Small BusinessHighly toxic lead levels in toysHighly toxic levels of lead have been found in children's toys sold at bargain stores.14 Dec 10:02 PM
New ZealandRecession hitting children's healthChildren are bearing the brunt of the economic recession, with around 2000 more kids admitted to hospital last year compared to 2007, according to a report compiled by the Children's Social Health Monitor.12 Dec 11:20 PM
New ZealandThe ACC files: Review looks at ways to improve efficiencyAn internal review by ACC is looking at how the corporation could run more efficiently and what changes need to be made.12 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandPharmacists get access to health details of 1.1mThe medical records of hundreds of thousands of Aucklanders are in the hands of community pharmacists.06 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandAlways check sore throat, mum warnsAfter two of her children developed rheumatic fever, Te Aroha Teriaki is warning parents to always err on the side of caution.03 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandHealth groups slammed over locking up of alcoholicA watchdog has slammed three organisations over the locking up of a alcoholic, 43, in a resthome for more than a year without proper legal authority.29 Nov 04:30 PM
LifestyleUp the duff and taking a puffThe first results from a study of 7000 Auckland and Waikato babies shows that 11 per cent of women smoke throughout their pregnancies.29 Nov 01:20 AM
LifestyleTouched by a stranger's kindnessThe other night at Starship Hospital a total stranger didn't quite give me the shirt off his back - but it was close.25 Nov 11:15 PM
New ZealandLevy in charge of two DHBsSome central Auckland patients could be treated at North Shore and Waitakere Hospitals under a spirit of collaboration, the man now responsible for nearly one million Aucklanders' health has indicated.22 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandBrain tumour patients gain greater access to drugDrug-buying agency Pharmac is set to provide greater access to an expensive drug used to treat brain cancer.21 Nov 11:35 PM
