New Zealand166 Kiwis died from sudden unexpected deaths in epilepsy in 10 yearsSudep is the leading cause of death in people with uncontrolled seizures.16 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi discovery holds clue to dementia, hypertension, migrainesDisturbances to brain blood flow are a known cause in many diseases - such as dementia.14 Jan 03:09 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCat and mouse: NZ Customs and the never ending war on drugs at our borderAs drug smuggling surges into NZ, we visit Customs to see how they try to thwart it12 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCancer frontiers: Five breakthrough areas to watch in the 2020sFrom immunotherapy to genomics, the 2020s are set to bring more big cancer breakthroughs.10 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandDoctor slams bosses after patients' families go without tea or coffeeIt's the one thing we can offer family members at a time of crisis, doctor says.30 Dec 03:51 AM
New ZealandPatient advocacy group demands doubling of Pharmac budgetGroup says Pharmac spends less and waits longer to fund drugs than other OECD countries.03 Dec 06:13 AM
New Zealand$5m project to begin building NZ's first 'gene bank'Scientists aim to tackle diseases hurting Kiwis by building NZ's first genomic database.01 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe nonagenarian graduate: Doctorate in Medicine for 90-year-oldRecipient is a pioneer in critical care medicine in New Zealand.30 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandA third of kids are vaping - principalsSchools and health groups call for quick action against vaping.26 Nov 12:56 AM
WorldAussie facing 20 years for taking ADHD medication to BaliAn Australian man is facing two decades behind bars for stowing pills used to treat ADHD.24 Nov 08:36 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Posthumous parenting is a brave new worldEDITORIAL: Children are conceived and growing up in increasingly less mainstream ways.22 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandGrowing human brain cells gets $16m boostBrain researchers will never have to wash cars to raise money again.21 Nov 09:00 AM
PremiumPremiumTennisWhanganui's teen rowing star Niamh Monk heads StatesideThe old head on young shoulders has thought of career and sporting achievements in tandem.19 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldThe most remote emergency roomLife and death in rural America when the doctor is 700 miles away.17 Nov 02:13 AM
EmploymentShe's helped 150 people die: 'It's been the most rewarding work of my life'Stefanie Green has a job few of us would want to do.13 Nov 08:38 PM
New ZealandThree deaths following epilepsy drug brand switchPharmac forced patients using the medicine lamotrigine to switch brands.12 Nov 04:58 AM
New ZealandParamedics face new professional rulesParamedics have long called to be recognised like other health professionals.05 Nov 12:44 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPunches and death threats - a GP's journey in treating addictsMount doctor is one of a handful of GPs in NZ who treat those with dependency issues.02 Nov 04:52 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionComment: Medicinal cannabis is NZ's big global opportunityComment: Many Kiwis underestimate the huge potential of this exciting new sector.31 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJake Bailey: Imagining healthy medical office zealJake Bailey is fascinated by a medical clinic where they've a foot in every camp.30 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ discovery could point to better Alzheimer's treatmentDiscovery led by NZ scientists could lead to better treatment of Alzheimer's disease.23 Oct 02:14 AM
New ZealandDon't 'drink and ride': Booze big factor in Auckland e-scooter injuriesDoctors warn not to 'drink and ride', as booze factors in quarter of e-scooter injuries.22 Oct 12:03 AM
LifestyleFiji's kava craze putting people to sleepIt's heading to New Zealand in bigger quantities.19 Oct 07:17 PM
New ZealandMeasles outbreak has peaked, cases now decliningAuckland Regional Public Health Service is addressing media about the measles outbreak.10 Oct 12:05 AM
New ZealandCancer shock: Kiwis asked to dig deep after 6yo's treatment costs climbNora's family have been told they'll need another $70,000 for the treatment.01 Oct 07:30 PM
LifestyleComment: Why the way my dad died was 'good,' but not perfectHarriet Brown on death and birth and how both are linked by pain.29 Sep 06:49 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandParacetamol 'as good as costly painkillers'Paracetamol is just as good as costlier medicines for sprains and falls, a study shows.29 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMother fights to cut son's medicationA mother worries her son has a drug-induced liver injury but can't get his dose lowered.29 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandSay goodbye to doctors, the robots are already hereDoctors, teachers, accountants and architects are all likely to be displaced by robots.26 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe H-bug: Lessons from the 1950s as NZ faces looming superbug threatAn 'orgy' of antibiotic use created a lethal epidemic 60 years ago. What did we learn?19 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGP struck off for indecent assaultsRakesh Kumar Chawdhry is now out on parole after being jailed for the offending.09 Sep 08:23 PM
New Zealand'No jab, no pay': Dr Lance O'Sullivan says cut benefits for parents who won't vaccinateProminent doctor wants fines, benefit cuts for parents who won't vaccinate.02 Sep 09:30 PM
New ZealandPharmac announces new cancer drugs on the wayThree new cancer drugs could be on the shelves by November if consultation goes well.01 Sep 01:13 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHospitals overflowing: Patients kept for hours in ambulancesEDs at crisis point: "Dangerous" practice puts patients at extreme risk.28 Aug 05:00 PM
