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.

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

The man who led NZ's Covid-19 response in a pandemic has now been knighted to become Sir Ashley Bloomfield. Video / Marty Melville

Clinical immunologist Dr Anthony Jordan gives advice on how to stay Covid safe this summer, while also enjoying the holidays after a 'rough three years'. Video / NZ Herald

High Court battle over ill baby over, the Government's plan for New Zealand’s youngest offenders and China relaxes Covid rules in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Baby blood donor battle, the Christmas spike targeting online shoppers and home for Christmas? Why your travel plans could be disrupted in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Huge win for those with cystic fibrosis, police staff involved in West Auckland 'serious incident' & Iran to disband morality police amid ongoing protests in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Dairy owners set to stand in solidarity, the 'dangerous' Three Waters provision lawyers are calling out and healthcare pay parity in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

The Government considering paid placements for nursing students, why a second Harbour Bridge could be better than a tunnel & major midterm Republican upset in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Fears more doctors could be lost to suicide, the costly Ministry of Education U-turn and Kayne West’s net worth plummets in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Hundreds of nurses in primary healthcare are striking nationwide, calling for the right to be paid the same as their hospital counterparts. Video / NZ Herald

Renewed concerns over our EDs, could cost of living pressures ease and tensions between the UK's new Finance Minister and Prime Minister in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Gideon's body started 'eating itself' to survive - 'He was essentially starving to death.'