EconomyNicola Willis says Chorus sales money could go towards funding hospitals and schoolsWillis said Chorus move does not amount to asset sales, insists economy is improving.10 Oct 12:24 AM
WorldTrump, Kennedy push false autism link to circumcision and painkillersExperts say studies used by Trump and Kennedy were riddled with major flaws.09 Oct 10:46 PM
WorldUN unveils 60-day aid plan for Gaza once ceasefire startsUN official Tom Fletcher says plan will feed 2.1 million people once ceasefire starts.09 Oct 10:02 PM
LifestyleMy partner was only 60 when he was diagnosed with young onset Alzheimer's. This is what I've learntThe number of Kiwis with dementia will more than double in the next 25 years, study shows.09 Oct 07:30 PM
New ZealandTeen fighting aggressive cancer finds new hope after given weeks to liveCancer-battling teen given weeks to live turns to traditional healing.09 Oct 06:35 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleA plea from doctors: Cool it on the supplementsNew York Times: How safe are your supplements? Doctors question what’s in the bottle.09 Oct 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Senseless waste of life': Mother blasts facility after son dies from peanut allergyA post-mortem has confirmed Riley Brown died after eating a meal containing trace amounts.09 Oct 05:55 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSarah Dalton: NZers' health is getting worse and it's costing us billionsLife expectancy has stalled for the first time in six decades.09 Oct 05:00 PM
WorldMaine school swaps detention for hiking to boost students’ wellbeingCounsellor Leslie Trundy swapped after-school detention for 5km hikes.09 Oct 04:00 PM
Entertainment'I'm not dying': Dolly Parton addresses fans' fears about her healthThe 79-year-old says she’s having ‘a few treatments here and there’.08 Oct 08:51 PM
Politics'Colossal failure': New report rips into punitive drug laws, argues for health-based decriminalisation'Our drug laws are unsafe and the status quo is untenable' – NZ Drug Foundation 08 Oct 07:30 PM
LifestyleA first timer's guide to therapy: Here's what to know about mental health support in NZDr Kate MacKrill on the barriers to seeking therapy, the cost and how to get started. 08 Oct 07:01 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe savoury foods that spike your blood sugar - and what to eat insteadTelegraph: Everyday food swaps to help avoid sharp glucose spikes.08 Oct 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleShould you brush your teeth before or after breakfast? What experts sayWashington Post: There are pros and cons for both.08 Oct 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThis scientist studies ultra-processed foods. Here’s what he eats in a dayWashington Post: How to find healthy choices, even among ultra-processed foods.08 Oct 12:00 AM
Politics'Not surprising', Luxon says as National dives into 20s in latest poll The latest results show the centre-left could govern.07 Oct 11:18 PM
LifestyleAttention-seeking or cry for help?: The Gen Z term taking over social mediaThe idea of 'crashing out' has split the internet - but what does it mean. 07 Oct 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleAutism, ADHD, anxiety: Can a diagnosis make you better?New York Times: Researchers explore why mental health labels can both help and harm.07 Oct 06:00 PM
New ZealandHospitals hand out $13m in vouchers to ease ED pressureMore than 130,000 patients were redirected from EDs to urgent care or telehealth.07 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Devastating': Teen skier faces 1yr in wheelchair after breaking back, legs on Mt RuapehuŌamaru boy Charlie Lane, 13, aspired to become a ski medic.07 Oct 04:00 PM
EntertainmentWhy is NZ Blood asking me if my nipples retract?Blood service employees are asking us to 'check those titties' in a perfect' social video07 Oct 07:00 AM
WorldCommon inhalers carry heavy climate cost, study findsMany people can medically use greener inhalers: uptake slow in US due to policy, pricing.07 Oct 12:15 AM
WorldWHO: Millions of children now hooked on vapingChildren are on average nine times more likely than adults to vape, UN health agency says.06 Oct 07:41 PM
LifestyleAuckland GP was cleared of breast cancer. Five months later, she underwent a double mastectomyDr Annie Si's cancer was found in between her regular mammograms.06 Oct 07:00 PM
WorldTrump 'happy' to work with Democrats on health care, if shutdown endsDemocrats are blocking a funding bill until Obamacare subsidies are extended.06 Oct 06:36 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleWhy you should eat more eggs - and the healthiest ways to cook themTelegraph: There’s more to the humble egg than just protein.06 Oct 06:00 PM
Politics'Disturbing': Doctors slam Govt's plan to buy vapes for smokers Health NZ asked the vaping industry for quotes and talked up the PR benefits of a deal.06 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWaikato water contamination: Schools stay closed for start of termSchools may need to implement a "distance learning programme" if they can not reopen soon.06 Oct 06:49 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleDiagnosis surge: Should the autism spectrum be split apart?NY Times: Families of people with severe autism say they're being pushed to the sidelines.06 Oct 05:00 AM
New Zealand'No words can mend the wounds:' Parents' trauma after boy dies in hospitalThe HDC found the 3yo boy didn't get "reasonable" care after being taken to a rural ED.06 Oct 01:00 AM
New ZealandElective surgery wait times improve – but is it sustainable? 'Short sprints of extra effort may make a difference ... but they also burn people out.'05 Oct 11:16 PM
LifestyleHow prepared is NZ for the coming dementia wave?Health advocates warn Māori, Pacific and Asian communities face fastest rise.05 Oct 09:26 PM
WorldDoctors describe ‘horrific’ scenes in GazaMore than 67,000 people have been killed since Israel’s campaign began.05 Oct 08:34 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsKiwis are drinking less, and violent crime is dropping. New data shows how the two relateThe number of victims of alcohol-related violent offending is dropping. 05 Oct 08:31 PM
