OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Health workers set bad example"How many die in New Zealand hospitals from bugs they pick up within the health care facilities they've come to to get cured of something else?" asks Brian Rudman.24 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandHealth workers namedFour health workers involved in the care of a medical student who died at Auckland City Hospital in 2009 after a wrongful diagnosis can now be named.18 Mar 04:40 AM
New ZealandSTI drug on list for boysSchoolboys as young as 12 could soon be offered protection against sexually transmitted diseases through free vaccine shots.16 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandMore jabs in store for Kiwi babiesKiwi babies look likely to get free vaccinations against chickenpox and rotavirus later this year - up to six years after Australia.14 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandAlleged steroid dealer held in custodyA champion bodybuilder accused of running a nationwide steroid dealing operation has been continuing his crimes while on bail, according to police.13 Mar 02:31 AM
New ZealandStink over dung beetles in NZAt a secret location just north of Auckland, an experiment has started which might alter the face of New Zealand's $12 billion dairy industry.08 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandIs the flu vaccine worth the effort?With winter just three months away, the National Influenza Specialist Group aims to have 25 per cent of the population immunised. It is focusing on people who are at risk of being severely affected by the disease.02 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandCall for free kids' flu jabsFree flu vaccinations are in the pipeline for children under the age of 5 after an alarming number of toddlers ended up in hospital last winter.02 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandBanned US diet sold in NZGovernment agencies are assessing the legality of a diet that promises people they will lose up to half a kilo a day by using a fertility hormone banned in the US.01 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandCostly test could have prevented flawsA test which could have prevented hospital staff - who were checking the hearing of thousands of newborns - from screening their own ears was not used because it cost too much.31 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandFocus: Test before you ingest - drug checking rolls out for summerA law change this year means the Ministry of Health can now provide on-the-spot testing of illegal substances at venues across NZ. A number of providers are being trained in the use of reagents and field equipment to prevent harm from illegal drugs. Video / NZ HeraldWatch22 Dec 11:05 AM
New ZealandWarning on safe sleepingParents around the country should be given consistent advice about safe sleeping practices with their newborns.18 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandBaby dies in whooping cough outbreakThe parents of a 6-week-old girl who died of whooping cough say they wish they had known the threat to their baby before they took her home from hospital.13 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandBodybuilder denies steroid chargesA champion bodybuilder accused of running a nationwide steroid dealing operation has pleaded not guilty during a brief court appearance today.05 Dec 01:06 AM
New ZealandAmputee: K2 'takes away my pain'An amputee says if it were not for synthetic cannabis he would have to take 27 pills a day for chronic pain.28 Nov 03:33 AM
New ZealandDelusions triggered attackA man suffering from paranoid schizophrenia tried to kill his brother-in-law days after being released from a mental health unit at Auckland Hospital.22 Nov 04:30 PM
LifestyleDiabetes expert 'disillusioned' by disinterestThe Government is more interested in Prince Charles' visit than in finding ways to combat the "major epidemic" of diabetes, nutrition and diabetes expert Prof Jim Mann says.14 Nov 06:44 PM
KahuAction urged on South Auckland's high baby death rateNewborns and unborn babies in later pregnancy have been dying in South Auckland at a higher rate than the national average for most of the past decade.14 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandBodybuilder to fight steroid chargesA champion bodybuilder has vowed to fight charges that he was behind a nationwide steroid dealing operation.12 Nov 10:27 PM
New Zealand'Significant' steroid bustA champion bodybuilder is in custody accused of running a steroid dealing operation.07 Nov 04:33 AM
LifestyleOut of control suckersA big "explosion" over a year in bedbug infestations is being blamed on the hard-to-kill pests hitching rides to Auckland on increasing numbers of world travellers.29 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandGovt cracks down on legal highsLegal high manufacturers will face huge application fees and testing costs for each product they want to sell, and eight years jail for selling banned substances.10 Oct 04:24 AM
