Nearly two-thirds of surveyed NZers chose not to be tested for Covid-19 even when sick.

Laura Mallin was devastated to lose her baby in her 38th week of her pregnancy and feels DHB maternity services need to take accountability for her loss. Video / Mike Scott

Ned Tapa has now been smoke-free for 15 months.

New cases are on the decline, but authorities are preparing for another possible wave.

Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins let drop the plans this morning.

Nine of today's cases were infectious in the community.

There are now 5183 cases since the Delta-variant outbreak started in April 2021.

Australia plans to transition away from its suppression strategy against Covid-19.

'I deeply regret making that accusation and I apologise to Dr Bloomfield unreservedly.'

Then 12-year-old girls repeatedly stabbed classmate to impress fake character Slender Man.

'We were told May and then we were told June and now we're told July.'

Student nurse numbers have been recorded at a near-decade low over fears of ill treatment.

Chris Hipkins does not know how many young people have received surprise invitations.

There are fears for children who are dying from Covid-19 at alarming rates in Brazil.

There are currently 3,896 active cases in isolation in the Pacific country.

Wellington Hospital's ED has been full for more than two thirds of each day since March.

British Columbia's coroner says office received 486 reports of unexpected deaths

Half the Australian population remains in lockdown amid multiple coronavirus outbreaks.

King says it's a "sad day". The Ministry says the request was outside the funding period.

Let us explain what unhealthy sleep patterns include...

8 per cent of NZ is vaccinated, we need at least 85 per cent to relax border controls.

Building work coincides with spike in respiratory illnesses to put more pressure on beds.