New ZealandMelatonin to be sold over counter at NZ pharmacies, 'magic mushroom' rules relaxedThe Government has also approved the use of psilosybin, known as magic mushrooms.18 Jun 02:12 AM
World'Long overdue': Kraft Heinz to remove dyes by 2027 amid health concernsNearly 90% of Kraft Heinz products are already dye-free.18 Jun 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAn end to doctor fee hikes? What GPs say as funding wrangle endsGeneral practice representatives are in the final stages of negotiations with Health NZ. 17 Jun 11:05 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Behind the pay equity dispute over male vs female-dominated jobsThe big issue is how robust the comparisons are between male and female-dominated jobs.17 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandMurder victim’s family say she would still be alive if killer’s deadly past was knownElliot Cameron killed his brother in 1975, but the act was suppressed until now.16 Jun 10:52 PM
New ZealandHealth NZ directed to offer 10-year contracts for elective surgeriesAlmost 10,000 surgeries were outsourced, nearing the June target of 10,579.16 Jun 07:49 PM
New Zealand50-year secret unveiled: Gardener who murdered pensioner had killed beforeElliot Cameron killed his brother in 1975, but his past was suppressed until now.16 Jun 05:01 AM
New Zealand'Inappropriate restraint': Disabled woman found with socks taped to handsHer carers said the socks were to stop the woman from chewing on her hands. 16 Jun 02:00 AM
New ZealandWhy disposable vapes will vanish from stores this weekRetailers can’t display vape products in stores or online.16 Jun 01:38 AM
New Zealand$60m hospital expansion to triple beds, double theatres in ChristchurchFull construction is set to begin in November.15 Jun 11:49 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTreasury warns Health NZ cuts need to double; Minister disputes figuresThe figures hint at cuts of $1.2b this year; Health NZ needs $600 million in savings15 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleAuckland ICU doctor's book exposes NZ health system crisis from the inside Mismanaged priorities, hospital bullies, public vs private - Dr Ivor Popovich tells all.14 Jun 08:00 PM
New ZealandMinister announces law changes to focus health system on resultsGovt set to introduce legislation for 'improving health outcomes' in the coming weeks.14 Jun 01:35 AM
New ZealandWatch: Auckland mum-of-six dies in ED after failing three times to get helpPamela Rasmussen, 40, died after trying three times to get help at hospital.12 Jun 08:32 PM
New ZealandAuckland Hospital mistakenly tells 25 patients they have an STIFalse positive results were from tests carried out in its internal lab from May 23-June 4.12 Jun 08:04 PM
New ZealandStaff sickness forces early closure of Auckland school amid rising winter illsTop GP warns the surge of winter illnesses is just getting under way. 12 Jun 03:28 AM
New ZealandUnequal palliative care access is harming end-of-life choices - reportFully funded hospices and improved end-of-life education needed, report finds. 11 Jun 11:23 PM
New ZealandNZ teen starves to death alone in emergency accommodation Vanessa, a 17-year-old with anorexia, died in a motel in January 2023.11 Jun 08:49 PM
New Zealand'Be like John': Businessman's five years with a brain tumour and what it's taught himO'Sullivan was told only 10% of people with his brain tumour live longer than nine months.11 Jun 06:07 PM
Kahu'So thankful': Mum overwhelmed by community support in cancer fightMisty Paniora, 26, was given just a few months to live after cancer spread to her brain.11 Jun 04:00 AM
WorldHow brisk walking could transform cancer recovery outcomesStudy shows 90.3% of exercisers survived, compared with 83.2% in a control group.11 Jun 03:38 AM
New Zealand‘Devastated’ mum believes son had allergic reaction before deathRiley Brown, 24, died after a suspected allergic reaction on June 1.10 Jun 10:27 PM
New ZealandAwanui Labs scraps plan to send Auckland’s blood tests to Wellington Company has been sending 250 blood samples daily to Wellington by road and air freight.10 Jun 05:41 AM
OpinionOpinion: Here are 4 ways to make your home feel warmer this winterNew Zealand faces its first major cold snap of 2025, stressing chilly homes.10 Jun 02:04 AM
LifestyleHow Covid changed the way we view sick leave and workplace healthExperts suggest calling in sick is often the best approach.09 Jun 09:16 PM
New ZealandCancer campaigner dies after eight-year battle'An ambassador, advocate, incredible fundraiser and friend.'09 Jun 05:33 AM
WorldUK teens face two-hour cap on social mediaTeens could be blocked from social media after 10pm and during school.08 Jun 10:22 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Confusing world for young men and womenOPINION: It's a confusing world for young men and women.08 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandFears for future of youth blood donations after 25% plummet since CovidThe blood service lost access to schools and universities – its key recruitment grounds.08 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Overloaded': GPs, clinics struggle as flu and Covid cases riseGP shortages prompt more patients to use emergency departments for care.06 Jun 08:40 AM
New Zealand'Deeply worrying': Urgent call for whooping cough jabsMore than 30 people have been hospitalised in the Bay of Plenty and Lakes since last year.05 Jun 11:55 PM
KahuMore than half of NZ vape products mislabelled, study revealsMost mislabelled vapes had significantly less nicotine than promised.05 Jun 09:02 PM
New Zealand$51m boost for forensic mental health servicesHealth Minister Matt Doocey announced the four-year funding increase at Waikato Hospital.05 Jun 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: Rich-lister biggest owner of hospital expanded in $190m project; Manukau Supa Centa dealHe backed $190m 'surgery' to expand NZ's largest private hospital. Why and who is he?02 Jun 05:00 PM
