New ZealandNew research points to likely cause of 'milky fish'Anglers report hooking snapper that appear to be malnourished, with mushy, white flesh.01 Jul 11:32 PM
New ZealandDry July begins: How we can curb alcohol harm in New ZealandReform could be on the cards as the Government reveals five new health targets.01 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow are Covid-19 vaccines holding up against new variants?How is our Covid vaccine faring against an ever-evolving Omicron? Jamie Morton explains.30 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Worst nightmare’: Mum’s disbelief after 16yo son died within days of flu symptomsAdored son and brother William Jones was fit and healthy before the sudden illness.30 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ patient in world-first for ground-breaking gene therapyA Kiwi is the first to be treated with the gene-silencing drug for a rare disorder.30 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandBroadcaster reveals heartbreaking terminal illness at Matariki'I am unfortunately dying,' Joanna Paul-Robie revealed at a Matariki ceremony.27 Jun 10:17 PM
LifestyleHow do I tell my children I've been diagnosed with cancer?Open communication can help children adjust to a parent’s diagnosis and treatment.27 Jun 04:00 AM
New ZealandShe lost one daughter. Surgery saved another. Now she fears for her youngestA mum shares her family's battle with some rare conditions.22 Jun 05:03 PM
LifestyleBest friends both diagnosed with stage four cancer‘We’re not going to be statistics’: Jackie and Becki are fighting colon cancer together.21 Jun 08:57 PM
LifestyleWhy don’t people disclose STIs to their partner?Stigma and shame still surround STI discussion.18 Jun 12:15 AM
New ZealandTricky new Covid variant on the rise as NZ’s sixth wave approaches peakNZ's sixth Covid wave is likely close to peaking, but new variant KP.3 is gathering speed.16 Jun 05:00 PM
LifestyleWhat’s the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia?Dementia manifests in various ways, so how do you tell different types apart?16 Jun 01:11 AM
New ZealandFacial eczema research holds promise for Kiwi farmersDisease affects a range of livestock including sheep, cattle, deer, goats, and alpacas.15 Jun 05:00 PM
Travel newsCan you get dengue fever in Europe? How to avoid dengue fever The World Health Organisation offers five ways to minimise risk of the virus.12 Jun 09:36 PM
New Zealand‘Remain vigilant’, Auckland University tells students after meningococcal caseA student is in hospital and their flatmates assessed after the case was diagnosed.11 Jun 07:11 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve Maharey: Why the Government made its own problem with PharmacOPINION: The Pharmac model has done irreparable damage.09 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Last option before they switch him to palliative care’: Brave little boy's three-year cancer fightFamily putting hope in CAR T-cell therapy, but need funds to get them to Melbourne.09 Jun 07:00 AM
LifestyleBodybuilder's comeback after heart attacks and bowel cancerLisa Maxwell’s strength in fighting cancer is inspiring others.08 Jun 05:00 PM
LifestyleKiwi mum's shock cancer diagnosis: 'Four tumours in my heart'This Christchurch mum relies on $5500-a-month drugs to stay alive.07 Jun 05:00 PM
LifestyleWhat your nipples can tell you about your healthAside from breastfeeding, they can tell us much more about our bodies.06 Jun 12:58 AM
LifestyleEverything you need to know about motor neurone diseaseHere's a guide on what causes it and the future hopes for treatment.04 Jun 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainment'I am living now': Dai Henwood on battling incurable cancer and how he told his kids'Part memoir, part masterclass in hope.'30 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleAlcohol guide: Risks, benefits and its effect on your brainKiwis regularly exceed the recommended alcohol guidelines. What does this mean for health?25 May 09:00 PM
Lifestyle'Living on a faultline': Kiwi teen's life after brain surgeryPortia Swan underwent surgery while awake - here, her parents share an update.24 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe plastic in your food that’s playing havoc with your gut healthFrom bottled water to tea bags, microplastics are finding their way into our bodies.22 May 11:14 PM
WorldSyrian first lady has leukaemia, presidency saysAsma al-Assad will undergo a specialised treatment protocol that requires her to isolate.21 May 11:47 PM
New ZealandOpinion: Children living in poverty and at higher risk will bear the bruntOPINION: Ditching free flu vaccines will likely wipe out the recent gains in uptake.21 May 01:19 AM
New ZealandHealth systems overhaul months behind scheduleImproved surveillance system to catch and control communicable diseases was due in June.18 May 09:25 PM
Entertainment'Doppelganger': Avril Lavigne addresses bizarre conspiracy theoryThe grim theory gained traction in the early 2000s.16 May 10:30 PM
LifestyleCan this blood test detect cancer years before diagnosis?It's hoped the finding could help efforts to stop cancer before it starts.16 May 12:14 AM
New ZealandBeekeeper Steven Brown furious over destruction of $2m honey crop'Most farmers vaccinate their cows ... but it’s illegal to vaccinate the hive.'15 May 11:15 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeMelinda French Gates resigns as co-chair of Gates FoundationFinancial Times: Decision to leave comes three years after divorce from Bill Gates.14 May 02:28 AM
New Zealand'You can choose your attitude': Teacher battling cancer determined to remain positiveJanet Lang has been a teacher for 43 years - and she's not leaving her school yet.12 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I was never the same': Chronic fatigue sufferers fighting for recognitionThose with the condition say they are struggling to be heard.09 May 06:00 PM
