New ZealandMinistry report reveals Havelock water failed annual bacteria test before outbreakConcerns about bacteria in Havelock water supply raised two months before E. coli outbreak22 Apr 05:38 AM
New ZealandRally to legalise medicinal cannabisPressure mounts for the Government to do the "right thing".20 Apr 04:57 AM
New Zealand'It was like giving us a new start'Auckland teen give a "second chance" at life thanks to another family's decision.15 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandParents: Only suicidal kids being seen"To get any help you need to have your child harm themselves or harm other children."14 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandHopes high for big uptake of flu shotsAbout 1.25 million does of the flu vaccine were distributed in New Zealand last year.11 Apr 01:24 AM
New ZealandIHC cuts leave Dunedin families in limboIHC has signalled it will stop providing home support, contract board and foster care.09 Apr 10:21 PM
New ZealandAutism charity drops programmesA lack of funding has forced a charity to end it's autism education programmes.08 Apr 04:38 AM
OpinionRachel SmalleySmalley: Typhoid - Public left in darkCOMMENT: The public can't protect itself if it's left completely in the dark.06 Apr 06:36 PM
New ZealandDunne decides against cannabis registerGovt will not introduce a formal policy to protect medical cannabis users.05 Apr 03:44 AM
EditorialEditorial: Not enough urgency on typhoidHealth authorities took a week to report a typhoid victim has died.04 Apr 05:00 PM
EmploymentTwo charged over alleged cash kickbacksTwo people have been charged over alleged kickbacks at two Manukau Maori organisations.04 Apr 07:22 AM
New ZealandTyphoid outbreak: 15 told to seek medical adviceDisease spread by a common source, but this is yet to be confirmed, officials said.02 Apr 10:23 PM
New ZealandCancer drugs offer hope to manyPharmac has funded two new drugs targeting advanced melanoma.31 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandTyphoid outbreak: 10 in hospitalTen people have been hospitalised with typhoid in Auckland.31 Mar 05:53 AM
New ZealandWoman's pregnancy test nightmareA woman whose son was born with birth defects speaks out about the pill that caused it.30 Mar 04:00 PM
EditorialEditorial: Vaping rightly given green lightEDITORIAL: Vaping decision is right but what took the health officials so long?30 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandNo taxi, no school for boy with cancerA boy with cancer can't get to school because of a severe shortage of disability taxis.29 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandUnderground drugs: What's in city sewersCocaine, methamphetamine and MDMA have been found in Auckland and Christchurch wastewater.28 Mar 12:10 AM
New ZealandWhy pay GPs to ask about smoking?Dame Tariana Turia questions whether we should pay GPs to gather smoking data.26 Mar 08:46 PM
New ZealandHearing loss costs New Zealand $4.9bThe cost of hearing loss in New Zealand in 2016 hit $4.9b leading to calls for an inquiry,26 Mar 04:00 PM
LifestyleAll-you-can-eat diet proves its worthIs an all-you-can-eat, whole food, plant-based diet the answer to weight loss?26 Mar 02:10 AM
New ZealandLevel of unmet health care 'damning'A new report has shown 9 per cent of adults can not get the specialist care they need.23 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandTwo Kiwis prescribed dangerous drugTwo Kiwi women who took a pregnancy test linked to birth defects have come forward.21 Mar 10:32 PM
New ZealandThe $1m man: Ashley Peacock care costsIt's costing taxpayers almost $1m a year to keep Ashley Peacock behind locked doors.21 Mar 06:29 PM
New ZealandWomen who used Primodos come forwardThe Government received reports of birth defects associated with Primodos in the 1970s.21 Mar 06:14 AM
New ZealandEvidence suggests Primodos sold in NZMedsafe was seeking further information relating specifically to the hormone-based pill.19 Mar 06:06 PM
New ZealandWas pill linked to defects used in NZ?Medsafe is checking whether a pregnancy test linked to birth defects was used in NZ.19 Mar 06:23 AM
New ZealandHas the quit smoking effort flatlined?The rate of smoking in Whanganui has not changed in three years - despite almost $1.7 million being spent to stub out the habit. A 15 Mar 08:30 PM
New ZealandFluoride changes to be debated this weekMPs are expecting furious opposition to proposals on fluoridated drinking water as public hearings kick off this week.13 Mar 05:39 AM
KahuNew hope for breast cancer screeningMicrowave imaging could soon be available for breast screening to detect cancer.11 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Mobile surgical bus celebrates 15 years on the roadNew Zealand's mobile surgical bus has been making healthcare more accessible to rural communities for 15 years. Made with funding from NZ On Air.09 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandStealthy showing of anti-vaccination filmTicket holders for Vaxxed will be notified of the venue only three hours before it starts03 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: Is Nick Smith Minister for Magic?COMMENT: The Environment Minister's promise to make 90 per cent of rivers swimmable by 2040 is a cynical sleight of hand, writes Gen Toop from Greenpeace.24 Feb 11:58 PM
New ZealandGrieving mum: 'They weren't listening'The heartbroken mum of a baby who died of respiratory failure wants answers after she says only one of eight GP practices referred son to hospital.24 Feb 05:15 PM
