PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe plastic in your food that’s playing havoc with your gut healthFrom bottled water to tea bags, microplastics are finding their way into our bodies.22 May 11:14 PM
WorldSyrian first lady has leukaemia, presidency saysAsma al-Assad will undergo a specialised treatment protocol that requires her to isolate.21 May 11:47 PM
New ZealandOpinion: Children living in poverty and at higher risk will bear the bruntOPINION: Ditching free flu vaccines will likely wipe out the recent gains in uptake.21 May 01:19 AM
New ZealandHealth systems overhaul months behind scheduleImproved surveillance system to catch and control communicable diseases was due in June.18 May 09:25 PM
Entertainment'Doppelganger': Avril Lavigne addresses bizarre conspiracy theoryThe grim theory gained traction in the early 2000s.16 May 10:30 PM
LifestyleCan this blood test detect cancer years before diagnosis?It's hoped the finding could help efforts to stop cancer before it starts.16 May 12:14 AM
New ZealandBeekeeper Steven Brown furious over destruction of $2m honey crop'Most farmers vaccinate their cows ... but it’s illegal to vaccinate the hive.'15 May 11:15 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeMelinda French Gates resigns as co-chair of Gates FoundationFinancial Times: Decision to leave comes three years after divorce from Bill Gates.14 May 02:28 AM
New Zealand'You can choose your attitude': Teacher battling cancer determined to remain positiveJanet Lang has been a teacher for 43 years - and she's not leaving her school yet.12 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I was never the same': Chronic fatigue sufferers fighting for recognitionThose with the condition say they are struggling to be heard.09 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThis common condition can damage joints long before it’s detectedExperts explain how osteoarthritis affects the body, and why it’s so hard to diagnose.09 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Extinction threat': How scared should we be of bird flu reaching NZ?The global spread of bird flu has scientists concerned. Here's what you should know.07 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFirst suspected case of cow-to-human bird flu transfer means NZ must be preparedThe risk to humans is still low, but NZ needs plan for 'range of scenarios', expert says.05 May 04:26 AM
NRLFormer Kiwis league player is NZ's first case of national rep with CTECalls for action as the silent killer haunts New Zealand's sporting community.02 May 12:43 PM
TalanoaTravellers to Samoa advised to get insurance including medical evacuationDengue fever is a viral infection that spreads from mosquitoes to people.01 May 12:25 AM
OpinionOpinion: People with rare disorders the most vulnerable in societyOPINION: Kiwis have been showing their aroha and support for the rarest among us.29 Apr 05:00 PM
LifestyleHayley Sproull on PCOS and panic attacks: 'Laughter is survival'Sproull tells The Upside host Scotty Stevenson how comedy helps her cope.23 Apr 03:55 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I sat down and made a personal commitment': Dealing with disasterTessa Appleby's resilient nature saw her get through the cyclone and thrive as a leader.22 Apr 10:09 PM
New ZealandNZ virologist says spread of bird flu across globe is ‘definitely cause for concern’NZ needs to be prepared for H5N1 bird flu, which is evolving surprisingly quickly.21 Apr 04:29 AM
TalanoaDengue fever in Samoa: 'Pack insect repellent'Samoa is dealing with more than 200 recorded cases of dengue fever.19 Apr 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleHow migraines, flu and heart attacks affect women and men differentlyYou can blame your hormones for how your body reacts to and fights certain infections.19 Apr 04:00 AM
New ZealandDengue fever outbreak to be declared in SamoaMore than 250 cases have now been reported.19 Apr 12:48 AM
EntertainmentHarry Potter star mourns death of 'favourite human'Warwick and Samantha Davis had been married since meeting on set in 1988.18 Apr 12:41 AM
World'It’s gut-wrenching': Drug-diluting pharmacist released to halfway houseA pharmacist who diluted thousands of prescriptions is to be released from jail.17 Apr 10:07 PM
CrimeCrown to not pursue murder charge against alleged getaway driver in fatal Sandringham dairy robberyHenry Fred has a terminal illness, the court was told.17 Apr 01:32 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldIs bird flu coming to people next? Are we ready?NY Times: H5N1 is back in the news after cows and a farm worker were infected in the US.07 Apr 10:57 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Pharmac funding gap leaves Kiwi babies vulnerable to devastating diseaseOPINION: It’s time for New Zealand to prioritise the health of its youngest population.07 Apr 06:40 PM
New ZealandNo certain cause of healthy teen’s death after Covid vaccine - coronerThe cause of the inflammation in the boy's heart could not be satisfactorily determined.02 Apr 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleDespite her advanced Alzheimer’s, the woman I love is still in thereHugh Webb's Kiwi wife has dementia, but his love and commitment to her is unwavering.31 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandRadio host coping with 'trauma', 'rage' after fighting for his daughter's health'Those who agitate seem to be the ones who are able to get what they need'.30 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'She deserves a good life': Girl needs $20k machine to slow lung damageMaddi Wilson ends up on antibiotics or in hospital for even mild viruses.29 Mar 05:00 AM
RoyalsCamilla shares update on Princess Kate amid cancer treatment'I know that Catherine is thrilled by all the kind wishes and support.'27 Mar 11:25 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessReport sick or dead wild birds, MPI says as bird flu hits US dairy cows for the first timeUS agencies say there's no risk to milk.27 Mar 04:22 AM
New Zealand'It's a no-brainer': Rapid STI test kits now availableIt's like a Covid RAT test - but for sexual health.27 Mar 12:38 AM
