New ZealandGroup warns against sun for vitamin DMidday sun risky way of getting vitamin D, groups say.21 Nov 11:27 PM
New ZealandKiller superbug in NZUp to four patients in NZ have contracted a killer strain of a superbug which inhabits other bacteria.20 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandHospital errors causing serious harm climbReports of public hospital errors that caused or could have caused major harm to patients has increased.17 Nov 01:04 AM
EconomySickness costs country $5b a year, says TreasuryIll health costs the economy at least $5bn a year - with even bigger potential costs from those who drag themselves to work.15 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandUnited Future outlines 2011 policiesUnited Future are calling for the outright ban of 1080 in the fight against possums and for the introduction of universal health insurance.14 Nov 09:37 PM
New ZealandSouth Island neurosurgery reforms announcedA panel of experts has recommended retaining neurosurgery services at both Dunedin and Christchurch hospitals - a verdict met by cheering crowds.10 Nov 01:44 AM
New ZealandX-rays and scans on hold in strikePublic hospital patients face disruption to services again this week as radiographers at 19 district health boards stage a full strike for 48 hours.07 Nov 04:30 PM
World57-year-old mother of twins breaks Australian recordA 57-year-old woman is believed to have become Australia's oldest mother after giving birth to twins last week.07 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandProposed ACC changes privatisation by 'stealth'Labour leader Phil Goff says proposed changes to ACC levies are the Government's way of moving to a user-pays, privatised system by "stealth".07 Nov 02:04 AM
New ZealandRest home food shockAged care experts want a nationwide review of rest home meals after revelations large numbers of elderly people are malnourished. 06 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandClients feel pain of ACC cutsPhysiotherapy claims paid for by ACC have slumped by nearly a quarter, reflecting the social insurer's sharp cut backs in health treatment - at a time when New Zealand's rate of injuries is continuing to climb.05 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandHospital apologises for bad treatmentNorth Shore Hospital has apologised for leaving an elderly heart patient in the emergency department for five hours between doctor consultations.05 Nov 04:30 PM
