PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Private clinics and cancer patient fees; boy racers can buy their own landOPINION: 'At the end of the day it all comes down to maximising profits.'09 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It's insane': Patient advocate criticises tax cuts as people fundraise for surgeries, cancer treatmentsBudget 2024 did not deliver the much-promised funding for 13 new cancer drugs.09 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoanna WaneOpinion: Donating a kidney could save a life - but would it shorten mine?OPINION: Joanna Wane looks at why sometimes it’s easier to give than receive.06 Jun 10:00 PM
LifestyleNew male hormonal birth control? It's closer than you thinkA daily contraceptive gel for men has shown promise in early trials.03 Jun 11:40 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Cancer patients promised access to medicines shouldn't have to waitOPINION: Patients – and families, friends and carers – are unlikely to forget the slight.02 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Snap poll gives Budget lukewarm pass, but cancer drug fail leaves sour tasteCancer patients shouldn't have been left hanging to find out the drug promise was on hold.31 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Willis' first Budget lacked the surprise, but it did what she'd put on the tinOPINION: Willis delivered on what she promised - but now has a hard road ahead.30 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle‘I couldn’t orgasm’: What antidepressants can do to your sex lifeTelegraph: The reality of one of the common side effects of mental health medication.30 May 05:59 AM
TravelIV drips could be the next travel amenity. Should you give it a try?Travellers are adding a new item to their itinerary; IV drips.27 May 07:30 AM
New ZealandKennel cough in Northland: Rise in cases causing concernNorthland vets urge dog owners to be vigilant as kennel cough cases rise around the region26 May 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Bar needs to be higher': Advocate's call for tougher penalties for doctor misconduct"We’re short of doctors, but we shouldn’t accept doctors whose behaviour is that bad.”19 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'You can choose your attitude': Teacher battling cancer determined to remain positiveJanet Lang has been a teacher for 43 years - and she's not leaving her school yet.12 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentWhere are they now? Big Fashion Week names Dame Pieter Stewart and Sonja de Mari on new workFormerly key names in New Zealand Fashion week, where are they now?11 May 09:00 PM
New ZealandPublic donations rake in $140k to keep Whangārei Bird Recovery Centre alive'This time it was the generosity of the public which saved us.'09 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandBetter health outcomes: Far North residents set to benefit from new medical and health servicesKerikeri is set to get a new medical hub with expanded health services.06 May 02:00 AM
LifestyleWild orangutan uses medicinal plant to treat his own woundIt's the latest example of how some animals can soothe themselves with wild remedies.03 May 02:10 AM
New ZealandADHD medication prescription rates rise tenfold for adults in NZHigher prescription rates reflected greater recognition of ADHD, the study's author said.02 May 12:01 PM
New ZealandBreaking 'Bad': Schizophrenia, suspended and starving - and he's only 9Johnny roams the streets and gets in trouble at night because there's rarely any food at home. Video / Corey FlemingWatch01 May 05:00 PM
KahuNew vaccine for common respiratory virus available from next monthMāori, Pacific people and older adults are at greater risk of contracting RSV.29 Apr 06:24 PM
New ZealandKiwi researchers testing Alzheimer’s treatments on sheep'The most value these animals will have is the pre-clinical testing.'26 Apr 10:17 PM
New ZealandDoctor who prescribed ADHD medication without approval to pay $175k, suspendedDr Tony Hanne prescribed ADHD medication on 5662 occasions without approval.24 Apr 05:00 AM
KahuMagic mushroom trialled as rongoa to treat addiction and mental healthMarae growing indigenous magic mushrooms to treat addiction and mental health issues.23 Apr 09:14 PM
New Zealand'Impasse': Doctors vote to strike after pay offer rejectedUnion members rejected the offers and voted to strike for 25 hours from May 7.22 Apr 08:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDiabetes: Pharmac’s funding of glucose monitors a major step - with a few catchesUp to 18,000 people with diabetes will soon get free access to life-saving technology.22 Apr 07:18 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias had an operation. Bad news - he livedWhat it's like to have your gallbladder removed.19 Apr 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: David Seymour putting cart before horse on health insuranceOPINION: Medsafe must first approve off-label medicines, insurers say.18 Apr 05:00 PM
World'It’s gut-wrenching': Drug-diluting pharmacist released to halfway houseA pharmacist who diluted thousands of prescriptions is to be released from jail.17 Apr 10:07 PM
New ZealandLong banned decongestant back on shelves this winter - associate ministerOver the counter sales of decongestant were banned in 2011.12 Apr 01:32 AM
New ZealandPineapple-flavoured oral vaccine gives hope to women suffering UTIsFinally, a 'promising' alternative to endless courses of antibiotics.11 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandPseudoephedrine can be sold in pharmacies after bill passes third readingThe legislation will allow cold and flu medicines to be available over the counter.09 Apr 10:06 PM
Kahu'If it happened in NZ I'd be dead': Stroke survivor says he was lucky to be in SydneyMatthew Tukaki talks about the life-saving treatment he received in Australia.09 Apr 08:41 PM
New ZealandMedsafe seizes eczema creams after 'potent steroid' warningUsers have been told to dispose of the products and check with a GP for side-effects.09 Apr 04:50 AM
LifestyleDoes Ozempic make birth control less effective?The weight-loss drug has been linked to reduced absorbency of the pill.08 Apr 11:30 PM
LifestyleKiwi Graeme Walls reflects on 40 years of changing lives on Mercy ShipsMercy Ships specialises in free, life-changing surgeries for people in need.07 Apr 09:00 PM
