More than 500 staff, including Māori, will be made redundant under healthcare reforms.

A priority on Covid-19 vaccinations has led to other routine vaccinations being forgotten.

The ministry has paused recruitment and is looking to defer spending where possible.

At 32 years old, Rikki Tako is receving daily hospice care.

WorkSafe found a 'very poor workplace culture' at the DHB after a clinician's suicide.

By next week, disposable vapes need to have maximum nicotine limits and safety features.

New Zealand church group stranded in Isreal, nurses' pay rise frustration continues and sinkhole repairs continue in Auckland. Video / NZ Herald

What kinds of chemicals go into vape juice, and what can they do to your body? A Kea Kids News animation explores the science, and reporter Mason takes us to Wellington, where kids and adults have teamed up to crack down. Video / Kea Kids

Payroll difficulties mean some nurses won't be paid before Christmas - or even later.

Alzheimer's patient couldn't tell staff what day it was, but they sent her home - twice.

Health warning placed on Hamilton Lake lifted, but still in place for other lakes.

Around 180 people get cervical cancer in New Zealand and die from the disease each year.

Thousands of doctors and dentists on strike across the country today, over what they call our sick healthcare system. Video / NZ Herald

Study debunks belief that Pacific people don't use primary healthcare before visiting ED.

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

Sāmoan TikTok star 'Uce Gang' has set a challenge that could see him lose 157kg in 100 weeks. Video / Whakaata Māori

Atmospheric river threatens more slips and flooding, Chris Hipkins left in the dark over Labour minister’s shock defection and the future of MasterChef decided after judge’s sudden death in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

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

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

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins told Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking that swipe card access for lobbyists did not necessarily mean they get meeting with anyone in the parliament. Video / Newstalk ZB

Slick, false or misleading marketing claims are being used to sell vapes online.

This is the fourth case of meningococcal disease in Canterbury this year.

Speaking to Heather Du Plessis-Allan on Newstalk ZB Thursday afternoon, Campbell admitted he was 'losing contact with a lot of things and people that I love'. Video / Newstalk ZB

Now-former chair of Te Whatu Ora Rob Campbell is refusing to go quietly, tensions are high at Napier public meeting and Indonesian forces negotiating the Kiwi pilot held hostage to be released in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Dr Verrall has said she is “very concerned” about a possible measles outbreak, given the rates of vaccination in New Zealand. Video / NZ Herald