Ministry 'recommends' schools enforce masks in Term 3
Schools can enforce mask wearing the way they enforce uniforms, advice says.
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'Mumma died because she got very ill': Devastated husband speaks out
Canterbury man speaks about wife's suicide after perinatal depression, anxiety battle
Euthanasia: Is choosing to die still too difficult?
Euthanasia might be legal, but the discussion is far from over.
'Hellhole, worse than prison': Kiwis should be ashamed of sick, sadistic treatment of disabled people, says IHC
Survivors described kids being raped and dehumanisation akin to concentration camps.
Covid-19 cases triple over past six weeks in Europe
The WHO has warned that Covid-19 cases in Europe have tripled in the past six weeks and hospitalisations have doubled in that time. Video / AP
Live: 9953 new Covid cases, 32 deaths, 20 in ICU
Winter wave has peaked earlier and lower than expected, expert says.
'It's pretty crafty': Scientists try to keep up with faster coronavirus evolution
New York Times: Omicron's evolution pattern has diverged from earlier variants.
University student death shocks campus, sparks internal review
Student found dead in room on first day of new semester.
Woman's face 'doubles in size' after severe sunburn
A British woman has experienced the painful reality of not wearing sunscreen.
'Imploding' system: Long delays to urgent surgeries, patients sitting in urine
'Beds go unmade and patients not showered for days on end. Staff cry and work overtime.'
Health crisis or not: Here's what doctors, nurses need right now
Whether called a health crisis or not, Dr Samantha Murton wants to see Govt take action.
Watch: Infamous vegan activist caught in unbridled horse fight
An infamous vegan activist confronted a horse-carriage driver in Melbourne.
Long Covid, reinfection will become increasingly common in months to come
The latest Omicron variant BA.5 is fast becoming dominant worldwide.
'No mask, no entry': Canterbury health services enforcing policy
Even those with an exemption will not be allowed to visit patients without a mask.
US abortion doctor signals she'll sue Indiana AG over comments
A doctor who performed an abortion on a young victim is looking to sue attorney general.
Comment: Wellington fluoride failure a scandal in a league of its own
Surely someone spared a thought for fluoridation's oral health benefits? Apparently not.
What is Fentanyl?
Katie Harris examines fentanyl, a synthetic prescription drug 100 times more potent than morphine. Video / NZ Herald / Getty / NZ Drug Foundation
High-flying experiment: Do stem cells grow better in space?
The zero G experiment aims to overcome the terrestrial difficulty of mass-producing cells.
Covid in Canterbury: 1612 new cases, three deaths - 'Not out of the woods yet'
Of the 21 deaths reported today, three were from Canterbury/West Coast.
Largest study to date shows how Covid vaccines affect periods
New York Times: Research highlights the temporary effects of Covid-19 vaccines.
Covid: 10,424 new community cases, 788 in hospital; changes to death reporting
NZ facing 'significant increase' in Covid cases due to the BA.5 variant - Bloomfield.
Magic mushrooms and depression: Do you need the trip to get the benefit?
New York Times: The answer could determine whether millions get much-needed help.
'Is Wordle a form of brain training? The answer's no'
Scientists have found stretching our cognitive skills can help stave off dementia.
The seven secrets of naturally skinny people
A new study has revealed surprising insights into how the super-lean stay trim.
'Exceptionally concerning': Rest home patient had undiagnosed fracture for three days
The patient suffered from dementia, and could not adequately communicate with staff.
'Horrified': Woman only learnt belly button was gone when bandages were removed a week after surgery
'I was never advised or warned pre-surgery that I could end up without a navel.'
For US monkeypox patients, excruciating symptoms and a struggle for care
New York Times: 'It was just the worst pain I've experienced,' one patient says.
'Finally got my family': AM host reveals Covid battle with toddler in tow
'I've given in to mess and other rules': Melissa Chan-Green
Antibiotics during pregnancy and asthma in children linked - Kiwi study
Results were consistent regardless of which trimester the antibiotics were prescribed.
Andrew Little on chronic workforce shortages
OPINION: Health Minister responds to criticism as winter ills and Covid pressure services.
'We're failing now': ED wait times the longest in a decade, Nats claim
The latest data shows average ED wait times are a little under five hours.
Is chocolate good for you?
New York Times: You may have heard that chocolate is good for your health.