New ZealandExperts warn Kiwis to take extra care in the sun as UV levels riseA UV index of three is enough to cause skin damage, we are already at eight, Niwa warns.20 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandExplained: Pfizer seeks NZ approval for BA.5-targeted vaxPfizer's seeking provisional approval for its latest Omicron-targeted vaccine. What is it?20 Oct 03:45 AM
New ZealandNurses at three private hospitals strike over pay, conditionsNurses say they have been negotiating 18 months and are now at an impasse.20 Oct 03:02 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleMenopause: Why HRT isn’t a miracle cure for everyoneTelegraph: Hormone replacement therapy is not a ‘one size fits all’ treatment.19 Oct 11:25 PM
New ZealandInfection alert: Otago Uni issues warning over meningococcal case that visited pub, gymThe infected person was at 'Pint Night' at a Uni bar - and also visited the University gym19 Oct 06:22 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: NZ's third Omicron wave a 'puzzling picture'Expert says third Omicron surge may peak smaller than last wave, but uncertainty abounds.19 Oct 03:42 AM
New ZealandFundraising campaign for traumatic brain injury patient facility'We support over a thousand people on any given day in Canterbury and the South Island.'19 Oct 03:23 AM
OpinionSmoke and mirrors: Why claims that NZ’s smokefree policy could fuel an illicit tobacco trade don’t stack upThe plan includes the removal of nicotine from tobacco and a reduction of outlets.19 Oct 12:45 AM
New ZealandAuckland GP found guilty of professional misconductHe was accused of incorrectly prescribing Ritalin and other ADHD drugs.19 Oct 12:43 AM
New ZealandLeaked letters reveal senior docs warning Middlemore unsafe to teach juniors"It's a terrible space to be in and it speaks to their feelings that they are failing..."18 Oct 04:00 PM
TravelSo long, Traveller Declarations: Last restriction droppedFrom this week the remaining pandemic travel requirement will be scrapped.18 Oct 02:40 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe key to a healthy brain may lie in your gutTelegraph: The link between the gut and a wide range of illnesses is becoming clearer.17 Oct 11:19 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleIs it safe to drink alcohol while taking antidepressants?New York Times: The internet is full of contradictory advice. Here's what the experts say.17 Oct 09:35 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldHalf the world has a clitoris. Why don’t doctors study it?New York Times: Many clinicians are "clueless", experts say, and women are suffering.17 Oct 08:46 PM
New ZealandFocus Morning Bulletin: 18 October, 2022 Renewed concerns over our EDs, could cost of living pressures ease and tensions between the UK's new Finance Minister and Prime Minister in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald Watch17 Oct 04:48 PM
New Zealand'Every ED doctor is worried': Clinicians respond to scathing Middlemore Hospital reportSouth Auckland doctor describes the hospital's current state as a "sh** storm".17 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandGovt considers future of Covid rules as cases slowly rise againGovernment considering long-term future of Covid-19 legislation.17 Oct 06:43 AM
New Zealand'Coding issue' led to Covid hospitalisation undercount of more than 5000The ministry says the error 'had no impact' on advice or pandemic-related decisions.17 Oct 01:38 AM
New ZealandMedical student inserted IUD into disabled woman without consentHealth Commissioner: 'It is particularly disappointing that this issue is continuing'.17 Oct 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Dysfunctional, unsafe': Hospital slammed in damning report into patient's deathThe woman died after she left the hospital's ED because of a very long wait time.17 Oct 12:33 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: 14,311 new cases in past week; five questions about third Omicron waveIt's looking likely another wave has begun. But this time, things are harder to predict.17 Oct 12:24 AM
KahuTe Kōhao Health adds two more names to governance boardIt has been a big year for the NGO.16 Oct 09:57 PM
TravelEminent African doctor alleges mistreatment at German airportThe head of the African CDC says he was mistreated, travelling to Frankfurt.16 Oct 08:00 PM
LifestyleWhy a generation of women are too fearful to get pregnantEntrepreneur and mum reveals concerning impact of post-partum bounce-back culture.16 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandAnother wave risks hundreds more Covid deaths this year, expert warnsThird Omicron wave may cause hundreds more virus deaths before 2023, epidemiologist warns.15 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: Half of eligible Kiwis know little about antiviralsMore than half of surveyed eligible Kiwis know little about potentially life-saving pills.15 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandBaby born in helicopter - Couple honour sky paramedic with son's nameThe 9-minute flight from Waiheke Island proved too long for impatient bub.15 Oct 04:00 PM
Lifestyle'I have my dark moments': Chris Cairns' brave health battleDespite a series of terrifying health crises, the cricket legend is grateful every day.15 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldNearly half of Covid patients haven’t fully recovered months later - studyNew York Times: Calls for more expansive care options for long Covid patients.13 Oct 08:12 PM
New ZealandOn a knife edge: Why Dannevirke's health is the business of every small townTowns trying to save medical services can take a boost, and a warning, from Dannevirke.13 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'He was just a skeleton of a baby': Family moves to Australia to save starving infantGideon's body started 'eating itself' to survive - 'He was essentially starving to death.'13 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleWhat to do if you're experiencing hair loss after Covid-19New York Times: Increased shedding after illness is not unusual.13 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandDoctor denies charges that he practised without registrationThe man has pleaded not guilty to 19 charges laid in the Napier District Court.13 Oct 04:23 AM
New ZealandFirst case of new Covid-19 subvariant confirmed in NZ'Early evidence overseas suggests the BQ.1.1 has a growth advantage relative to BA.5.'13 Oct 03:25 AM
