Health

Seeking out sauerkraut makers

Jim Pringle's fermented foods business was born out of a desire to improve the health of New Zealanders. It's not often a married couple in their 80's... Read More

Latest coronavirus news in NZ

Government officials may scour credit card payments and use facial recognition technology for contact tracing positive Covid-19 cases. Health Minister Chris Hipkins... Read More

More initiatives to reduce energy hardship

The Government is delivering more initiatives to reduce energy hardship and to give small electricity consumers a voice, Energy and Resources Minister Megan Woods... Read More

Student therapy garden also grows confidence

A Tauranga children's therapy garden will help grow 'confident, active and resilient” leaners who can thrive in a traditional classroom environment. ... Read More

Covid-19: Growing pressure on welfare services

The Salvation Army is warning of the growing pressure on welfare services as Covid-19 measures end. The Salvation Army Social Policy and Parliamentary Unit... Read More

COVID-19: Two new cases in NZ

There have been two new cases of Covid-19 reported in New Zealand today, both in managed isolation. The new cases are two women in their 20s who were travelling... Read More

New virtual service identifies skin cancer

A new virtual triage service developed during lockdown has identified skin cancer in 12 per cent of high-risk patients examined according to new figures. ... Read More

No new cases of COVID-19

There are no new cases of COVID-19 to report in New Zealand today. It has been 91 days since the last case of COVID-19 was acquired locally from an unknown source.... Read More

More measles vaccines secured

An extra 35,000 doses of the measles vaccine has been secured for New Zealand as the Government plans a year-long measles-catch-up campaign. Associate Minister... Read More

One new case of COVID-19 in managed isolation

There is one new case of COVID-19 in managed isolation in New Zealand today. Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield says the new case is a woman in... Read More

Plans to fast-track COVID vaccine approval

The Ministry of Health is planning to fast-track the approval process for a COVID-19 vaccine, and won't rule out offering a supplier indemnity from any potential... Read More

BOP hotel in ‘lockdown’ after suspect COVID case

A Rotorua managed isolation centre went into lockdown on Wednesday after a potential new COVID-19 case was detected. Government officials confirmed restrictions... Read More