Global death toll from Covid-19 reaches grim milestone
It is widely believed the death toll is an undercount.
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Infected mariner has Delta variant of Covid
Genome sequencing result for one of two infected mariners confirms Delta variant.
'Delta is very different': Sydney outbreak balloons by 38
Lockdown will be extended for a third week, the NSW Premier announced yesterday.
Local Focus: Locals targeted for deer velvet
Claims that deer velvet helps boost immune system. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Why do kids really hate going to sleep?
The school holidays are nearly here and parents are preparing for inevitable exhaustion.
RSV virus swamping hospitals: How to keep kids safe
RSV is not new and cases increased after borders reopened.
Clinical trials begin to create vaccine for RSV
A surge in cases of the respiratory virus is affecting babies across the country.
Focus: The RSV virus outbreak
Cases 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 Herald
Officials 'jumped the gun' on MIQ, says Viking Bay agent
Bloomfield said members on ship returning to New Plymouth for MIQ, however port rejects
Do we really need to take 10,000 steps a day for our health?
New York Times: Advice we take 10,000 steps is more a marketing accident than science.
Amaroq Therapeutics raises $14m for 'dark matter' cancer treatment
Amaroq Therapeutics has raised $14m to develop a technology it hopes will lead to "next-generation" cancer therapy drugs with fewer side-effects. Video / Supplied
Which style of vacuum cleaner truly reigns supreme?
It's hard finding the perfect vacuum for a busy household. So we've done the work for you.
Green gold: Avocado powder tipped as super food
A new Kiwi company is turning small reject avocados into a freeze-dried super food.
Exclusive: New ingredient to be added to Kiwi bread to prevent birth defects, deaths
The change is expected to prevent up to 240 birth defects over 30 years.
Big read: Why folic acid will be added to bread-making flour
A natural B vitamin can prevent devastating birth defects.
Fiji is being ravaged by a Covid outbreak. Here's how you can help
Kiwi doctors, nurses and medical staff canvassed on their availability to deploy to Fiji.
Rampant illness: Primary school, ECE classes empty out
NZ Principals' Federation says the school holidays couldn't have come at a better time.
Freeze on Queensland and NSW travel bubble extended
There is no date on when the travel freeze will be lifted.
Port 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.'
Access to miracle drug a 'lifeline' for cystic fibrosis patients with no hope
Drug company to fund miracle drug for those with CF who have exhausted all options.
Twice as many seek medical help over booze not drugs - St John
It comes as New Zealand gets closer to passing 'world-leading' drug checking legislation.
Supermarket recalls salad batch over listeria fears
A batch of the Countdown-branded salad has been pulled from stores nationwide.
ASB Showgrounds rumoured to become mass Covid-19 vaccination centre
It's understood Auckland's ASB Showgrounds could still operate in liquidation.
700,000 Kiwis over 60 haven't had first Covid jab
Many people over 65 years old have been frustrated at being unable to get vaccinated.
NZ health workers asked to help with Fiji's escalating Covid crisis
Doctors, nurses and other staff are being canvassed about a possible deployment to Fiji.
RSV virus outbreak: Bloomfield 'concerned' as cases rise
RSV is a 'nasty illness' that is debilitating for young babies, making them very sick.
Winter Illnesses: Four children from Wellington region in ICU
Local DHBs advise people take precautions to keep children safe from RSV illnesses
Covid-19: Why NZ can't keep pushing its luck
NZ's been lucky in avoiding major outbreaks. Will new variants worsen our odds next time?
Focus Live: NZ approves single-dose Janssen Covid-19 vaccine
The single-dose Janssen Covid vaccine has been approved for those aged 18 and older in New Zealand.
'2022 the year of outbreaks': Top NZ health officer's stark Covid prediction
The ministry said it was keen to get 'as many people as possible vaccinated'.
Mariners driven from Auckland to Taranaki pose 'very low risk'
The were in a group of nine sailors who arrived in Auckland without having to quarantine.
Exclusive: 'Extensive' backlogs at Waikato heart services, govt adviser's warning
Patients needing urgent heart care were waiting more than six months, emails reveal.
'Treat it like it's Covid': Mum fighting for daughter's life as RSV soars
A Napier mum is terrified of losing her four-month-old daughter who is in ICU with RSV.
Nine DHBs still unaware of staff vaccination status
Is your DHB recording its staff vaccination information?