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
New ZealandNZ's soaring diabetes rate puts us with world's worstScientists blame the increase on the spread of a Western-style diet, leading to rising levels of obesity.26 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandStudy points to cancer risk in wireless telephonesCellphones and cordless landlines are possibly carcinogenic, say scientists.01 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandFather refuses to accept Thai experts' findingsSarah Carter's father refuses to accept Thai authorities' belief that her death was not linked to an insect control chemical.11 May 04:30 AM
OpinionShelley Bridgeman<i>Shelley Bridgeman:</i> Not all families are equalWe should have the courage to question one-size-fits-all advice on parenting, writes Shelley Bridgeman.01 May 09:30 PM
WorldWorld Health doctors still puzzled by Thai hotel deathsThe World Health Organisation is still stumped over the cause of the string of "puzzling" deaths in Chiang Mai.25 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandTourist's dad set on finding truthSince his eldest child died while backpacking in Thailand, Richard Carter does not welcome idle time.25 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandBreastfeeding study and baby food firms link revealedScientists who cast doubt on the safety of exclusively breastfeeding babies until six months allegedly have links to baby food companies.17 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandStudy questions breastfeeding policyResearchers have cast doubt on the safety of the exclusive breastfeeding of babies until they are six months old.16 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldNauru tops obesity leaguePacific island nations now occupy the top seven places in the World Health Organisation's global obesity rankings.26 Dec 06:18 AM
New ZealandSurvey finds sunbed regulation not workingSurvey finds only 10 per cent of outlets meet the voluntary criteria for safety.13 Dec 12:40 AM
WorldPolio epidemic in CongoA sudden epidemic of polio has ravaged the Democratic Republic of Congo.05 Dec 04:30 PM
WorldHIV pill heralds new era in fight against AIDSScientists this week announced the first pill to provide effective protection against Aids.24 Nov 12:14 AM
New ZealandJump in C-section births worries hospitalsOne in every four women giving birth in NZ will undergo caesarean section surgery, with nearly 15pc booking the operation before going into labour.17 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleThe point of the exerciseSo you want to lose weight for summer? Cancel the gym membership. As Emma John finds, an increasing body of research reveals exercise does next to nothing for you when it comes to shedding the kilos.06 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandThe fat of the landA trans fat found in NZ dairy products is derived from palm kernel feed being given to NZ cows, new research suggests.01 Oct 04:30 PM
