WorldPlea for NZ to help save babies in PacificIn New Zealand, 3 babies out of 1000 die in the first month. In Kiribati it's 23.19 Feb 10:50 PM
New ZealandHome abortions safest, MPs toldAbortion committee urges politicians to update "archaic" law.15 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandDHB under fire from doctors over staffingWaikato Hospital's plastic surgery department is critically understaffed, say doctors.14 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandCorpses on show: Gruesome or educational?Curious about cadavers? April is your chance to see them up close.14 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandCall for government to fund third MMR jabNew Zealand is in the grip of the worst mumps outbreak in decades13 Feb 02:33 AM
New ZealandDunedin scientist forged scripts to feed addictionTotal of 33 forged documents at seven different pharmacies were found over 9-month period.13 Feb 02:16 AM
New ZealandPatient died of bowel cancer after address bungleThree patients got cancer and one died after not receiving bowel cancer screening invites.13 Feb 02:02 AM
New ZealandHeart surgery patients may have been infectedHeart Kids "disappointed" the Ministry of Health kept quiet about the risk for two years.12 Feb 09:41 PM
New ZealandAnti-vaxxers: No one-size-fits-all fix, says profConvincing parents kids need the jab not as simple as giving them the facts, says prof.12 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandBoy, 6, left nearly blind after tumour missedThe boy lost all sight in one eye after a brain tumour went undiagnosed.12 Feb 02:46 AM
New ZealandMidwives disciplined after failingsThe baby's growth slowed at 35 weeks but the midwives treated the pregnancy as low risk.12 Feb 02:08 AM
New ZealandWait for 'miracle drug' drags on for patientsIt's been a year and no decision has been made on funding for cancer drug Keytruda.11 Feb 04:00 PM
LifestyleHow late can you leave it to get pregnant?There's a lot of fear-mongering around pregnancy, but what does the science say?06 Feb 03:00 AM
LifestyleIt's official — 'baby brain' is realMany women struggle with memory in last three months of pregnancy, study finds.05 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldThe Big Read: The doctor who nearly died in her own wardDr Rana Awdish saw first-hand the inability to see the patient behind the disease.04 Feb 11:35 PM
New ZealandWhat if a surgeon finds something else wrong?Surgeons could face disciplinary action if they operate without consent.01 Feb 08:35 PM
New ZealandMost vapers start e-cigs to quit smoking: SurveyMost vapers used e-cigarettes to quit smoking, new study suggests.31 Jan 09:56 PM
New ZealandBlood test could signal Alzheimer's breakthroughNew blood test could pick up Alzheimer's disease years before symptoms show.31 Jan 08:34 PM
New ZealandNZ breakthrough could aid allergy, asthma treatmentsScientists have gained important insights into the role of an influential molecule.28 Jan 09:17 PM
LifestyleThe woman who diagnosed her husband's Parkinson's by smell"Super-sniffer" Joy Milne is now helping with disease research to honour him.25 Jan 06:22 AM
New ZealandNurse Betty: 80 years old and still workingNurse Betty Jenkins is still going strong after 58 years of nursing.25 Jan 04:52 AM
New ZealandPlea to help curb whooping cough outbreakNew Zealand is in the middle of a pertussis outbreak, with thousands affected.24 Jan 09:23 PM
New ZealandReciting mantras helped lost diver surviveGood diving gear, 100kg of bodyweight and mind techniques helped lost diver survive.23 Jan 05:06 AM
New ZealandMore seeking gender reassignment info, study findsIncreasing societal awareness and acceptance of gender diversity likely behind trend.18 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ's first cannabis grower headed for sainthoodFirst to grow cannabis in New Zealand, Mother Suzanne Aubert is destined for sainthood.10 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandCalls for more rules on use of antibioticFluoroquinolones are dispensed at pharmacies, but they can have serious side effects.02 Jan 04:00 PM
Cycling'Poop doping' - is it the next big thing for athletes?Borrowing an elite athlete's bacteria could make you stronger.01 Jan 10:25 PM
New ZealandOur First Summer: Sheree InsleySheree Insley talks about her first summer since she went through chemo and other lengthy hospital treatment for a bowel tumour discovered a year ago. / Greg BowkerWatch01 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandI should be dead: 'Miracle' drug keeping father of four aliveJason Guttenbeil should be dead by now but a miracle drug has him looking to the future.28 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhy does stress affect men and women differently?Why do men and women suffer stress differently? Brain researchers aim to solve the puzzle.27 Dec 10:34 PM
EducationWhanganui tops student-nurse achievementUCOL nursing graduates are finding success in the working world.19 Dec 12:00 AM
LifestyleMysterious cause for teen's seizures baffle doctorsHis eyes were closed and his body was racked by a violent seizure, but why?16 Dec 08:46 PM
TechnologyWeird Science: Was Santa's inspiration real?Was St Nicholas a legend or was he a real person? Scientists have evidence for the latter.15 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionDoctor: We do not use morphine for euthanasiaIt is offensive to doctors to suggest they use morphine for euthanasia.14 Dec 04:00 PM
