New ZealandShane Reti stands firm in face of criticism of Māori health commentsReti is under fire for comments he made comparing Māori life expectancy to the 1840s.10 May 06:58 AM
Kahu'It's changed my whole perspective on being a mum'Māori health providers are hoping a new programme will be key to reducing infant deaths.10 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandWhangārei man sentenced to preventive detention for attack on his partnerTawhai spent much of his adulthood in custody but did little to address his offending.10 May 02:43 AM
New ZealandNZ just passed a million Covid cases - what comes next?NZ's case count just passed the million mark. What does that mean and what lies ahead?10 May 01:03 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Like a dark blanket that covers your life': Depressed mum 'not critical enough' for support"She looks at me and goes 'mummy do you not want me any more?'"09 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFirst thousand days crucial for lifelong mental health, new report saysDoes adulthood begin at 25? Brain development research sparks call for health overhaul.09 May 05:50 AM
New ZealandDentist apologises for botched treatmentA woman almost lost a tooth after her dentist failed to identify significant decay.09 May 03:24 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe link between cancer and fat explainedThe International Agency for Research on Cancer has linked 13 cancers to excess weight.08 May 11:45 PM
New ZealandSurgical mesh: Report reveals restorative justice helpful for victims but action to protect others slowThe impact of the government's restorative justice for mesh has been examined.08 May 11:31 PM
New Zealand'Taken over the world': BA.5 in NZ - expect more cases and deaths, expert warnsEpidemiologist Michael Baker expects BA.5 has already spread deep into the community.08 May 10:59 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldAs poor nations seek Covid pills, officials fear repeat of Aids crisisNew York Times: Same obstacles and inequities exist as two decades ago.08 May 10:29 PM
LifestyleThe truth about lemon water in the morningsIs there really any point to starting your day with lukewarm water and a dash of lemon?08 May 09:15 PM
KahuWeight loss journey key to former EIT student helping othersMy role is to support people to achieve their goals.08 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandLessons from mum who had Covid for 35 days. Is infection as mild as some suggest?Is a Covid-19 infection really as mild as some are suggesting?08 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLife-threatening endometriosis delays, surgery wait times up to three yearsOn average, women in NZ wait 8.7 years from onset symptoms to be formally diagnosed.08 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandEating disorders increase 'significantly' in NZ, calls on Govt to step up support, servicesKiwis with eating disorders say plans to help are too little, too late.08 May 05:00 PM
LifestyleSeeing the light: Why 'near-death experiences' will be studied more seriouslyMillions of people around the world have inhabited a "grey zone" between living and dying.08 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandHospices struggling as costs skyrocketHospice sector calling for an increase in baseline funding for hospices from government.07 May 10:11 PM
New ZealandNew Zealand Medical Association faces fatal prognosisMembers of the NZMA are being urged to stop the institution from going into liquidation.07 May 10:06 PM
New ZealandHealth workers' industrial action starts tomorrow, DHB offer hopes to avoid strikeDisruption will vary around the country when health workers take industrial action.07 May 09:49 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPaula Bennett: How unlucky to be a Kiwi and not get access to life-saving medicinesPharmac's funding needs an overhaul, says Paula Bennett07 May 06:00 PM
New Zealand'The happiness is incomparable': Midwife retires after 51-year careerWhen midwife Grace Pillay began delivering babies 51 years ago, ultrasounds weren't used.07 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'We live in a man's world': NZ lags behind other countries in women's health"When we look at systems of all sorts around the world we see inequality for women."07 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMarathon effort: From heart transplant surgery to long-distance running raceHeart transplant recipient Jack Church has grabbed his second chance at life07 May 05:00 PM
VideoGreat Minds | Working through regretHamish and Kyle discuss how to work through life's big regrets. Video / NZ HeraldWatch07 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDoctors told her she was just overweight - turns out, she had ovarian cancer'Something needs to change, you can't just push it away as women's problems.'07 May 08:29 AM
New ZealandKiwis consider medical tourism as elective surgery wait lists get longerWhat about heading overseas for surgery? Is it safe and is it cheaper?07 May 02:19 AM
WorldMan who received pig heart transplant may have died from 'swine virus'A surgeon reveals that an infected pig heart may have contributed to the patient's death.07 May 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleCollision course: Unravelling the link between athletes and dementia"I can't help but be a little bit terrified that it could be my future."06 May 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: No, doctor, it's not just in her headOPINION: Our editorial on a new series looking at too often dismissive treatment women.06 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Women let down by system': ACC pays out $27m to women harmed by health treatment'There are so many areas that could be improved to better [women's] outcomes," GP says.06 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFurther court action possible for 'shocking' landlords ordered to pay 'vulnerable' tenants $38,000MBIE considers further legal action in 'shocking' case of RTA-breaching Chch landlords.06 May 03:00 AM
New ZealandMāori health providers: Youth funding a 'sticking plaster on a huge gaping, festering wound'Empower midwifes to deliver extended healthcare, says Māori health advocate06 May 02:56 AM
PoliticsWatch: PM speaks to media as Govt unveils new projectsPolice, schools, TVNZ to invest in clean tech as Government aims to cut emissions.06 May 01:00 AM
