EntertainmentShonda Rhimes: The brains behind 'Anatomy'Shonda Rhimes, who created US tv's biggest medical dramas, talks to Jacqueline Smith about the shows and what's next.06 May 07:00 PM
New ZealandManuka honey hailed as weapon in superbug battleManuka honey, the premium product found on fashionable breakfast tables, could play a role in the battle against antibiotic-resistant superbugs, scientists reported yesterday.13 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandWeekend work in Aussie nets NZ doctors thousandsDoctors flying to New South Wales to work weekends are earning as much as $8200.27 Mar 04:33 AM
New ZealandOur own House physicianAn Auckland doctor solves medical mysteries that have her colleagues stumped. Andrew Laxon asks her how she does it25 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionNew Zealand missing the boat on clinical trialsNew Zealand is good at doing small, complex clinical trials. We are reasonably priced, we have robust ethics oversight and good researchers.22 Mar 12:41 AM
New ZealandCall for smokers to be offered cancer risk testSmokers are in denial that their habit causes lung cancer and they should be offered tests that show their personal risk, a researcher says.09 Mar 01:20 AM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: 'Warzone' hospital aims to prevent health crisisAn Australian army field hospital is set to be turned into a community health centre as authorities work to prevent a medical crisis in Christchurch.25 Feb 06:47 AM
New ZealandThree fold increase in doctors heading to Oz - recruitersA medical recruitment company claims to have seen a 300 per cent rise in New Zealand doctors leaving to find better pay in Australia in the last year.21 Feb 02:28 AM
New ZealandDiabetes drug to be withdrawn over heart risk fearsA diabetes drug alleged to be a factor in 100,000 cases of heart failure is being withdrawn from the NZ market.16 Feb 10:22 PM
New ZealandDoctor shortage reaches 'crisis' levelA spiralling shortage of doctors has sparked a warning of future "severe safety issues" in New Zealand hospitals, with predictions that patients could suffer from increasing medical mistakes and treatment delays without urgent action.16 Feb 04:42 AM
New Zealand'Bra man' grabbed patientsA fake doctor known as the 'bra man' groped the breasts of three female patients while treating them.22 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandStem cell campaigners win go-ahead for trialEthics experts have approved NZ's first clinical trial using adult stem cells to treat people with spinal injuries.18 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandPopular painkillers 'lift stroke, heart risk'A large study of several popular painkillers has confirmed that using them long-term carries significant risks of heart disease and stroke.13 Jan 04:30 PM
