New ZealandBlood donor bows out at 550The man described as the country's "most prolific blood donor" will today be giving his 550th and final blood donation.20 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandMum: think twice about a 111 callWhen 3-year-old Corban Martin suffered a severe allergic reaction to cashew nuts, his mother was dismayed to be told there were no ambulances available to take him to hospital.16 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandToo late to save LaurelA grieving mother, whose seven-month-old baby died after doctors took months to diagnose her illness, is pleading with the medical fraternity to take asthma-like symptoms more seriously.09 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Little baby Laurel could yet save anotherChildren tug at a nation's heartstrings when they are ill. When one of them has a heart that is failing the tug is all the stronger.09 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandPatient alert system for disease 'not carried over'A system of alerts on the medical records of patients who may have had the fatal brain disease CJD was given up.04 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandLiving in the shadow of CJDDanielle Lambermon sometimes feels like an outcast because of a burden accidentally laid on her by a hospital - the risk that she might contract a second brain disease.04 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandACC pays out on sunburnLast year ACC shelled out almost $9 million for summer-related injuries, including $11,000 because of sunburn.01 Feb 04:30 PM
LifestyleFood set for healthy rate systemOne expert fears the voluntary system may be dominated by Australian food industry pressure for even unhealthy foods to get a star.01 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandCostly test could have prevented flawsA test which could have prevented hospital staff - who were checking the hearing of thousands of newborns - from screening their own ears was not used because it cost too much.31 Jan 04:30 PM
LifestyleDitch dentist drill for kidsResearchers may have solved the problem of children's fear of dental treatment: don't use the drill.29 Jan 04:30 PM
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
