New ZealandAntidepressant in short supply as pandemic holds up shipmentFluoxetine is in short supply after shipment from India held up by Covid-19.03 Apr 07:47 PM
New ZealandArrogant or unintentional: David Clark's slip-upRiders, cyclists, docs torn over Health Minister David Clark's flouting of lockdown rules.03 Apr 02:30 AM
New ZealandCoronavirus: Struggling GPs handed financial lifelineSome general practices had warned they would go out of business this week.31 Mar 06:16 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandVirus threat: 'Madness' for cancer sufferer, and a plea to Jacinda ArdernJacinda Ardern is being asked to open access to drugs Pharmac won't pay for.31 Mar 05:31 AM
New Zealand'We are risking our lives to save others': Hospital staff rally for better PPEHealth care workers express major concerns with Ministry of Health's PPE guidelines.30 Mar 09:45 PM
New ZealandFlu, measles jabs still crucial during lockdown: 'We do not want to see measles coming back'Vaccination is a priority even during lockdown, immunisation expert says.30 Mar 07:10 PM
New Zealand'Desperate' GPs struggle to stay afloat as Covid-19 costs spiralSome GPs need help immediately or they'll be forced to close, member organisation says.29 Mar 03:28 AM
New ZealandCovid 19 coronavirus: 2500 health professionals sign up to combat virusDoctors, nurses, midwives and lab technicians - the Government wants you.27 Mar 03:51 AM
WorldCould chloroquine treat coronavirus?A medicinal chemist answers questions about chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine.26 Mar 11:08 PM
New ZealandProfessor Shaun Hendy on a Covid-19 vaccineProfessor Shaun Hendy explains why it may take a year to create a Covid-19 vaccine that is safe and of which there is enough for all. Audio / Newstalk ZBWatch26 Mar 08:36 PM
New ZealandCovid 19 coronavirus: Stockpiling of medicines putting 'major strain' on suppliesShortage of birth control pills - unrelated to Covid-19 - is also affecting New Zealand.26 Mar 02:23 AM
New ZealandPharmacies struggling as Coronavirus alert level 3 announcedPharmacies are struggling as people rush in to collect their prescriptions.23 Mar 04:15 AM
New ZealandNZ scientists to trial drug on Kiwi patients to combat coronavirusAnti-viral agents for HIV and malaria may offer a "bridge" until Covid-19 vaccine arrives.20 Mar 05:17 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDo more, say Nats, as New Zealand ramps up virus testsVirus test delays in the provinces as the National Party demands more be done.20 Mar 03:16 AM
New Zealand'We are facing the biggest crisis of our time': Urgent calls for retired medical staff to step upOfficial campaign to find the workforce needed is due to launch on Saturday.20 Mar 03:00 AM
WorldCoronavirus cure hope: 79yo successfully treated with experimental drugThe drug, remdesivir, was first developed by US drug firm Gilead to treat Ebola.19 Mar 11:04 PM
New ZealandCoronavirus: Take paracetamol, not ibuprofen, WHO warnsThe WHO investigating after reports the anti-inflammatory could make symptoms worse.17 Mar 06:36 PM
New ZealandHospitals look to cut elective surgery, convert theatres to ICUsAnaesthetic machines in theatres could be used as life support for coronavirus victims.17 Mar 05:40 PM
New ZealandCoronavirus: Medicine, vaccine supply disruptions likely, warns PharmacPharmac is warning further disruptions to medicine supplies are inevitable.16 Mar 06:52 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessCoronavirus: Vitamin C flying off the shelves, but does it boost immunity?Listed maker has sold $1.2m worth in 3 days - the same dollar amount as over 2019.11 Mar 09:40 PM
New ZealandCoronavirus: Set up drive-through clinics, GP says"It's almost like a Starbucks or Maccas drive-through, but as triage for coronavirus."06 Mar 06:14 PM
New ZealandDrug supply disruptions 'inevitable', says PharmacPharmac: Contingency plans in place to ensure no one runs out of their medicine.04 Mar 03:39 AM
New ZealandCoronavirus: 70 medical students ordered back to NZCall made to avoid students being trapped overseas if global travel conditions change.04 Mar 01:06 AM
New ZealandKiwi caught with stash of prescription drugs in Bali may be releasedIndonesian police say the 3kg drug haul is the biggest seizure in the island's history.03 Mar 05:18 AM
Kahu'Unnecessarily early grave': Plea to roll out bowel cancer screening for under-60sEarlier screening for Māori would help make things fair, Bowel Cancer NZ says.25 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandDitching common drug could save 200 Kiwis lives each yearThe prescribed medicine in question is Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) such as Losec.19 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCoronavirus: Cases on Diamond Princess soar past 500The ship's two-week quarantine period ends today.18 Feb 06:58 PM
New ZealandWoman charged with importing illegal bear bile crystalsA global ban on commercially trading in Asiatic black bears has been in force since 1979.16 Feb 07:02 PM
New ZealandWatch: 50 Kiwis tested for coronavirus, all come back negativeMore than 44,000 people have been infected with coronavirus worldwide.12 Feb 02:27 AM
WorldDeadly impact of coronavirus: What infection really does to your bodyThose working in the epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak share their findings.07 Feb 04:42 AM
New ZealandCoronavirus: Kiwi-born doctor told to 'go back to China' on Auckland busDr Linda Lum blew her nose - and a passenger on her bus told her leave the country.01 Feb 10:58 PM
New ZealandFamily's scramble: Race against time for life-changing surgeryFaith's parents want her to be able to walk and talk and play like other 4-year-olds.25 Jan 07:00 PM
New ZealandDisgraced doctor has licence cancelledChawdhry's offending was a gross breach of trust and disgraceful conduct.24 Jan 02:33 AM
