The notice was triggered on Saturday morning after a single water sample from the Rototuna reservoir tested positive for E. coli.

Parts of Hamilton under boil water notice until at least Tuesday

Authorities say three consecutive days of clear test results are needed before lifting the advisory, which affects parts of Rototuna, Flagstaff, Huntington, Queenwood, and nearby rural areas.

2:00pm

Easton Trueman, left, and his brother Eden Trueman.

Child donates bone marrow to little brother with rare form of leukaemia

“He wants his brother to be himself again and go to school.”

6:00am

Writer Paulette Crowley (composite image: Vinay Ranchhod)

My midlife ADHD diagnosis explained my struggle with addiction, mental health

After decades of turbulence, alcoholism, anxiety and depression, my unexpected ADHD diagnosis was like turning on a guiding light.

6:00am

The health minister says this was the first step in the goal of lowering screening age to match with Australia.

Where the free bowel cancer screening age will be lowered first

The health minister says this was the first step in the goal of lowering screening age to match with Australia.

Saturday 1:11pm

3:49

Health Minister Shane Reti (file photo).

More government funding for natural pharmaceutical sector

The Government has announced it will be investing in more funding for natural pharmaceuticals, as it aims to boost exports for what it described as a "fast-growing" sector.

Saturday 8:34am

Dunedin Hospital.

Documents reveal bullying at Dunedin Hospital, 'fear' at Southland

Bullying at Dunedin Hospital has been revealed in documents released following reports some staff at Southland Hospital had been told they couldn't chat to each other for more than five minutes.

Fri, Oct 3

1:30

Ego Sunsense Sensitive Invisible SPF50+ and Ego Sunsense Ultra SPF50+ failed to meet their SPF levels.

Dozens of sunscreens pulled from shelves in Aus over SPF claims

Sixteen out of 20 popular sunscreens labelled SPF 50 or 50+ failed to provide the level of protection claimed on packaging.

Thu, Oct 2

2:17

File photo.

Three further measles cases in Northland outbreak

One of the new Northland cases was only identified as a close contact after they became infectious, meaning they may have unknowingly exposed others.

Thu, Oct 2

Nigel Latta and two of his former colleagues, TV producer and director Mark McNeil and author and speaker Dr Lucy Hone

Politicians, gang members, teens: Nigel Latta knew how to connect with Kiwis

Two former colleagues remember how Nigel Latta swore like a trooper, worked the room like a stand-up, and touched the lives of a huge range of New Zealanders.

Thu, Oct 2

The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including spring snow closes roads in the south, a strong quake crumbles buildings in the Philippines, and why the FBI director’s gifts to NZ officials had to be destroyed.

News in 90 Seconds October 1

The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including spring snow closes roads in the south, a strong quake crumbles buildings in the Philippines, and why the FBI director’s gifts to NZ officials had to be destroyed.

Wed, Oct 1

The trial is running on those who have not responded to multiple other medications.

Oral ketamine shows early signs of aiding depression in NZ trial

The trial is running on those who have not responded to multiple other medications.

Wed, Oct 1

September 2025
Three out of five health targets have been met.

Govt meets three milestones to improve healthcare in New Zealand

Child immunisation rates are still short of where the Government hoped they would be and shorter stays in emergency departments are just shy of its milestone.

Tue, Sep 30

The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including a big bank’s prediction for interest rates coming down, Trump’s warning over a Gaza peace plan, and the Wallabies get reinforcements for the weekend’s All Blacks clash.

News in 90 Seconds September 30

The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including a big bank’s prediction for interest rates coming down, Trump’s warning over a Gaza peace plan, and the Wallabies get reinforcements for the weekend’s All Blacks clash.

Tue, Sep 30

File photo.

New measles case confirmed in Queenstown

The case has no known links to the four cases in Northland.

Mon, Sep 29

Oceania Care Company Limited's Elmwood Village.

Bedbound woman at rest home left with burns, infection

The 85-year-old woman described smelling burning flesh after her rest home bed was pushed up against a heater, giving her second-degree burns.

Mon, Sep 29

Heart Rate

NZ part of trial into condition that causes heart attacks in young women

The Heart Foundation is helping fund a study which will address a major discrepancy in heart attack research.

Mon, Sep 29

Several batches of Aspect Sun's Sun's Physical Sun Protection SPF50+ and Tinted Physical SPF50+ products had been recalled.

Two sunscreens recalled over SPF levels

"Preliminary results received from an independent laboratory show that the SPF level in these two products is unlikely to meet the labelled SPF rating."

Mon, Sep 29

A shaft of light shines into a bedroom in Belle, W.Va., on Nov. 11, 2013

Why doctors are urging people not to tape their mouths shut at night

Some on social media say it's a hack for getting more and better sleep and to reduce snoring. Doctors say don't do it.

Mon, Sep 29

A new study published shows a combined inhaler used by adults can cut childhood asthma attacks nearly in half—without affecting growth or lung function.

NZ-led asthma trial hailed as global breakthrough for children

A new study shows a combined inhaler used by adults can cut childhood asthma attacks nearly in half — without affecting growth or lung function.

Sun, Sep 28

Nutritionist Claire Turnbull

It took me years to learn how much food (and drink) impacts my mental wellbeing

Nutritionist Claire Turnbull on what to eat (and what to avoid) to optimise your outlook.

Sun, Sep 28

Young adults are living at home to save – but there's a different cost

Young adults are living at home to save – but there's a different cost

The cost of housing, including rents, sees more and more young people living with their parents for longer – a situation that works better for some than others.

Sun, Sep 28

New rules aim to fix ADHD treatment bottleneck - will they work?

New rules aim to fix ADHD treatment bottleneck - will they work?

Many agree the way we diagnose and treat ADHD needs improving. So, will these new rules help? Or create more problems?

Sun, Sep 28

Four measles cases had been identified in the Bay of Islands, Health NZ said.

Four measles cases identified in the Bay of Islands

Health officials warn of possible undetected measles transmission in Bay of Islands since early September, urge residents to monitor symptoms and call Healthline.

Sat, Sep 27

Canterbury charity runs three days straight for men's mental health

Canterbury charity runs three days straight for men's mental health

The 72-hour "runathon" - called Run72 - was held on the University of Canterbury campus from Tuesday to Friday.

Sat, Sep 27

Dr Nikki Turner (composite image: Vinay Ranchhod, 1News)

Kiwis' 'confusion' over Covid means too few are getting jabs, expert warns

Flu vaccinations are almost three times more popular than those for Covid, despite the exact same group being most at risk.

Sat, Sep 27