New ZealandDiabetic patient died after vanishing while looking for food in hospitalA 79-year-old was missing for nearly an hour before being found in a stairwell.09 Mar 01:00 AM
Lifestyle‘We’re trying to make a difference’: Simon Gault's new missionHow Simon Gault and Kate Fenwick found an unexpected connection through health.07 Mar 01:00 AM
WorldWeight-loss medication linked to lower risk of drug addiction, study saysExperts stress the research is observational and urge clinical trials.05 Mar 12:47 AM
New ZealandPharmac moves toward funding weight loss drug Wegovy: Diabetes expert weighs inWatch03 Feb 06:39 PM
PremiumLifestyleHidden side effects: What GLP-1 weight-loss drugs could do to your body22 Dec 07:37 PM
New Zealand'Too scared to go to sleep': Diabetic dad snaps spine during 'violent' seizure'I bit through my tongue. I had to get my tongue sewn back on.'05 Dec 07:00 PM
New Zealand‘So aggressive’: Warnings of rise in children getting type 2 diabetes'Unless it’s picked up early… they could end up with kidney disease by 18.'30 Nov 11:45 PM
LifestyleWas Robbie Williams right? Can weight loss drugs really affect your eyesight?The singer says GLP-1s made his eyesight worse – here's what the experts say.19 Nov 11:29 PM
EntertainmentRobbie Williams warns of fat jab’s possible side effectDrugmaker Novo Nordisk says vision loss is not a known reaction to its product.16 Nov 09:48 PM
New Zealand'Predatory': Kiwi woman's botched overseas op prompts warning from surgeonA Manawatū woman needed six operations after gastric sleeve surgery in Turkey.14 Nov 03:00 AM
Sponsored StoriesDiabetes: Interview with Dr Bryan Betty, Chair of General Practice NZ and Specialist GPInterview with Dr Bryan BettyWatch24 Oct 01:55 AM
BasketballOn The Up: Basketball star turns diabetes battle into strength on and off the courtEvery day, 67 New Zealanders are diagnosed with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.30 Sep 07:01 PM
New ZealandWoman seeks $350k in damages after pregnancy ended in stillbirthTaranaki Base Hospital's management of her diabetes while she was pregnant was inadequate.28 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandLucky, lucky, lucky – NZ man gets three kidney transplants over 40 years John Kearns received his first transplant in 1987, thanks to his sister Liz.27 Aug 05:00 PM
CrimeCoroner reveals why Christmas Day samurai sword killing charge droppedBaden Taikato died after a neighbour struck him through the door of an Auckland home.14 Aug 07:14 PM
New Zealand'Remarkable' drugs: Benefits and drawbacks of Wegovy revealedSemaglutide drugs Ozempic and Wegovy are now available in New Zealand.06 Jul 04:12 AM
New Zealand'Walked down the aisle in pain': Jess Quinn calls for amputee service reformThe influencer and health advocate struggled for five years with unworkable prosthetics.05 Jul 05:00 PM
Kahu'Real and unequal': MP's death highlights kidney disease crisis among MāoriKidney disease in Māori often stems from diabetes and high blood pressure.04 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleWhy the ageing process spikes at 44 and 60 (and how to stop it)Telegraph: A new study challenges the traditional idea that we steadily age over time.03 Jul 12:00 AM
LifestyleStudy: Sleeping over 9 hours raises death risk by 34%Why eight hours a night is the sweet spot for sleep.20 Jun 12:57 AM
WorldWeight-loss jabs could be handed out like statins in UKThe NHS plans to broaden access through pilot schemes and online pharmacies.13 Jun 01:36 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleWinter citrus fruits: Do they really help boost immunity?New York Times: Its immune-boosting vitamin C is only part of the story.21 May 06:00 AM
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EntertainmentMichelle Trachtenberg's cause of death revealedThe former 'Gossip Girl' actress died in February at the age of 39.17 Apr 08:55 AM
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PremiumPremiumLifestylePrediabetes diet: What to eat if you’re at risk, according to the expertsTelegraph: Managing prediabetes starts on your plate.23 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandWairoa’s diabetes patients get long-awaited podiatry careNew podiatry service brings relief to Wairoa residents battling diabetes.03 Feb 04:00 AM
KahuWhy the public health system is struggling with diabetes tech demandDiabetes tech demand may rise by 400%, outpacing health system capacity.15 Jan 07:55 PM