New ZealandFirst NZ swine flu death this yearA Bay of Plenty woman is believed to be the country's first death from swine flu this year.08 Jul 07:54 PM
Opinion<i>Gareth Morgan:</i> Best treatment goes to the loudestThe way the limited resources of our public health system are allocated across those in need is increasingly ad hoc and unfair.05 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandMP's bill aims for abortion on demandAn MP has taken the controversial step of proposing a new law to legalise abortion on request for women up to 24 weeks pregnant.02 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandCash injection for Hutt Valley DHBThe Hutt Valley District Health Board is getting a cash injection of $8.6 million.01 Jul 01:02 AM
New ZealandSea slugs returning to Auckland beachesThe toxic sea slugs which sparked health warnings at Auckland beaches last year appear to be on their way back.21 Jun 03:50 AM
New ZealandMixed messages on babies in bedCalls for mothers to stop sleeping with their newborn children are being ignored by some hospitals and birthing centres.13 Jun 04:00 PM
New ZealandBlood donor slump leads to recruitment drive at universitiesThe number of new blood donors has slumped by nearly 20 per cent, creating anxiety over the future of the life-saving service.13 Jun 04:00 PM
New ZealandTuberculosis case linked to 2006 school outbreakA new case of tuberculosis at Palmerston North Boys' High School is believed to be related to a previous outbreak.11 Jun 09:14 PM
