New ZealandFocus: Daughter of Cambodian refugee gives back by becoming GP in South AucklandA miraculous is act of kindness saw her father spared from execution by the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia, now Rebecca Ly wants to mirror that by giving back and becoming a GP in South Auckland. Video / Sylvie WhinrayWatch08 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPharmac removes medicine dispensing restrictionsPharmacists will return to dispensing three months' supply of most medicines.30 Jul 03:16 AM
New ZealandPharmac report: Should rich people get subsidised medicine?Should high income workers pay higher tax for medicine or more on health insurance?28 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNew cord bank in NZ: Ground-breaking or waste of money?New cord bank promises to help safeguard children against 100 diseases.24 Jul 05:00 PM
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
