New ZealandSugar tax would be health sweetenerSugary drinks tax is working – now it's time to target cakes, biscuits and snacks.02 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandHutt hospital maternity: Babies born with brain damage after 'poor care'One baby died and another suffered a brain injury.28 Jan 05:20 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield details best ways to prevent the spread of coronavirusIn January Director General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield said that masks were ‘not any real protection.’ Since then the message has changed. Video / Mark MitchellWatch28 Jan 03:27 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: New powers given to NZ health officials to quarantine anyone infected with coronavirus if requiredFocus Live: New powers given to NZ health officials to quarantine anyone infected with coronavirus if required.Watch28 Jan 03:04 AM
LifestyleHep A scare at MasterChef NZ star's restaurantDiners who ate at the restaurant should contact public health officials.27 Jan 11:05 PM
New ZealandDirector-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield and Director of Public Health Dr Caroline McElnay respond to New Zealand's concerns around the new coronavirusDirector-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield and Director of Public Health Dr Caroline McElnay respond to New Zealand's concerns around the new coronavirus. Video / Jason WallsWatch27 Jan 02:58 AM
New ZealandFamily's scramble: Race against time for life-changing surgeryFaith's parents want her to be able to walk and talk and play like other 4-year-olds.25 Jan 07:00 PM
New ZealandFocus: Health Minister David Clark says they are ‘alert but not alarmed’ over the deadly CoronavirusFocus: Health Minister David Clark says they are ‘alert but not alarmed’ over the deadly Coronavirus. Video / Mark Mitchell. Photos / Getty / APWatch23 Jan 02:12 AM
New ZealandPatients paint bleak picture of life after toxic implantsSurgical mesh patients have described losing their jobs, love lives and will to live.12 Dec 10:14 PM
LifestyleBad Taste Food Awards: Watchdog takes aim at food packaging claimsSugar content cited as household products named in annual report.07 Dec 12:43 AM
EntertainmentRobbie Magasiva's one-man showRobbie Magasiva to bring conversations about mental health to the stage.02 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandProduct recall: Parents warned about Baby Shark Hand Wash riskButton batteries can seriously injure or cause death in young children who swallow them.30 Nov 07:59 PM
New ZealandResearch uncovers stark gender pay gap among NZ medical specialistsFemale specialists earn an average of 12.5 per cent less despite in the same specialty.27 Nov 09:22 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJake Bailey: Xmas mishaps a gift for trainee medicsCOMMENT: We all have to start somewhere, says Jake Bailey in a lightbulb moment.27 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMeet Dr Alexa: A glimpse into the future of healthcareDigital assistants like Alexa could soon be managing your healthcare and keeping you well.26 Nov 09:05 PM
LifestyleBluebird changes up chip recipeBeloved chip brand Bluebird is changing its recipe to one using a lot less saturated fat.26 Nov 06:55 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOne in 36 million: Bone marrow giving Jesse a chance some don't getJesse Whare is one of the lucky ones - she has a match. Others are still waiting.25 Nov 01:36 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'It should send clear signals to the Government': New food survey reveals high rate of allergiesA surprisingly high rate of allergies among Kiwis has been revealed by big new survey.23 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandDoctor accused of misconduct faces final dayFinal tribunal day for doctor accused of telling 15-year-old she should try masturbation.21 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandHealth Minister David Clark responds to Consumer NZ report that revealed almost half of sunscreens don’t live up to label claimsLast November David Clark responded to a Consumer NZ report that revealed almost half of sunscreens don’t live up to label claims. Audio / Derek ChengWatch21 Nov 01:12 AM
New ZealandSamoa measles outbreak claims life of 15 childrenAt least 15 children are now reported to have died from measles in Samoa.18 Nov 06:49 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleNiki Bezzant: The warning signs for diabetesOne hundred thousand Kiwis are walking around with this chronic health condition.17 Nov 06:00 PM
WorldLawmakers approve compulsory vaccine planParents unable to prove vaccination pay fine of up to 2,500 euros.14 Nov 11:55 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe most common chronic disease of a Kiwi childhoodAnd why milk alternatives and grazing can encourage problems.10 Nov 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDeath flowchart: If you were going to die, would you want to know?If you were going to die in the near future, would you want to know?06 Nov 09:38 PM
New ZealandGovernment urged to appoint Rural Health CommissionerRural doctor says rural people are not getting the same level of healthcare as city folk.04 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandHundreds of Kiwis battling leukaemia given hope with funding of new drugAuckland woman credits precious years with her grandchildren to newly funded drug.03 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialYou don't need death clock to know life is for the livingEDITORIAL: We could all benefit from the tool Waikato DHB is dreaming up.01 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSuffering mum: 'I could die and they are making me wait'Kiwi mum Teresa Peters has been suffering in chronic pain for more than a year.20 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandSignificant Rise in Meningococcal Disease Cases Among Infants Prompts Health WarningSignificant Rise in Meningococcal Disease Cases Among Infants Prompts Health Warning. Video / SuppliedWatch17 Oct 11:38 PM
New ZealandFocus Live: Update on the measles outbreak in AucklandFocus Live: Update on the measles outbreak in AucklandWatch17 Oct 09:58 PM
New ZealandNelson Marlborough DHB apologises for poor care given to woman after bowel surgeryHDC finds care given to woman who died after bowel surgery should have been better.14 Oct 03:01 AM
New ZealandPharmac confirms free access to long-awaited contraceptivesPharmac today confirmed the contraceptives would be fully funded from November.13 Oct 09:14 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: How to curb our enthusiasm for sugar and fat?We say: The message needs to get across that our poor diets have drastic consequences.12 Oct 04:00 PM
