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
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThis common condition can damage joints long before it’s detectedExperts explain how osteoarthritis affects the body, and why it’s so hard to diagnose.09 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Extinction threat': How scared should we be of bird flu reaching NZ?The global spread of bird flu has scientists concerned. Here's what you should know.07 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFirst suspected case of cow-to-human bird flu transfer means NZ must be preparedThe risk to humans is still low, but NZ needs plan for 'range of scenarios', expert says.05 May 04:26 AM
NRLFormer Kiwis league player is NZ's first case of national rep with CTECalls for action as the silent killer haunts New Zealand's sporting community.02 May 12:43 PM
TalanoaTravellers to Samoa advised to get insurance including medical evacuationDengue fever is a viral infection that spreads from mosquitoes to people.01 May 12:25 AM
OpinionOpinion: People with rare disorders the most vulnerable in societyOPINION: Kiwis have been showing their aroha and support for the rarest among us.29 Apr 05:00 PM
LifestyleHayley Sproull on PCOS and panic attacks: 'Laughter is survival'Sproull tells The Upside host Scotty Stevenson how comedy helps her cope.23 Apr 03:55 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I sat down and made a personal commitment': Dealing with disasterTessa Appleby's resilient nature saw her get through the cyclone and thrive as a leader.22 Apr 10:09 PM
