New ZealandLab-grown kidneys move closer to realityA renowned Kiwi scientist's research could point the way to bio-engineering new kidneys.17 Dec 11:41 PM
New ZealandNew drugs to benefit thousands of KiwisThe drugs provide life-changing treatment to those with hepatitis C and haemophilia.17 Dec 02:04 AM
New ZealandLife at stake: Doctor pleads case for desperate patientSteph Aston has been diagnosed with a life-threatening disease - but she can't get help.09 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Fighting for my life': Refused treatment for 'fake' sicknessFactitious disorder label damaging for Ehlers-Danlos syndrome patients who need treatment.09 Dec 04:00 PM
LifestyleMan coughs up 'perfect' blood clotDoctors were left "astonished" when a man coughed up a perfect cast of one of his lungs.07 Dec 07:13 PM
KahuLocal Focus: HIV isn't a death sentence, if detected soon enoughThe surprising lack of awareness about HIV. Made with funding from NZ On Air.30 Nov 08:15 PM
New ZealandPlanned medicinal cannabis eligibility extendedChanges introduced to bill after talks between Government partners.29 Nov 02:26 AM
New ZealandMedicine shortage: Pharmacists rationing paracetamolWhanganui pharmacy raises alarm on stock20 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandNine-month wait for crucial heart scanNine month delay for crucial heart scan. "It only takes that long to have a baby."16 Nov 04:00 PM
LifestyleAlternative health practitioner: 'Health organisations tried to shut me down'The naturopath had paint thrown at her car. Made with funding from NZ On Air.16 Nov 03:02 AM
WorldSurgeons separate conjoined girlsConjoined twins from Bhutan were separated at an Australian hospital on Friday.09 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandDoctor thought to have penned meningococcal letterHealth board suspects meningococcal claims penned by a senior doctor.31 Oct 04:40 AM
New ZealandMeningococcal death: Doctor allegedly joked delay was to finish dessertDoctor was at Japanese restaurant when emergency call about meningococcal case came.25 Oct 04:47 AM
New ZealandMinistry warns of dangers of purchasing medicines onlineIn NZ, drugs for the treatment of erectile dysfunction is the most common type seized.25 Oct 04:05 AM
New ZealandParents recount final hours with son: 'The nurses with Zachary were crying'A new coroner's inquiry into the death of an Auckland student from meningococcal disease.23 Oct 09:00 PM
LifestyleCancer trial offers hope of precious extra timeNew treatment could offer 10 months' extra life for women with aggressive breast cancer.21 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew blood test detects heart attack risk in 15 minutesPrevious blood-testing procedures could take one to two hours to reveal the risk level.20 Oct 11:56 PM
OpinionLizzie MarvellyLizzie Marvelly: Tramadol trend is a prescription for troubleCOMMENT: Tramadol is not a drug that you want to muck around with.19 Oct 09:00 PM
New ZealandNew Zealand children's medication usage at a glanceTeens taking a prescribed antidepressant has increased by 50 per cent over five years.24 Sep 10:03 PM
New ZealandPersonal medicines dropped from NZ arrival cardA new arrival card will come into effect on October 1.24 Sep 07:02 AM
New ZealandTen people poisoned by synthetic cannabis in 48 hours"It's a trend that has been on the rise for some time now," doctor says.21 Sep 12:10 AM
New ZealandThree Kiwis bag Cambridge scholarshipsScholarships mark outstanding academic ability, leadership potential, integrity and vision19 Sep 08:22 AM
New ZealandTeleradiology: Kiwi patient care compromised, college warnsConcerns flagged over overseas teleradiological doctors not requiring registration in NZ.19 Sep 05:29 AM
New ZealandBreakthrough reveals NZ siblings' one-in-billion conditionA breakthrough has revealed the condition that's plagued Rebecca Clough for 19 years. Credit: Aotearoa Science AgencyWatch09 Sep 12:50 AM
New ZealandHeart op study stuns expertsBlood transfusions given to older heart surgery patients could do more harm than good.03 Sep 06:00 PM
LifestyleDoctor says pay gap fair: 'Women don't work as hard'A doctor in Texas has sparked outrage over his comments about female colleagues.02 Sep 09:59 PM
New ZealandDevice to reverse crippling impacts of Parkinson'sDrug delivery device aims to restore movement and give back a quality of life.26 Aug 01:10 AM
New ZealandMS patient tells of stress of meeting Pharmac criteriaMS sufferer fears his livelihood will stop when he can't access MS drug anymore.13 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandMS sufferers missing out on life-enhancing drugsExpert claims Pharmac is basing its funding for MS drugs on its budget, not evidence.13 Aug 06:00 PM
OpinionNanogirl: Organs grown on demandCOMMENT: Research could be a life-saver for those needing transplants.10 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandActress Lucy Lawless among backers of medicinal cannabis useA panel including actress Lucy Lawless are pushing the benefits of medicinal cannabis.05 Aug 10:46 PM
LifestyleThe life-changing call: 'I knew he was in a lot of trouble'After the call from the hospital, Karin Kinny needed to get to the hospital, fast.28 Jul 10:59 PM
New ZealandComment: Is medical cannabis a wolf in sheep's clothing?Potential benefits need to be weighed against the arguments for potential risks.26 Jul 05:00 PM
