New ZealandNo more fizzy drink in schoolsDrink distributors have agreed to sell only water in NZ primary and intermediate schools.23 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandFewer babies dying than ever beforeA perinatal and maternal mortality report reveals the best results in history.12 Jun 11:38 PM
KahuGovt sets ambitious goal to reduce infant deathsGovernment wants to cut the number of sudden infant deaths by nearly 90 per cent.12 Jun 10:30 PM
New ZealandAccused fake DHB psychiatrist changes pleaA man who purported to be a qualified psychologist has withdrawn his guilty pleas.11 Jun 10:35 PM
New ZealandDigital tech link to mental healthOfficials look at link between digital technologies and demand for mental health services.06 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionAnna Lorck: Govt not helping our recoveryThe Government's treatment of Hawke's Bay has been miserable says Anna Lorck.30 May 03:00 PM
New ZealandPay equity could break us say providersCare and support workers will be paid more than their managers, say employers.30 May 08:54 AM
New ZealandRestaurant's smoking convictions quashedA court battle on what "internal" means has seen a restaurant's smoking conviction quashed30 May 05:26 AM
New ZealandPM refuses to budge on drug reformNational has no intention to liberalise NZ's drug laws, Prime Minister Bill English says.28 May 11:32 PM
KahuMoney for rheumatic fever prevention cutFunding to reduce rheumatic fever in NZ has been halved in this week's Budget.26 May 06:31 AM
New ZealandBudget 2017: Cantabs get a boostTailored support in the Budget for family violence victims and struggling Cantabrians.25 May 03:45 AM
BDBDNew ZealandMental health at centre of $321m driveMental health is at the centre of Government's $321 million social investment programme.25 May 02:31 AM
New ZealandMental health programme proposed in JulyLeaked document shows mental health improvement programme proposed last July.24 May 09:55 PM
New ZealandEmotional plea for mental health inquiryMental health patients' stories will give most people sleepless nights, one mother says.24 May 02:41 AM
BusinessParties seek big boost in health fundingOpposition parties reveal what they want to see in the health budget on Thursday.23 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandDHBs miss five of six ministry targetsThe latest Ministry of Health targets are a mixed bag this quarter.22 May 08:26 AM
New ZealandMammogram reminders mistakenly sentBreast Screen New Zealand's 0800 line has been inundated since it sent out a text in error22 May 02:11 AM
New ZealandEconomist: Health needs extra $1.1bHealth needs $1.1billion in extra funding just to maintain current care.20 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandTobacco giant above the law, expert saysIf Philip Morris wanted to reduce harm they would stop selling cigarettes, expert says.19 May 04:16 AM
New ZealandMore tests follow E. coli find at schoolsThe source of E. coli contamination at two Waiheke schools is still unknown.19 May 04:00 AM
New ZealandSingle-person ambulances will go by 2021A $59.2 million boost will be delivered over four years to eliminate single crewing.14 May 01:05 AM
New ZealandBarry Soper: More than just a phoneCOMMENT: Worse still it meant for many with a smart phone they became more isolated.11 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandED target saves thousands of livesThousands of lives may have been saved by a six-hour wait time target for hospital EDs.11 May 02:01 PM
KahuLaw change puts deadline on GP enrolmentInfants will have to be enrolled with a GP within six weeks under a proposed law change.11 May 04:24 AM
New ZealandLabour releases mental health policyGP appointments for mental health issues will be free under a Labour Government.10 May 11:00 PM
New ZealandPay delay for brother who gave his kidneyA man who donated his kidney to his brother will have to wait to recover his lost income10 May 01:20 AM
KahuWTO ruling on plain packs important for NZ - ministersAn Australian legal victory could pave the way for plain packaging in other countries.07 May 05:47 AM
New ZealandFunding for insomnia drug praised by parentsPharmac could soon fund new treatments for insomnia, HIV, Hep C and others.06 May 11:53 PM
New ZealandTobacco giant 'selling illegally'A tobacco company claims its rival is selling a product illegally.05 May 05:00 PM
LifestyleCold meds no better than rest, honeyNZ's consumer watchdog found many products weren't backed with scientific evidence.03 May 08:59 PM
New ZealandDLish Hangi fined $30k for selling black market pauaTauranga company DLish Hangi has been fined $30,000 for possessing black market seafood02 May 12:22 AM
PoliticsInside Story: Waiting game on cancerDawn Picken talks to patients and doctors about the process of treating the Big C.29 Apr 03:31 AM
New ZealandCall to set e-cig purchase age at 21Calls for tighter regulations on E-cigarettes - including a minimum purchasing age of 21.22 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandTeen's family open up on care anguishFamily of teen who brought traffic to a standstill on Friday have spoken of their pain.22 Apr 07:11 AM
