OpinionHerald on Sunday editorial: Miracle cure, morally derelictAndrea Murphey is an attractive, youthful 52-year-old who says her life has been saved by an expensive "miracle" drug.26 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionJustin Vaughan: New medical treatments must prove their valueThe news the Govt is looking to reduce access to certain elective surgical procedures is likely to raise the blood pressure of many across the country, writes Dr Justin Vaughan.13 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandGovt eyes cuts to elective surgeryA Government group is looking at limiting access to common surgical procedures which cost taxpayers $641 million a year.07 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandHearing tests: Babies recalled to hospitalUp to 2000 babies have been recalled to hospital to have their hearing checked after Ministry of Health discovered "irregularities" in its newborn screening programme.18 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandDownturn making kids sickThe Government is being urged to act now on child poverty rather than waiting for the economy to improve.09 Dec 07:34 PM
New ZealandDownturn still making kids sickThe number of children admitted to hospital with conditions that can be related to poverty has declined, but experts warn about problems with children's health.09 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionDita De Boni: Bled dry trying to stay wellWhen budgeting for healthcare, more money is never enough, writes Dita De Boni. Even Minister of Health Tony Ryall seems powerless to stem the tide of sickliness that will eventually bankrupt the country.15 Nov 08:30 PM
New ZealandWhy many of us are avoiding GPsMany people are deterred from seeking medical help because of the fees charged by general practitioners, a survey has found.21 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandDHB sends private records to HeraldAuckland District Health Board staff have blundered by sending a journalist an envelope filled with personal information and are now apologising to the people involved.21 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleLess huff and puff creates bigger KiwisKiwis have cut back on the amount of jogging, cycling and other "sweaty" activities they do, and researchers say that's partly to blame for our packing on extra kilos.17 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionDita De Boni: Standards fail health testNext time I want to change my doctor, I'll consult the new government league tables, writes Dita De Boni.27 Sep 09:30 PM
OpinionBernard HickeyBernard Hickey: Sickly storm brews over healthcare, pension costsWhat will our health system look like in 2060 if we change none of the entitlements or the way they're paid for?22 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandWaikato DHB offers free whooping cough vaccinationsThe Waikato District Health Board is offering free whooping cough vaccinations to women from 20 weeks of pregnancy up until to two weeks after the birth of their babies.14 Sep 10:34 PM
