LifestyleMarathon thank-you from Natalie's dadThey saved his baby's life - and now he's running a marathon to thank them.24 Jul 05:00 PM
LifestyleNew hope for early dementia sufferersThe first drug that slows down Alzheimer's disease could be available within three years after trials showed it prevented mental decline by a third.23 Jul 09:10 PM
WorldNew bug going round globeA virus that caused vomiting and diarrhoea in Asia last winter appears to be spreading globally, threatening larger outbreaks of gastro infections that are the bane of luxury cruise liners.07 Jul 05:30 PM
TechnologyBar-sized device can decode your DNAFinding out what nasty bugs are in your system could soon be done much faster thanks to a Mars Bar-sized device capable of quickly decoding your genetic make-up.01 Jul 04:29 AM
EntertainmentDoctors told me I was 'crazy'Singer Avril Lavigne fought back tears as she recalled her recent battle with Lyme disease in a new TV interview.29 Jun 11:20 PM
New ZealandDeadly bug carried from prisonA young inmate who died after two weeks on life support likely carried the superbug which killed him into the hospital from prison.22 Jun 05:00 PM
LifestyleBreakthrough for STD vaccineScientists are close to developing a vaccine to prevent against chlamydia.21 Jun 01:30 AM
LifestyleNZ professor leads way in cancer cureA Kiwi professor has developed a new treatment which may be the answer to helping those diagnosed with asbestos lung cancer.15 Jun 05:00 PM
LifestylePuzzles prevent Alzheimer's?Completing the crossword and taking regular exercise may ease the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease - but will not prevent it, scientists say.11 Jun 06:30 PM
WorldLive anthrax sent to AustraliaThe United States admits it may have accidentally sent live anthrax to research laboratories in Australia.30 May 05:00 PM
LifestyleParents branded 'cruel' for having babyHaving a healthy baby is a top concern for parents-to-be. One couple went through pregnancy knowing their baby was likely to have a rare genetic condition.28 May 01:25 AM
WorldGene find gives hope for prostate cancerThousands of men with advanced prostate cancer have been given new hope of a cure after scientists discovered the genetic cause behind 90 per cent of tumours.22 May 05:00 PM
OpinionLee SucklingHIV stigma is the real killerHIV stigma is a plague that continues to follow the gay community, more than 30 years after the AIDS crisis emerged, writes Lee Suckling.20 May 04:10 AM
LifestyleHow do you tell a boy he won't grow up?A new documentary reveals the struggle behind a debilitating and ultimately fatal rare disease that overwhelmingly strikes young boys.13 May 01:35 AM
EntertainmentOlsen twin reveals illnessThe 28-year-old fashion designer is said to be battling a debilitating bacterial illness caused by tick bites and causes pain in the sufferer's skin and joints.08 May 07:40 PM
New ZealandNZ breakthrough could prevent diseaseA breakthrough by New Zealand scientists could lead to a vaccine to treat a ghastly disease which mostly affects the poorest in the world.27 Apr 10:31 PM
LifestyleKindy kids are blood buddiesLuca Enna, 4, knows that when his best friend - who has a blood condition - gets hurt on the playground, he must tell a teacher fast.19 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandChance treatment worth its weightHamish Bockett-Smith is about to spend 12 weeks in Singapore in an attempt to halt the steady destruction multiple sclerosis is inflicting on his body.17 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldTrial over sex with Alzheimer's wifeA former Iowa state politician faces up to 10 years in jail after having intercourse with his wife, who suffered from a severe case of Alzheimer's disease.15 Apr 04:26 AM
LifestyleWorried about Alzheimer's? Read this"Even more epidemic than Alzheimer's itself is the fear of Alzheimer's." So in an attempt to offer some perspective, experts tell you what to look out for.08 Apr 07:00 PM
New ZealandEbola scare: 'I'm out of hospital, it's wonderful'The Kiwi nurse who sparked New Zealand's first Ebola scare is relieved to be home.21 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandMore measles found in ChristchurchA second case of measles signals the disease has gained a foothold in Christchurch, health officials say.19 Mar 04:39 AM
New ZealandRheumatic fever vaccine 'now within reach'While almost eliminated in most developed countries, New Zealand’s rate of rheumatic fever is 14 times the OECD average.18 Mar 01:16 AM
New ZealandVaccine combats pneumococcal disease in NZRates of pneumococcal disease in New Zealand have plummeted since a vaccine was introduced, even among those who have not been immunised.17 Mar 10:49 PM
New ZealandNurse awaits results of second testA Kiwi nurse who recently returned from Ebola-ravaged Sierra Leone has tested negative for the deadly virus.15 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi nurse tests negative for EbolaHealth Minister Jonathan Coleman says negative result is “great news”, but a second test is required to confirm the result.14 Mar 11:08 PM
New Zealand'White girls don't have sex'Parents of well-off Pakeha girls are less likely to get their daughters immunised against an STI because "white girls don't have sex", a health researcher believes.14 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi healthcare worker tested for EbolaA returned healthcare worker is being tested to rule out Ebola. The patient has recently been in Sierra Leone as part of New Zealand's contribution to the international response to Ebola.Watch13 Mar 07:23 PM
