New Zealand'Covid didn't come from a lab': Scientists narrow down pandemic's originsNew evidence could help answer what started the spread of Covid-19.19 Sep 05:00 PM
LifestyleLight pollution may be linked to Alzheimer's, research suggestsLight pollution is associated with a number of health problems.18 Sep 11:45 PM
WorldNew law bans silent prayer near abortion clinics, police to enforceSilent prayer banned near abortion clinics; new law brings in 150m buffer zone.18 Sep 09:34 PM
LifestyleHas Kate Middleton gone back to work?The appearance is considered a 'major step back' to normality for the Princess of Wales.18 Sep 07:30 PM
New ZealandMillions awarded to combat invasive gold clamThe gold clam was found in the Waikato River in May last year.18 Sep 07:09 PM
LifestyleLighten up: Healthy ways to sweeten your diet this springSpring brings an abundance of fresh, juicy fruit that can be the star of any dessert.18 Sep 06:00 PM
Politics‘North Korean’: Health boss wouldn't request gag orders on staff, NDAs under reviewLester Levy faced a grilling at a select committee.18 Sep 02:44 AM
LifestyleFood, sleep, steps: Is tracking our health healthy?Keeping track of what we eat and how much we sleep can be exhausting.18 Sep 02:19 AM
New Zealand'We all miss him': Mum-of-four on losing husband to blood cancerEvery day eight New Zealanders are diagnosed with a form of blood cancer.17 Sep 11:02 PM
EntertainmentSir Brian May's wife gives health update after he suffers stroke'You have to take things slowly, chill a bit. He’s not that kind of animal!'17 Sep 10:02 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Health NZ v nurses – what's really up with staffing levels?OPINION: Also in today's letters – climate policy, speed limits and sentencing reforms.17 Sep 05:00 PM
PoliticsFamily of man who died at Buller Hospital waiting for answers amid investigationA petition urging MPs to act urgently to support Buller healthcare was delivered.17 Sep 05:14 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionBedroom swelter: Too hot upstairs in new Auckland terraces, apartmentsFree-standing fans, airconditioning units, ceiling fans and heat pumps go into bedrooms.17 Sep 02:00 AM
LifestyleWhy poo problems could put you at risk of varicose veinsA gastroenterologist explains what causes varicose veins.17 Sep 01:57 AM
WorldAntibiotic resistance could cause over 39 million deaths by 2050One study forecast a near-70% future increase in deaths due to antimicrobial resistance.16 Sep 11:34 PM
New ZealandHealth NZ cut nursing costs, staff not back-filled as patients wait to be seenHealth New Zealand insists recruitment has continued in the nursing sector.16 Sep 07:35 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Basing healthcare on need is right, but equity also needs urgent attentionOPINION: Inequities for Māori and Pasifika will not go away.16 Sep 05:05 PM
New ZealandGPs say specialist shortages at Whanganui Hospital adding to strain"These shortages are having a tangible impact on patient care."16 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe truth about ‘man flu’New York Times: Experts reveal biological reasons for men's 'man flu' overreactions.16 Sep 05:00 PM
LifestyleSome women get pregnant even after having their tubes tied, study findsA study found tubal sterilisation less effective than previously thought.16 Sep 05:30 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleAddiction debate: Is it a disease or a choice? Experts weigh inNew York Times: Should addiction be reclassified as a chronic brain disease?16 Sep 04:37 AM
LifestyleWhat is 'traptox'? The surprising cure for tech neck sufferersDoctors report a rise in patients seeking the unconventional 'tech neck' treatment.16 Sep 04:04 AM
EntertainmentDemi Moore gives Bruce Willis health updateWillis was diagnosed with aphasia and later frontotemporal dementia.16 Sep 03:34 AM
New ZealandCatheter unchanged for four months: Patient suffers life-threatening complicationsThe home care company, Nurse Maude, has been told to apologise and make changes.16 Sep 02:00 AM
New ZealandOne last ride: The race to reunite a dying man and his beloved bikeThe bike on which Rob Appleton rode the length of the country for charity has been stolen.16 Sep 01:18 AM
New Zealand'Significant' increase in serious lung disease around NZThe number of NZers impacted by asthma or serious lung disease has increased 40%.15 Sep 11:10 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Why Princess Kate’s personal cancer update should provide inspiration for us allOPINION: Kate's emotional and symbolic health update is a rare personal move.15 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCecilia Robinson: Netsafe's social media stance out of touchOPINION: One in four Kiwi teens face mental illness as social media risks escalate.15 Sep 04:33 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleWhat to do when your hearing is failing youTelegraph: New research shows how even mild hearing loss hugely increases dementia risk.15 Sep 02:00 AM
LifestyleWhat’s really behind the ADHD epidemic?ADHD diagnoses are soaring among teenagers and adults.15 Sep 01:39 AM
LifestyleYour gas stove could be making your asthma worseLiving in a household that uses gas can come with health implications. Here's what to do.15 Sep 12:01 AM
New Zealand'I swung': The spider crawling down her windscreen that she couldn't catchAilsa Slui, 80, says she would be blind by now if she hadn't sought medical help.14 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRoyalsSarah Beeny: Being cancer-free is frightening but Catherine’s children will get her through itOPINION: The property expert – who got the all-clear last year – has advice for Kate.14 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNew research: How screentime can damage our kidsWe often use screens as 'electronic babysitters' but it comes with a range of risks.14 Sep 05:00 PM
