New ZealandDeregistered doctor's 'miracle' cancer cure is still for saleA 'miracle liquid' cure for cancer is still for sale despite it being merely bleach water.22 Jul 09:44 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessFormer TV host's NZ cannabis company strikes US distribution dealNUBU Pharmaceuticals now has two global distribution deals.14 Jul 05:31 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessKiwi medicinal cannabis company secures deal with German distributorRua Bioscience is growing its medicinal cannabis global export strategy.13 Jul 07:00 AM
New ZealandNZ's restrictions on the supply of prescription drugs to be easedRestricted dispensing of pharmaceutical medicine is now (mostly) returning to normal.09 Jul 04:17 AM
New Zealand'Scariest feeling ever': Teen watches as his body wastes awayPharmac won't fund a drug that could help a Gore teen stop his body from atrophy.01 Jul 09:39 PM
New ZealandMassive queues at Covid-19 testing centre - public scramble after new casesMore than 50 cars were waiting in line outside St Lukes' testing centre this morning.17 Jun 12:26 AM
New ZealandThe next once-a-century pandemic is coming sooner than you thinkThe Conversation: But Covid-19 can help us get ready.14 Jun 09:46 PM
Lifestyle'Took long enough': Band-Aid launches inclusive skin tone bandage rangeThe new line of Band-Aid bandages has received mixed reviews.13 Jun 10:28 PM
New ZealandDrug Foundation stands by ad campaignThe Drug Foundation is defending a campaign that's being labelled "misleading".11 Jun 11:40 PM
WorldCovid 19: Animal tests give vaccine hopeFerrets, monkeys and mice used to ensure safety of Covid-19 drugs.07 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandReview backs epilepsy drug funding, despite suspected deathsFive deaths last year were suspected of being related to the brand switch.05 Jun 02:43 AM
New ZealandImagination the key to success in medical research, says knight'If you've got a good imagination, you'll come up with solutions for all sorts of things'.31 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew Covid-19 antibody blood test to check for undetected casesThe number of confirmed Covid-19 cases across NZ could rise - thanks to a new blood test.28 May 09:40 PM
WorldWHO warns Covid-19 infections 'on the way up'A top health expert warned the world is still in the middle of the coronavirus outbreak.26 May 10:05 PM
WorldBreakthrough in treatment for Covid-19Researchers have found a way to treat Covid-19 before it turns deadly.25 May 09:03 PM
New ZealandPharmacist dispenses wrong medication, woman suffers internal bleedingHe then altered records to pin the blame on another staff member.25 May 03:17 AM
WorldTrump's virus drug linked to increased risk of deathExperts say antimalarial medication should not be given to Covid-19 patients.23 May 08:09 AM
BDBDNew ZealandKiwi company enters race for Covid-19 vaccineVaccine uses technology already developed at Massey University.22 May 10:13 PM
New ZealandFocus Live: More medicines and vaccines with $160m Budget health boostThe Government will bolster Pharmac's budget by an extra $160 million to ensure NZ has access to more medicines and vaccines.Watch09 May 11:18 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhat does our Covid-19 reaction say about how we could respond to legal euthanasia?"Covid-19 has uncovered the reality of how truly we care about the vulnerable."07 May 01:45 AM
World'Recovered' patients may have virus deep in their lungsResidual virus found in the lungs of a patient who tested negative three times.30 Apr 08:28 AM
New ZealandPharmac won't fund spinal muscular atrophy SpinrazaFunding for Spinraza, drug to help prolong the lives of SMA babies, given lower priority.23 Apr 10:20 PM
New ZealandGPs have funding pulled just as they're bracing for 'tsunami' post-lockdownSecond wave of funding to GPS blocked as they prepare for a tsunami of patients.21 Apr 06:30 PM
New ZealandCanned oxygen business' 'risky' claims product could help fight Covid-19Professor says oxygen use can actually damage the lungs, rather than help.20 Apr 03:19 AM
New Zealand'We are holding our breath': Doctor warns of 'serious catch-up' after Covid crisisA man who had a heart attack delayed going to ED because he didn't want to be a burden.18 Apr 11:43 PM
WorldRacing to be the first to crack the Covid-19 codeFirst Bletchley Park, now a new generation of code-breakers are deciphering coronavirus.18 Apr 09:38 PM
WorldCovid-19: Some turn to herbal medicineWith no approved drugs for Covid-19, some people are turning to alternative medicines.17 Apr 02:26 AM
New ZealandNZ needs its own Covid-19 vaccine programme, scientists sayVaccines made overseas could be hard to source if other countries hoard supplies.14 Apr 06:43 PM
WorldTrump mocked for 'brilliant germ' and antibiotics commentTrump has been mercilessly mocked online for his weird coronavirus ramble.11 Apr 08:41 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe New New Zealanders: How our lives will change after a time of coronavirusSome of the change we face in the next year will be tough. Some will be lovely.11 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldWhy the race for a vaccine is as much about politics as it is scienceThe dash for a Covid-19 vaccine is dominated by private-sector companies.10 Apr 11:46 PM
New Zealand'Wild West': Armed guards protect PPE to get it to NZOne supplier is bringing 500 tonnes of PPE to New Zealand on five chartered flights.09 Apr 01:27 AM
New ZealandBig Read: Coronavirus v the incredible human immune systemHow does our dazzlingly clever immune system confront coronavirus? Jamie Morton explains.06 Apr 06:51 AM
New ZealandCoronavirus: Two new infection clusters as cases climb past 1000There are now 12 significant clusters of Covid-19 in New Zealand and 1039 total cases.05 Apr 03:03 AM
