PremiumPremiumOpinionSeven in 10 men would rather clean a toilet than do this?OPINION: An aversion to the GP is often a powerful factor for men to overcome in health.14 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentReview: Why Patrick Gower: On Booze makes us all so uncomfortableGower reveals the shame of missing a live TV slot after drinking with Winston Peters.14 Jun 09:30 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExplained: Just how will Omicron's reign end?Omicron's infected half of NZ and is now set to drive a second wave. But what comes next?14 Jun 08:16 AM
New ZealandPatients waiting weeks as GPs tackle winter illnesses, Covid-19, staff shortagesOthers are asking people to wait weeks for an appointment.14 Jun 07:47 AM
New ZealandAlleged backpacker scam: GP claims to have personally paid for the healthcare of thousands of patientsAuthorities say she was actually claiming $420,00 for patients who weren't eligible.14 Jun 06:00 AM
KahuFears equity disaster on the horizon as threat of long Covid among Māori emergesMāori health experts already seeing impact on whānau health and their ability to work.14 Jun 12:50 AM
New ZealandAshley Bloomfield says 'encouraging' decrease in casesDirector-general of health Dr Ashley Bloomfield says there is an 'encouraging' decrease in cases. Video / Mark MitchellWatch13 Jun 11:28 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldThey were cigarette smokers. Then a stroke vanquished their addictionNew York Times: Brain injuries coincidentally relieved their nicotine cravings.13 Jun 09:17 PM
New ZealandYoung vapers: 'More nicotine than a pack-a-day'Schools seeking help for young people hooked on nicotine as numbers vaping increases.13 Jun 06:46 PM
New ZealandDoctors apologise after failing to detect cancer three timesThe woman went to the emergency room with bleeding three times in two and a half months.13 Jun 06:22 PM
WorldPfizer shot appears effective for children under 5Kid-sized doses of the Covid-19 vaccine could begin as soon as next week in the US.13 Jun 06:09 PM
WorldMonkeypox spreads across the UKThere are now 470 cases of monkeypox spread around the UK.13 Jun 06:02 PM
New Zealand'Morally repugnant': Doctor stripped of licence after sexually violating patientThe offending was labelled 'morally, ethically, and professionally repugnant'.13 Jun 05:32 PM
New ZealandAlleged backpacker scam: GP accused of signing up 2618 ineligible patients to take $420,000'We trusted the practitioners to decide whether patients were eligible for funding.'13 Jun 05:27 PM
New ZealandBaby suffers seizures, stroke after birth, DHB chastisedA baby was starved of oxygen during birth and suffered a stroke.13 Jun 05:00 AM
New ZealandDHB ordered to apologise over missed bowel cancerA patient was seen three times in three months in the ED but bowel cancer was not found.13 Jun 02:05 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldHow long does Covid immunity last? Will a second illness be worse? How can I prepare?New York Times: Some reinfection questions, answered.12 Jun 11:59 PM
New ZealandHow are you doing? Take our interactive wellbeing testIt's been a tough couple of years. Try our interactive to check how you're feeling.12 Jun 10:03 PM
New ZealandOscar Kightley: We need to talk about men's healthOscar Kightley never worried about his health. He tells the Herald why that's now changed.12 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhat's killing Kiwi men? Four grim figures that should worry usKiwi men live four years less than women - and one in four don't survive to retire. Why?12 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSarah Morley: We are whānau - bonded by bloodOPINION: Blood Service chief medical officer has heartening news about donor eligibility.12 Jun 05:00 PM
LifestyleThe effect mould has on your health - and how to tackle itA Sydney doctor has issued a warning - urgently clean or face huge health problems.12 Jun 02:31 AM
New ZealandMore than 350 people in hospital, 9 more deaths as NZ navigates 'steady plateau' of casesAs Omicron continues its steady march, how many new Covid-19 cases will be recorded today?12 Jun 12:30 AM
EntertainmentJustin Bieber's face paralysis just the startFans were shocked by Bieber's latest diagnosis, but his health issues don't end there.11 Jun 10:11 PM
Lifestyle'My 3-year-old swore, am I a bad parent?'It may give us good chuckle, but is it ever okay for kids to start dropping expletives?11 Jun 09:55 PM
New Zealand'I literally wouldn't be here if it wasn't for blood donations': Sisters' unique bondMany times Hannah has feared she might not see her sister again.11 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandEight Covid deaths and 5202 new community casesToday there are also 332 people are in hospital, four of them in intensive care.11 Jun 12:50 AM
Entertainment'Pretty serious': Justin Bieber reveals shock medical diagnosisThe pop star has had to cancel multiple shows because of the diagnosis.11 Jun 12:13 AM
LifestyleTrouble sleeping? Why separate beds might not be the answerPeople who sleep with a partner nod off faster, are less likely to have insomnia, fatigue.10 Jun 11:41 PM
OpinionNZ urgently needs a winter Covid action plan for schools – here's how to do itTHE CONVERSATION: An action plan for schools is urgently needed to protect children.10 Jun 08:20 PM
New Zealand'Utterly tragic': Newborn's death and why dialling 0800 was a factor - coronerCoroner says baby's death eight hours after birth "utterly tragic".10 Jun 05:30 PM
BusinessApproval for Covid test kits 'too late'US-based Lucira first approached the NZ Government about the Covid tests in 2020.10 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldCovid origins unclear but lab leak theory needs study, WHO saysWHO recommends a deeper probe into whether a lab accident may be to blame.10 Jun 01:47 AM
New ZealandCovid: 6297 new cases today, health staff warn of hospital pressureHealth staff warn surge of patients leading to increasing pressure on hospitals.10 Jun 01:30 AM