New ZealandCough medicine sales to be restrictedSales restrictions on some cough and cold medicines for children will come into force on May 1 next year.22 Jul 03:25 AM
New ZealandLegalising euthanasia wins huge supportLegalising euthanasia has won huge support from readers of nzherald.co.nz, reflecting the earlier findings of scientific public opinion polls.21 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandPatient spikes swamp North Shore HospitalPatients are being treated in the corridors of North Shore Hospital's A&E because of overcrowding due to winter illnesses.21 Jul 05:53 AM
New ZealandDying GP's plea for euthanasiaA terminally-ill Auckland doctor gives his argument for the legalisation of euthanasia in NZ.20 Jul 10:46 PM
New ZealandDying GP's last wish: Legalise euthanasiaA doctor who has just months to live after being diagnosed with a terminal illness says it's time for euthanasia to be legalised.20 Jul 04:00 PM
LifestyleNZ named third-best place to dieNZ is one of the best places to shuffle off the mortal coil, according to a new index.15 Jul 12:23 AM
New ZealandUninsured tourist dies from infectionSouth African tourist Tayla Storm has lost her battle against a deadly bug that struck her down on her first overseas trip.14 Jul 04:00 PM
WorldUK to get 'slicker, smarter' health systemBritain's National Health Service is to be slimmed down, smartened up and democratised.13 Jul 04:00 PM
TaxScrapping GST on healthy foods not viable - DunneA panel of experts have taken part in an online seminar to assess whether NZ should scrap GST on healthy foods.12 Jul 11:19 PM
Opinion<i>Gareth Morgan:</i> It's time for medical leaders to step upDespite our best efforts, the public health system delivers services in an unfair and arbitrary fashion. 12 Jul 04:00 PM
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
