WorldHaiti: Epidemic fears rise as cholera hits Port-au-PrinceThe disease has begun to infect residents of the capital's densely populated tent cities, where more than a million people are still living.11 Nov 12:21 AM
New ZealandOtago scientist awarded Rutherford MedalAn Otago University molecular biologist has been awarded New Zealand's top science and technology honour, the 2010 Rutherford Medal. 10 Nov 07:41 PM
AgribusinessHundreds of millions of kiwifruit dollars at riskOrchardists growing gold kiwifruit may have had their hopes of bonanza returns this season dashed as they wait on confirmation that a vine-killing bacteria has arrived in NZ.08 Nov 07:18 AM
AgribusinessSuspected kiwifruit pest hits big NZ operatorsTwo listed companies are the first victims of a suspected incursion in NZ of a bacterial disease which has ripped through gold kiwifruit varieties overseas, particularly in Italy.08 Nov 03:17 AM
AgribusinessDisease fears threaten NZ kiwifruitAn orchard is under quarantine after the discovery of a suspected bacterial disease that may threaten NZ's $1.5b kiwifruit industry.07 Nov 10:55 PM
WorldCold cure not to be sniffed atThe body's immune defences can destroy the common cold virus after it has invaded the inner sanctum of a human cell, scientists have found.02 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandGraphic warnings deter young smokers - studyGraphic images of the adverse health effects of smoking do deter young adult smokers and should be significantly increased in size, NZ research has found. 28 Oct 09:09 PM
WorldFive rules to avoiding bowel cancerA major study has pointed to five "common sense" rules said to reduce the incidence of bowel cancer, along with a range of other life-threatening illnesses.26 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandWoman dies after failed diagnosisA grieving husband wants answers on how his wife died from meningococcal disease, despite repeatedly seeking medical help.22 Oct 04:30 PM
EntertainmentFighting that small core of fearPaula Green tells Linda Herrick about a cancer diagnosis which led to a renaissance of writing.19 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandCardiac team off to save Fijian livesFijians with life-threatening heart conditions are to receive free treatment this week thanks to a mercy mission by 40 NZ health professionals.18 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandDangerous bleach sold as 'miracle' cancer cureThousands of bottles of industrial bleach have been sold across NZ as a miracle cure for cancer and HIV, sparking a health warning.14 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandHigh factor sunscreen 'not armour'Choosing a sunscreen just got more confusing with the arrival in New Zealand of the first to be rated SPF100.12 Oct 04:30 PM
BusinessTobacco firms deny internet marketing tacticHealth organisations are alarmed at how the internet is being used to promote smoking.10 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandOutdoors comes inside for patientsCancer survivor Lucy Bennett raised $10,000 for picture panels in Auckland Hospital's radiation department, making treatment a little more bearable.06 Oct 04:30 PM
