New ZealandNZ trial offers hope against severe mood disordersResearchers are eyeing a fresh way to help Kiwis battling with severe mood disorders.18 Dec 07:28 PM
WorldAir pollution: World fills lungs with killer PM2.5Air pollution largest environmental health problem in US and in the world more generally.22 Nov 04:00 PM
BusinessUnsafe levels of lead found in tapware in New ZealandCalls for Government to undertake an urgent review of all tapwear and plumbing products.07 Nov 07:23 PM
New Zealand200 more state houses to get thermal upgradeBefore the upgrade, even the fire couldn't keep the cold away, David and Carol Coffin say.24 Sep 08:24 AM
New ZealandKiwi research paves way for long-term flu vaccineThousands of lives could be saved with world-first research from New Zealand.18 Jul 04:59 AM
New ZealandWorld help to probe Samoa vaccination deathsUnicef is working with the Samoan Govt after two children died after getting an MMR shot.11 Jul 06:11 AM
WorldVenezuela hit by first case of Polio since 1989 as country falls deeper into crisisEconomic crash is crippling the country, including the healthcare system.10 Jun 10:17 PM
New ZealandThermal upgrades making healthier state homesSema Taanoa hasn't needed to turn on the heater since moving into an upgraded house.06 Jun 01:33 AM
LifestyleCan flu vaccine make you sick?Here is everything you need to know about the flu vaccine.20 Apr 11:16 PM
New ZealandPolio outbreak: How NZ coped with killer diseaseIn New Zealand's worst year for polio fatalities, 173 people died.17 Apr 06:49 AM
New ZealandIs NZ ready for the next big pandemic?New Zealand isn't prepared enough for the next big pandemic, public health experts argue.03 Dec 04:21 AM
LifestyleAre bubs being breastfed long enough?Kiwi babies aren't being breastfed for as long as international guidelines recommend.30 Nov 04:00 PM
KahuClimate change: five ways it could harm usGlobal warming more than a problem for planet. It will hurt us personally too.25 Oct 04:00 PM
LifestyleBeware: those 'health' drinks pack a sugar kickOne lifestyle drink, marketed as natural and organic, had more sugar than Powerade.07 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ eliminates measles and rubellaNZ has attracted international praise for passing the strict criteria.05 Oct 07:00 PM
New ZealandColeman accused of 'snubbing' sugary drink tax planObesity researchers say Health Minister "snubbed" sugary drink tax proposal and petition.22 Sep 03:15 AM
WorldTiny gesture sends photo of 5yo viralA heartbreaking picture of a 5-year-old girl is creating a very powerful reaction.11 Sep 08:47 PM
World700,000 contaminated eggs enter BritainThousands of contaminated eggs entered the UK from the Netherlands earlier this year.10 Aug 05:31 PM
New ZealandAir pollution deaths to rise under climate changeThousands more people will die from air pollution unless the world tackles climate change.31 Jul 05:00 PM
World10yo raped by uncle denied abortionIndian girl, 10, who fell pregnant after being raped, ordered to carry foetus to term.20 Jul 05:47 PM
LifestyleGonorrhoea 'superbug' spreading, says WHOWorld Health Organisation warns of untreatable strains of sexually transmitted infections.07 Jul 08:37 AM
OpinionSave money on your power bill this winterThere are ways to save on your power without shivering through winter.31 May 04:00 AM
New ZealandSuperbug 'Kryptonite' in NZ forests?The world's next big antibiotic could lie hidden in our native fungi.07 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWorld Health Day aims to get people talkingDepression is the focus of this year's World Health Day.06 Apr 04:24 AM
New ZealandNZ science offers hope against pathogenA Kiwi scientist's research could yield a vaccine against an emerging deadly pathogen.29 Mar 04:13 AM
LifestyleToo many antibiotics?Unnecessary prescriptions could lead to serious long-term consequences.15 Mar 10:40 PM
WorldWHO issues warning over superbugsHealth officials say nations need to take action as bacteria build resistance to drugs.28 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionMark Dye: Waterway plan rubbishCOMMENT: The Government's plan to clean up waterways is an attempt to look as though action's being taken, when in reality nothing's happening, says Mark Dye.23 Feb 08:53 PM
New ZealandDrug nation: Kiwis' antibiotic use soarsKiwis' use of antibiotics has soared, indicating widespread inappropriate use for viral coughs and colds, experts say.03 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe 10 biggest science stories of 2016As 2016 draws to a close, the NZ Science Media Centre picked some of the biggest national and international science stories that made headlines13 Dec 02:51 AM
New ZealandDentists: Show us sugar by the teaspoonDentists spell out sugar control policies they say are needed08 Dec 11:01 AM
New ZealandOur kids at risk: Calling time on troubleNZ has the fourth-highest rate of child deaths from assault in the OECD. Simon Collins visited three communities to look for the root causes.27 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandCervical screening to end for under-25sThe National Screening Unit will end cervical smear tests for women aged 20-25 in 2018 citing "a strong body of evidence" showing the procedure may be causing more harm than good.14 Sep 03:45 AM
