It will take a century for Māori life expectancy to reach that of Pākehā.

The outbreak has 'seated itself in a gang environment', the health select committee heard.

A damning review has found that Oranga Tamariki is a "weak, disconnected and unfit" agency - and the Government says it will cease the controversial tactic of child uplifts.

400 percent increase in unsuccessful attempts by abuse victims to get support through ACC.

Nicola Alpe: I don't want fat to be a word my daughter uses to measure her worth.

PM Jacinda Ardern on why she got vaccinated and what made her shed a tear when she saw the first vaccine shipments arrive. Video / Mark Mitchell

Young model praised for 'wonderful, proud and positive statement'.

'We see it as an extension of our health and safety policies.'

OPINION: The pandemic has also provided a chance to flourish.

The trial will mean little if the current outbreak is not stamped out, an expert warns.

Experts say the end of the pandemic is sooner than we think ... with a catch.

Obstetric injuries sustained by thousands of women will be covered.

Nurses are leaving New Zealand because of restrictive immigration conditions.

The extra funding is directed towards meeting demand during the pandemic.

The patient waited for seven months for an ultrasound.

Rest home delayed calling an ambulance and suggested it was low priority.

September 27 2021 There are 12 new cases of Covid-19 in the community today. The seven-day rolling average of Covid cases in NZ is now 15, compared with 17 last week and 19 the week before.

'Strong progress was made in the past, that momentum has been lost.'

'I'm lying on my back, one of my hands are numb and one of my legs I can't move.'

There were 18 new cases in the community yesterday.

Enforced use of passports in domestic settings could be challenged under human rights law.

People who were at this location must isolate and get tested immediately, authorities say.

Today's Covid case numbers are being announced in a press statement at 1pm.