New ZealandDoctor prescribed 'high quantities' of addictive, controlled drugs to colleagueGP's treatment enabled doctor's drug misuse and dependence, the Medical Council said.17 Apr 05:28 AM
Kahu‘Riding roughshod over rangatiratanga’: Academic on therapeutics billGovt warned not to repeat past mistakes by legislating to control rongoā Māori.13 Apr 10:39 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungRed-tape for health products - twists and turns of new billOPINION: Few bills have had such a tortuous journey through Parliament.13 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldElon Musk accuses BBC of covering up vaccine side effectsInterview follows row over Twitter's labelling the broadcaster as ‘government-funded’.13 Apr 02:00 AM
New ZealandCancer patient forks out $25k, drives five hours to avoid twelve-week waiting periodThe woman told the Herald she was disgusted by the waiting periods.12 Apr 05:25 AM
New ZealandGreerton Pathlab clinic re-opens after one-year closureThe Greerton clinic has been closed since the end of April 2022 due to staff shortages.11 Apr 06:12 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Soul-destroying': Northland GPs burnt out amid staff shortageNorthland GPs are criticising the level of funding for general practice.07 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandWhooping cough: Scientists sequence strain but face challenges in tracking spreadThree babies have died from the disease, also known as pertussis, this year.07 Apr 01:12 AM
KahuImmunisation system failing children in vulnerable communities - reportJust 34 per cent of Māori children in South Auckland are fully vaccinated.06 Apr 12:38 AM
World‘Supercharged’ cancer treatment shows promise against rare strainResearchers report using supercharged immune cells is effective in fighting the disease.06 Apr 12:09 AM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentBypass patient v Southern Cross: Court ruling on $105K claimHe was only in this country for a relatively short time and bought the policy.03 Apr 08:40 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'More days on this Earth': Sisters celebrate as 'miracle' drug now available in NZ“I never thought that I would be able to live the life I’m living now ... I’m thriving.”02 Apr 06:00 PM
LifestyleKiwi boy with rare condition faces $144,000 surgery to save him from going blindOnly one other in NZ has the same diagnosis.18 Mar 04:00 PM
TalanoaPacific and Māori women in science: 'You sacrifice what’s comfortable in your life'Women in science: Young Pasifika and Māori women encouraged to choose a unique career.16 Mar 07:15 PM
New Zealand'It can take 10 years to get a diagnosis': Kiwis with rare diseases not reflected in statisticsNew Zealand falls behind other countries in access to medicine for rare diseases.11 Mar 05:36 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘You didn’t plan to grow old’: Miracle drug brings joy - and uncertainty - for KiwisWhat's it like to find out a miracle drug will likely prolong your life by decades?10 Mar 04:00 PM
Kahu'They don't care about us': Whānau fighting cancer share struggles with health systemMāori whānau facing cancer talk about barriers to treatment in current health system.10 Mar 07:00 AM
New ZealandWill Kiwi breakthrough drug for Rett Syndrome make history?NZ drug to help hundreds of thousands of girls and women worldwide awaits FDA approval.09 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Lagging behind': Bay doctor starts petition for more menopausal hormone therapy optionsSince its launch last month, the petition has gained more than 3300 signatures.07 Mar 05:16 PM
KahuSandra Coney: I fear for a public service where people get sacked for expressing their opinionsLong-time health advocate and campaigner Sandra Coney on Rob Campbell's sacking.05 Mar 06:05 PM
WorldCan’t take statins? New pill cuts cholesterol, heart attacksNew kind of cholesterol-lowering drug released to help people who can't have statins.05 Mar 02:00 AM
KahuClaimants seek better protection of rongoā MāoriWAI262 claimants wrapping a protection of taonga around rongoā Māori02 Mar 06:15 PM
Travel‘Fertility tourism’ set to boom in coming yearsA baby boom is predicted for the tourism industry.23 Feb 01:12 AM
MarketsMarijuana merger: Companies burning cash, could be smoked by competitorsReport evaluating proposed merger finds Cannasouth and Eqalis both face significant risks.19 Feb 10:15 PM
New ZealandSurgeon’s warnings after spike in Kiwis wanting cheek fat removed'You’re paying for a procedure that in the long run is going to age your face.'09 Feb 11:59 PM
WorldColombian professor suggests using brain-dead women as surrogate mothersMedical association to apologise regarding controversial suggestion.03 Feb 11:00 PM
KahuStudy to investigate importance of Mātauranga Māori in biosecurity'Mātauranga can provide valuable insights when meeting biosecurity challenges'.28 Dec 03:43 AM
World'Say goodbye to new vaccines and drugs': Drug testing labs face major monkey shortageTelegraph: The shortage comes after a smuggling ring was busted in Cambodia.20 Dec 02:50 AM
KahuHarvard-bound Medical student's desire to uplift Māori health inequalitiesMāori student breaking a glass ceiling.19 Dec 06:22 PM
KahuFunding boost for Maori and Pacific healthy heart equityCommunity-engaged research programmes receive funding for Māori and Pacific healthcare.15 Dec 08:46 PM
New ZealandDoctor suspended for touching medical students’ breastsThe misconduct was in contrast to his excellent clinical and academic results.13 Dec 04:00 AM
WorldNew drug slows Alzheimer’s but can it make a real difference?It's a bright spot after repeated disappointments in the quest for better treatments.30 Nov 06:38 PM
LifestyleSeven signs you may be weeks away from a heart attackResearch finds 95 per cent of heart attack victims had tell-tale symptoms one month prior.19 Nov 09:40 PM
New ZealandFake Middlemore doctor pleads guilty to raft of new chargesYuvaraj Krishnan allegedly used bogus CVs, reference letters and certificates.15 Nov 10:04 PM
