WorldWeight-loss medication linked to lower risk of drug addiction, study saysExperts stress the research is observational and urge clinical trials.05 Mar 12:47 AM
WorldAustralian restaurant fined $47k after serving insect repellent to childrenAfter drinking the poisonous beverage, the girls knew something was wrong. 04 Mar 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThe health tests you should pay for as you age in NZ - and which ones aren't worth the moneyIn the first of a new weekly column, Hannah McQueen looks at the tests you need as you age03 Mar 06:00 PM
New ZealandCancer campaigner and ex-wife of Olympic legend dies at 48Jackie Robertson leaves behind her only child Zac, 14, who is non-verbal.03 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLisa Seerup: Hearing loss is not just a problem for our aging populationOne in four New Zealanders, up from one in 10, are now affected by hearing loss.02 Mar 05:10 PM
New Zealand‘Something was wrong’: Inquest hears concerns over prison suicide riskStaff cleared Nuku Strange to leave Invercargill Prison's watch unit a day before he died.02 Mar 07:00 AM
FootballNew football concussion rules hailed as world first for player safetyProfessor Patria Hume says the move prioritises long‑term brain health over results.02 Mar 06:30 AM
New ZealandMan withdrawn from methadone at 'dangerously rapid' rate later diesA man was removed from methadone programme rapidly, and six weeks later he died.02 Mar 01:43 AM
Cricket'Rough journey ahead': Former Black Cap's brain-tumour battle The cricket boss was diagnosed five weeks ago and has already undergone neurosurgery. 02 Mar 12:52 AM
New ZealandOfficial advice about Ehlers-Danlos syndromes and hypermobility spectrum disorder labelled ‘incredibly damaging’Patients fear new guidance could see life-sustaining treatments withdrawn.01 Mar 08:19 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Our mental health system is failing the young people who need it mostOPINION: Psychological distress now affects 14.3% of Kiwis, nearly double in 5 years.01 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandOrderly who was fired after 'stabbing' co-worker with pen threatens to burn ex-boss' houseLionel Caffell said the interactions with his co-worker were just 'boys argy bargy'.01 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandAI tool lets ED doctors see one more patient per shift, says Health MinisterThe AI tool records consultations and drafts notes so doctors have far less typing to do.28 Feb 01:49 AM
New ZealandLindis Pass reopens after single-car crash on State Highway 8One person suffered serious injuries and the Serious Crash Unit has been notified.27 Feb 11:27 PM
New ZealandCity Mission seeks refuge status to shield homeless from move-on ordersHelen Robinson warns move-on orders could block access to HomeGround services.27 Feb 07:00 AM
Property'Continued to achieve': Summerset's outstanding resultNew Zealand's biggest retirement business drives up profit after many sales.26 Feb 08:54 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay woman turns family heartbreak into life-saving missionChristina Hansen lost her first husband to a cardiac arrest when he was 38.26 Feb 08:21 PM
WorldQueensland police shooting: Property where cops, neighbour murdered listed for saleThe Queensland Police Union says it was not told the Wieambilla land was listed.26 Feb 07:35 PM
New ZealandAuckland and Northland hospitals hit by ‘major’ IT outageFleur Fitzsimons says it is the second critical IT failure in a month.26 Feb 05:18 PM
AucklandStudent road patroller hit at crossing becomes 5th child run over on school run this monthThe latest child casualty was on morning duty when they were struck by a car.26 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Burned in my memory’: Honour for man who pulled Sophia Crestani out of deadly party pile-upPolice Commissioner Richard Chambers has recognised Samson Aruwa for his bravery.26 Feb 07:35 AM
WorldCentral Coast teen becomes first Australian fatality from tick-induced red meat allergyJeremy Webb, 16, suffered breathing trouble after eating beef sausages.26 Feb 02:40 AM
New ZealandInside the new Waikato airbase keeping patients connected to critical careSpecialist nurses on board perform critical care at speeds above 536km/h.26 Feb 12:30 AM
LifestyleHarry and Meghan meet teenage victims of Middle East warsThe couple met Gaza teens like Jaber, 17, whose legs are still in metal frames.25 Feb 11:29 PM
New Zealand‘My father, my role model, my hero’: Son rallies to support dad through stage four cancerKeith Hartley, 68, was diagnosed with stage 4 blood cancer in October 2025.25 Feb 05:00 AM
Wellington PhoenixFans donate $135k in a day so Phoenix star can have knee surgeryPlayer will travel to Doha for surgery at Aspetar hospital, where she was treated in 2021.25 Feb 04:20 AM
New ZealandChild who was allegedly unable to eat was seen 'searching for food off the floor'A woman is charged with mistreating her child while the child was getting medical care.25 Feb 04:00 AM
Christchurch'He’s a miracle': Boy escapes with bumps and bruises after being hit and trapped under carLittle Niko, 5, was scootering to school in Christchurch when he was hit by a car.25 Feb 12:41 AM
New ZealandMediMap seeks injunction to stop sharing of stolen health data after cyber breachSome live patient records were altered to show them as dead or renamed in the hack.25 Feb 12:05 AM
HealthcareWeight-loss drug boom and pet push drive Ebos revenue surge despite profit dipEbos expects capital spending to drop about 30% as new depots are finished.24 Feb 10:39 PM
New ZealandNurses detail ‘unexplained incidents’ with child’s feeding and medication linesThe child was allegedly mistreated by its mother while receiving medical care in hospital.24 Feb 09:57 PM
Christchurch'Hero' sister to undergo operation to try to save little sister's lifeA global search was unable to find a complete bone marrow match.24 Feb 06:16 PM
WellingtonWoman facing organ removal claims GP clinic lost her medical records The woman claimed her infertility was ignored by a Palmerston North clinic for years. 24 Feb 04:00 PM
Wellington PhoenixWellington Phoenix star turns to Givealittle to fund $135k knee surgeryShe wants surgery at Qatar's Aspetar hospital after a second serious ACL tear.24 Feb 03:29 AM
