New ZealandJolie-linked gene mutation focus of NZ cancer studyHigh-risk genetic mutation made famous by Angelina Jolie focus of major NZ cancer study.22 Apr 04:06 AM
LifestyleToddler battling Alzheimer's forgot how to crawlHolly was a bubbly little girl, until she developed a condition similar to Alzheimer's.19 Apr 09:06 PM
New ZealandAuckland nurses rally to demand better pay, staffingNurses say a "safe environment for both patients and nurses" at the top of their agenda.18 Apr 10:26 PM
New ZealandDying dad bypasses Pharmac, buys drugs from India 'to stay alive'With a prescription and the right contacts, Baden Ngan Kee bought himself an extra year.17 Apr 06:11 AM
LifestyleSeven body organs you can live withoutCan you guess which body parts you could lose and still live a relatively normal life?12 Apr 01:36 AM
New ZealandDoctors gearing up for flu jabsThe flu vaccine has arrived in New Zealand - but will it work?09 Apr 12:45 AM
New ZealandRewiring brain may reverse PCOS infertility, Kiwi study findsStudy may be a breakthrough for women with polycystic ovary syndrome.08 Apr 11:08 PM
New ZealandDaisy dreams of a life without crutchesCutting edge tech promises orthotics users a chance to walk pain free - but at a cost.07 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandBullying problem - 'Nurses eat their young'They're belittled, humiliated and pushed to their limits. Mava Enoka reports.04 Apr 06:30 AM
New ZealandMum's C-section misery: 'I exploded on the inside'Nicole Kildare says short-staffing at Tauranga Hospital over Christmas nearly killed her.03 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandEDs asked to join screening effort for dodgy new drugsEDs seeing new wave of ultra-potent synthetic drugs are being invited to join new effort.01 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandTop uni library cuts 45 jobs, more to comeMusic school and library cuts foreshadow more job losses as varsity trims costs.28 Mar 04:12 AM
New ZealandLow blood sugar levels - we've been treating it wrongNew Zealand researchers have found a better way to treat hypoglycaemia.27 Mar 10:33 PM
New ZealandJury out on Viagra benefits for babiesThe drug shows promise for babies whose growth is stunted due to issues with the placenta.26 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWoman died after rest home bedsores became infectedWoman died after infected bedsore were not properly treated in rest home.26 Mar 03:33 AM
New ZealandFood companies ranked on commitment to fighting obesityStudy finds good progress is being made but more can be done to reduce salt and sugar.25 Mar 08:01 PM
KahuEthnicity a factor in baby heart defectsMaori, Pacific Island babies with a rare heart defect are less likely to survive.25 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandBuddy bots help patients with lung diseaseRobots have again proved faithful companions to patients managing their health at home.24 Mar 10:36 PM
New ZealandFour years of hell after appendectomy goes wrongEmma Penney has been left with PTSD and depression after her appendectomy went wrong.23 Mar 05:38 AM
New Zealand'I can't wait': Crohn's sufferer, 13, fighting for toilet accessIBD sufferers want businesses required by law to let them use the bathroom.20 Mar 05:45 AM
New ZealandFijian women's reproductive health worse in NZLanguage and cultural barriers see Fijian women getting less access to health services.19 Mar 04:47 AM
BusinessKiwi start-up aims to help snorersSnoring is the bane of many lives. A start-up company has got to grips with it.16 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFamily's $2m gift to Auckland UniversityThe late philanthropist's daughter set up the new charitable trust in May last year.16 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFocus: What happens when a melanoma check-up ends with the C-word New Zealand has the worst skin cancer rates in the world and you never know who's affected until you get a skin check.Watch11 Mar 01:00 PM
LifestyleMum's stored embryos destroyed at fertility clinicFertility Center's storage tank in Cleveland malfunctioned, thawing the embryos and eggs.11 Mar 01:11 AM
New ZealandInsurance battle: Widow fights for payoutA brain tumour stopped him paying life insurance, his wife says - then it killed him.10 Mar 04:00 PM
LifestyleResearch finds ibuprofen link in male infertilityThe research suggests ibuprofens "may be" involved in adult male reproductive problems.07 Mar 12:53 AM
New ZealandWhy has the number of emergency caesareans suddenly spiked?DHBs in Auckland have seen a spike in emergency C-sections but it's not clear why.04 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ hospitals just had their busiest month ever. Now they're bracing for deadly fluPerfect storm is almost here for our overloaded hospitals.01 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandUsing own tissue in breast reconstruction less riskyWomen who use their own tissue in breast reconstruction have fewer post-op complications.25 Feb 08:41 PM
New ZealandWeird Science: Embrace your weirdness - we are all differentThere's nothing wrong with being a little weird, scientists say.23 Feb 04:00 PM
LifestyleChin up: Injection promises to destroy fat cellsThe injectable acid "burst[s] fat cells like little balloons".21 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandShelf-stacker tops the world in physicsTop student's advice: stop procrastinating, understand things and get to bed early!21 Feb 01:15 AM
New ZealandKiwi doctors 'angry, in tears' after exam bungle127 NZ doctors must resit the career-defining exam, with no word on who will pay.20 Feb 10:01 PM
