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NZ doctor accused of illegally distributing Aids drugs

Anti-ageing industry quiet on risk

However, a new book has revealed a disturbing lack of safety regulations in an industry promising an extended youth.

Sixteenth person dies from swine flu

Drug gives lung cancer sufferer two extra years

Payments urged for IVF donations

New Zealand fertility experts are asking whether money could be offered to encourage men and women to donate sperm and eggs for childless couples.

Anti-smoking drug concerns

Heartache over aspirin

Pharmacists say aspirin sales should be restricted due to the risk it poses to those with heart conditions.

Another drug being recalled

'P' pharmacist Pulman jailed for five years

A pharmacist has been jailed after supplying cold drugs he knew would be turned into P.

Vigilance needed to prevent swine flu

Police dog, handler recovering after attack

Ebos sells scientific units

Key part of P defence 'fabrication'

A pillar of the community is facing a lengthy prison sentence after a judge dismissed a key part of his defence.

Children benefit from $3m donation

NZ ranks last in medicine use and lowest health spender

Three arrested in police, customs operation

Abano profit way down on last year

Pharmac to fund contraceptive implant