The Ministry of Health-commissioned report found only weak evidence for sugar taxes.

Surgeons could face disciplinary action if they operate without consent.

Extreme heat is likely to cause more health problems in future, the Ministry says.

Christchurch man, Alec Smith, suffered a cardiac arrest in Bishopdale New World. He received very good bystander intervention with CPR and AED usage, prompt ambulance response and transport, and survived. Source: ST Johns

The $66 million question - why is it costing so much to run our district health boards?

Nurse Betty Jenkins is still going strong after 58 years of nursing.

Inquiries are continuing into how Donald Morey, 71, died in the care of Waitemata DHB.

Babies and women in the South Island can't get enough Vitamin D from the sun.

Adults and older kids getting hurt more at trampoline parks, study finds.

World's oldest medical journal uses the PM as an example of a voice against free markets.

Should medical cannabis be legalised? Russell Brown goes to Nelson in search of answers.

Performance review finds faults in leadership systems and calls for information sharing.

Cost of imports points to local production as Govt moves to liberalise the law.

Health system needs new ideas and leadership, says minister.

New Zealand isn't prepared enough for the next big pandemic, public health experts argue.

Three investigations so far into Dr Nigel Murray's spending, a further two possible.

An obstetrician has been criticised over the death of a baby in her care.

Editorial: Ronald McDonald Houses are being rejected by DHB officials, not boards.

Reasons for resignation of Brett Paradine unclear.

About 30 per cent of high-school pupils may not be fully immunised against mumps.

Former Waikato DHB chief executive Nigel Murray spent 183 days travelling in one year.

OPINION: Waikato DHB's big-spending boss must be held to account.

HealthTap is not the first American IT system bought into by Waikato DHB.

The SmartHealth app is here to stay but which provider powers it is under review.

Ideas are being touted of how to end the worst mumps outbreak in years.

Southern CEO blames doctors for failing to meet targets and promising too many operations.

Opposition says Government playing politics with demand health board chairmen resign.

OPINION: If the Ronald McDonald charity can't help at hospital, someone else needs to.

Staff at Hillmorton Hospital have been bitten, hit and injured while restraining patients.

Mental health will be a key focus of the new government