WorldJack the Ripper mystery: Theory about identity of killer ‘revealed’ in medical recordsSarah Bax Horton claims to have pinpointed the man behind the 19th-century killings.16 Jul 04:20 AM
New ZealandMeet Frankie Whitehead: The 'strong' eight-year-old who has beaten leukaemia three timesA Northland family is aiming to raise $15,000 for Leukaemia & Blood Cancer NZ.16 Jul 03:51 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: Promising news on Alzheimer’sOpinion: Our editorial on US approval for a new drug treatment.15 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Ban it': NZ medical experts call out pharmaceutical advertisingThe Council of Medical Colleges want to stop the advertisement of medicines.14 Jul 08:52 AM
WorldKetamine injections for depression? A new study shows promiseThis latest research provides hope for people whose symptoms are harder to treat.14 Jul 05:53 AM
New ZealandWhite Cross saga a symptom of healthcare crisis, poverty advocate saysMany parents were shocked about the $49 fee for a medical visit for kids under 14.14 Jul 03:49 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHospital loses accreditation for its radiology departmentStaff shortages and ageing equipment sees radiation department stripped of accreditation.12 Jul 02:49 AM
New ZealandKaitāia Hospital health coach easing the anxiety of those seeking helpInnovative roles are being used to help both the healthcare system and patients cope.10 Jul 05:00 PM
TravelTragic update from family of man medically evacuated from BaliThe family's ordeal began 10 days ago, when the man collapsed on holiday to Bali.10 Jul 10:22 AM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesEnforcers and budding entrepreneurs: The medicinal cannabis power listThe dope dozen: the most influential NZ players on the medicinal scene.09 Jul 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe silent change: What to expect when going through perimenopauseBIG READ: Dr Linda Dear labels perimenopause a "blind spot".08 Jul 10:00 PM
New Zealand'I burst into tears': Pensioners left without care due to no-shows"I’ve been left here having to ring my husband at work."07 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandMed school at Waikato uni is National's election promiseNational's plan will also include more medical school placements at Auckland and Otago05 Jul 07:50 PM
OpinionBrooke van Velden: Race criteria for health waitlists 'mindboggling'Opinion: Government's ethnic waitlist factor papers over cracks of healthcare failures.04 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandDoctor crashed into motorist after driving drunk on wrong side of the roadHe did not check to see if anyone was injured.04 Jul 05:27 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRural doctors under the pump“The issue has been there for a very long time."03 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Flames emerged from mouth’: Man’s airway catches fire mid-surgeryMemories of the man's burnt face still haunt his family.03 Jul 02:08 AM
New ZealandWoman with sepsis dies after deadly infection unnoticedDespite tests indicating the woman had sepsis, it went untreated until it was too late.03 Jul 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWorld-first NZ ketamine study: Is this how ‘Special K’ can treat severe depression?A world-first NZ study is exploring party drug ketamine as a quick-acting anti-depressant.02 Jul 01:21 AM
New ZealandSecrets of the dying: Hospice nurses reveal patients' last wishesA patient who would only meet in a pub, a man whose wife said he was going to die at 3pm.01 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldHow ‘good viruses’ can save us from our antibiotics timebombTimes: Phages are ruthless biological killing machines - and bacteria are their prey.28 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandImportant milestone for health services in KāpitiKāpiti Day Hospital set to open.27 Jun 02:48 AM
New Zealand'Overlooked': 4yo girl's diabetes missed twice before diagnosisThe family of a girl with Type 1 diabetes suffered stress after a delayed diagnosis.26 Jun 02:00 AM
New ZealandOutsourcing elective surgeries was costing Waikato DHB $25m a yearPublic hospital hired consultant for $2.4 million to reduce $25m outsourcing bill.20 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWoman sent home from ED with chest pain died hours later of cardiac arrestHer family felt her death could have been avoided if due diligence had been carried out.19 Jun 02:00 AM
New Zealand‘Game-changing’ cancer detection testBlood test to detect bowel cancer could save countless lives.18 Jun 06:56 PM
New ZealandStruck off doc who touched teens claims no sexual motivationTribunal: The teens should have been able to rely on him not to abuse their trust.12 Jun 04:29 AM
New Zealand‘We need more people to donate’: NZ Blood Service plea as demand outstrips supplyLess than 4 per cent donates, meaning NZ may be forced to compete on global market.11 Jun 08:13 AM
New ZealandDiscrimination or dishonesty? Paramedic, St John in job rejection fightWoman claims St John withdrew a job offer because of her medical condition.09 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandBrian Tamaki called out over false claims The Warehouse is selling puberty blockersWarehouse says it is not selling puberty blockers or any prescription medicines.09 Jun 03:41 AM
New Zealand'Disgraceful': Doctor gave drugs to man with history of drug abuseChristopher Bevan Paltridge imported steroids in dead patient’s name.07 Jun 05:25 AM
PremiumPremiumSharesPacific Edge shares slump; CEO responds after 'disappointing' newsPacific Edge faces a big drop in revenue.07 Jun 05:13 AM
New ZealandLead Whakaari burns surgeon Dr Richard Wong She honoured on King's Birthday'We rebuild bodies to restore lives and that’s what we're trying to do.'04 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandFar North health volunteer awarded Queen's Service MedalVenus Cherrington is retired but still saving lives - and now has a QSM.04 Jun 05:00 PM
