New ZealandBreast cancer petitioners urge Pharmac reviewHealth Minister David Clark has asked for advice on an early access scheme.25 Oct 03:02 AM
New ZealandNew hearing into med student's death: 'We just want to know the truth,' say parentsNew evidence leads Deputy Solicitor-General to order re-opening of inquest into death.23 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBuying time: Breast cancer patients fighting for drugsCancer patients describe what extra time would mean to them.14 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandCould traces of Roundup be in a key source of New Zealand's drinking water?An expert expects some Roundup to "definitely" be found in groundwater.02 Oct 03:28 AM
AgribusinessFuture bright for East Coast town with medicinal cannabis licenceThe company hopes to provide new forms of economic development in the region.26 Aug 12:14 AM
BDBDHealthcareEbos profit grows to $272 millionProfit for the group grew 10 per cent, despite a dip in revenue.22 Aug 09:58 PM
New ZealandRise of the drugs: Anxious, sleep-deprived Kiwis turning to anti-psychotic pillsDrugs designed for treating psychosis are being used in NZ for sleep or anxiety.16 Aug 06:00 PM
WorldViagra inventor turns to AI for helpArtificial intelligence can fix 'broken' drugs model, claims British inventor of Viagra.27 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandHow a common antibiotic could be hurting youFamily of Kiwi surfing legend want antibiotic they say crippled and killed him banned.13 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland pharmacist loses registration after patient deathA North Shore pharmacist was selling illegal drugs to people, one of whom died.12 Jul 05:36 AM
BusinessTrump's latest target: drug companiesTrump has slammed the high prices charged by Pfizer and other pharmaceutical companies.10 Jul 07:16 PM
New ZealandPromising results from drug trial for diabeticsA drug being trialled to help diabetics control weight and blood sugar looks promising.04 Jul 01:56 AM
New ZealandNew Zealand running out of shingles vaccineOver 180,000 Kiwis aged 65 to 80 vaccinated since no-charge policy kicked in on April 1.07 Jun 02:49 AM
New ZealandDying dad bypasses Pharmac, buys drugs from India 'to stay alive'With a prescription and the right contacts, Baden Ngan Kee bought himself an extra year.17 Apr 06:11 AM
LifestyleLarge condom shortage after 'supply issue' with Durex Confidence brandLarge-girthed men may have to practice abstinence till May thanks to a condom shortage.04 Apr 09:13 PM
RetailAussie pharmacy giant to open next door to Kiwi rivalAustralian retail giant Chemist Warehouse is going head on with its competition.03 Apr 03:18 AM
New ZealandEDs asked to join screening effort for dodgy new drugsEDs seeing new wave of ultra-potent synthetic drugs are being invited to join new effort.01 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandPromising NZ anti-cancer drug headed for clinical trialOne of Auckland university's more than a dozen drugs to have reached clinical trial stage.11 Mar 02:32 AM
New ZealandExclusive: New, cheaper anti-depressants causing 'headaches, deeper depression'Patients say they're suffering over Pharmac's move to cheaper, generic anti-depressant.27 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandHome abortions safest, MPs toldAbortion committee urges politicians to update "archaic" law.15 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWait for 'miracle drug' drags on for patientsIt's been a year and no decision has been made on funding for cancer drug Keytruda.11 Feb 04:00 PM
Small BusinessFacial at your local pharmacy?A new pharmacy has taken an unusual approach to increased competition.02 Feb 04:00 PM
Business$151m windfall for Kiwi CEOAustralian firm Life-Space, managed by Kiwi Craig Silbery, has been sold for A$690 million31 Jan 11:30 PM
New ZealandPharmacist sold addictive drugs without prescriptionsA pharmacist sold large amounts of addictive drugs to people without prescriptions.20 Dec 03:03 AM
New ZealandNZ-led study offers hope against Huntington'sNZ-led team find what could be vital clue to treating Huntington's Disease for first time.11 Dec 09:10 PM
New ZealandFund for next-generation medicinesLabour has repeatedly called for an early access scheme to be established.31 Oct 04:00 PM
BusinessThe $1.38 million album for sale on eBayThe most hated man in America is selling the one-of-a-kind Wu-Tang album.07 Sep 09:22 PM
New Zealand'No harm intended' from rat poison stuntMedical cannabis campaigner Rose Renton was behind the rat poison protest.05 Sep 05:00 PM
Business'Pharma Bro' was sought-after Wall St insiderWhether investors were actually defrauded has emerged as a central theme in his trial.30 Jun 08:53 PM
WorldBig Read: 'Most hated man in America' goes on trialDefence paints Martin Shkreli as 'odd' but also an investing 'genius'.29 Jun 08:08 AM
BusinessMartin 'Pharma Bro' Shkreli's reputation precedes himThe latest on the fraud trial of Martin "Pharma Bro" Shkreli.26 Jun 10:04 PM
New ZealandFatal drug effects demand 'urgent action'Researchers call for urgent action over an antipsychotic drug linked to 13 NZ deaths.20 Jun 12:31 AM
New ZealandNZ discovery key in drug resistance fightNZ scientists have made a surprise genetic finding that could help combat drug resistance.18 Jun 04:05 AM
New ZealandSuperbug 'Kryptonite' in NZ forests?The world's next big antibiotic could lie hidden in our native fungi.07 May 05:00 PM
