WorldExperts: Ebola not that easy to catchExperts say the Ebola virus is not more virulent that previous outbreaks, and is actually quite difficult to catch.15 Oct 02:41 AM
WorldEbola fight a 'war', says UNThe UN's new leader on Ebola says the fight against the epidemic is a "war" which could take another six months.25 Aug 08:16 PM
WorldEbola serum 'reverses' diseaseAn experimental serum treatment on two US missionaries has raised hopes of an effective treatment for the disease after doctors reported a "miraculous" improvement in the health of one of those who contracted the disease.05 Aug 05:12 AM
WorldEbola: One flight awayIn an era when the next pandemic can seem just a pathogen away, Ebola still retains a grisly fascination.02 Aug 02:48 AM
LifestyleJeans recalled over dangerous dyesClothing retailer Just Jeans has voluntarily recalled four children's garments containing potentially cancer-causing dyes.12 May 05:50 AM
LifestyleHow polio made a comebackThe near eradication of polio is one of the great global public health success stories of the last few decades. So what happened?05 May 09:20 PM
LifestyleSlash sugar intake, says WHOThe daily allowance for a person's sugar intake should be halved to six teaspoons, the World Health Organisation said yesterday.06 Mar 04:30 PM
LifestyleKiwis 'dying of embarrassment'Kiwis are 'dying from embarrassment' because of a reluctance to speak with doctors about bowel cancer symptoms as NZ tops a report into global bowel cancer rates22 Jan 02:12 AM
New ZealandKiwis among world's fattest peopleNew Zealand has been named and shamed as one of the fattest countries in the world in a report report by the United Nations.11 Jul 03:21 AM
WorldDeadly Mers virus 'threat to entire world'The deadly Sars-like virus spreading across Europe that has killed more than half of those it has infected is a "threat to the entire world," says the World Health Organisation.02 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandRegular price rises doing trickForcing up tobacco taxes every year is having an effect. It's hitting the price point for many smokers, galvanising their resolve to quit.30 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandFatty diet wreaks havoc in islandsPacific health experts are calling for a quota on the amount of fatty food exported to the Pacific Islands, where heart disease, diabetes and obesity are the norm.02 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandNZ faces bird flu riskA new killer strain of bird flu terrorising China could pose a risk to New Zealand, a flu expert said today.25 Apr 05:25 AM
New ZealandMore jabs in store for Kiwi babiesKiwi babies look likely to get free vaccinations against chickenpox and rotavirus later this year - up to six years after Australia.14 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandNew Zealand great place to draw in lottery of lifeNew Zealand has been ranked one of the world's best countries to be born in this year. Researchers named New Zealand the seventh most lucky nation in which to start life.03 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandWe hold the key to better transportWe demand and expect our transport systems to to get us where we want, when we want to be there, and as fast as possible. We are, however, human beings.26 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandDon't diet - and lose weightEating less fat in your food can lead to weight loss without actually dieting, a major review of studies has found.07 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandNZ kids suffering in cold homesEvery winter, Taleni Lafo has to take her two young children to hospital because they become sick from the cold.29 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandThe cost of parenthoodThe Government says we can't afford to introduce six months' paid parental leave. Child advocates and some parents claim we can't afford not to. Andrew Laxon reports.13 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandDepression our big worryDepressed and anxious New Zealanders make up the two biggest groups on sickness benefits.29 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandNZ air pollution not as bad as report suggestedIncorrect figures were used in a report that found local cities' air quality was poorer than any major Australian city.28 Sep 11:29 PM
