New ZealandTough law to end displays of tobaccoTobacco products are to be hidden and anti-smoking officers will get powers to instantly fine shops under new Govt measures.04 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandDHB to apologise to mum sent bill after baby diesThe Auckland District Health Board will apologise to a mother whose unborn baby did not survive a publicly funded procedure at Auckland Hospital and was sent a $2200 bill for the treatment.03 Nov 07:54 AM
New ZealandDHBs: Patients hurt by 'dirty' industrial tacticsDistrict health boards have asked the Government to "review" the right of health workers to strike, saying patients are being harmed.19 Oct 10:20 PM
New ZealandJump in C-section births worries hospitalsOne in every four women giving birth in NZ will undergo caesarean section surgery, with nearly 15pc booking the operation before going into labour.17 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandDangerous bleach sold as 'miracle' cancer cureThousands of bottles of industrial bleach have been sold across NZ as a miracle cure for cancer and HIV, sparking a health warning.14 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandFace of cancer test slams criticsFormer long-distance running star Allison Roe has defended thermal imaging, a popular but controversial investigation for breast cancer.26 Sep 04:30 PM
New ZealandNumber of obese youngsters 'scary'Health experts are alarmed by the 'scary' number of overweight or obese preschoolers.25 Sep 12:13 AM
