New ZealandNumber of obese youngsters 'scary'Health experts are alarmed by the 'scary' number of overweight or obese preschoolers.25 Sep 12:13 AM
New ZealandPopular breast cancer test 'unproven'Health authorities are warning women against thermal imaging for breast cancer detection and one expert even says the industry should be shut down. 22 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandProcurement processes costing DHBs dearly - reportTony Ryall says if the health sector was run more like a supermarket chain it could save millions when purchasing supplies and services.22 Sep 01:36 AM
Opinion<i>Garth George:</i> Screening on slippery slope to eugenicsGarth George writes that an expanded screening programme for Down Syndrome may go against the rights of the disabled.15 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandEarthquake: All Black captain's visit lifts spirits of townRichie McCaw was in Kaiapoi yesterday filming an advertisement to help earthquake victims.14 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandStudy links Voltaren to strokesA Danish study has called for the popular anti-inflammatory drug Voltaren to be sold only with a prescription.14 Sep 06:51 AM
Commonwealth GamesDengue fever alert in DelhiA desperate Delhi government has called in the army to combat massive mosquito breeding at the Comm Games athletes village.08 Sep 02:31 AM
New ZealandUrgent plan needed for over-65s - reportAn urgent care plan is needed to meet the needs of NZ's over 65 population which will rise by 84pc in the next 15 years, according to a review.07 Sep 11:42 PM
New ZealandRest homes reject DHB demand for birth detailsRest homes are refusing to comply with a demand to find old people's birth certificates to prove they are eligible for care subsidies.30 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandPayments urged for IVF donationsNew Zealand fertility experts are asking whether money could be offered to encourage men and women to donate sperm and eggs for childless couples.29 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandSwine flu hospital admissions top 500Swine flu is continuing to spread in NZ, with some areas reporting higher hospital inpatient rates than during last year's pandemic.23 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandCountry doctors earning $2500 a dayOne of NZ's most remote and cash-strapped health boards is paying fill-in surgeons up to $2500 a day, beating some of our highest earners.17 Aug 05:30 PM
