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Niki Bezzant: Fruit and veges could save your life
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Drawing an ethical line on animal research
Scientists have many tools at their disposal to study, manipulate and copy genes.
1 in 2 billion: Toddler with 'lethal condition' uses medicinal cannabis
Keira Mcmurdo is one of three people in the world with a rare condition known as FUT8.
Seven charts that show the world is actually becoming a better place
Key data shows that the world is much better off today than ever before in history.
Three hospitalised with meningococcal infections
A public health official says people need to be on alert for symptoms of the disease.
Damien O'Connor on fighting M. bovis
Eradication plan has made NZ's overall biosecurity system more resilient, O'Connor says.
Superbug found in two Middlemore patients
Middlemore Hospital surgical wards affected by superbug finds
Pandemic would be 'impossible' to contain
A striking video illustrates how many people died in just one day during the pandemic.
1918 New Zealand Influenza Pandemic
1918 New Zealand Influenza Pandemic - 440 People died in a single day. / University of Otago, Wellington
Focus: Rachel Paine's rare blood disorder
Rachel Paine was living in Australia when diagnosed and needs special drugs every two weeks to help keep her alive. They’re not funded in NZ, and cost $600k a year.
Shocking: NZ death rate for motor neuron disease five times global average
Experts warn this shocking new finding should be a major wake-up call.
Fears meningococcal 'super-strain' could become dominant
A meningococcal disease strain that's killed six this year may become dominant form.
Travellers warned of deadly mozzie-borne Bali disease
Travellers have been warned about visiting Bali due to a mosquito-borne brain disease.
Early drugs would have boosted odds - expert
Expert says earlier antibiotics would have boosted Zachary Gravatt's chances.
First significant Zika outbreak hits India
The outbreak is centred in Jaipur, a major tourist destination.
Bright, bubbly teen 'touched many lives'
Teen remembered as cheeky, generous, caring, and a prolific dispenser of random hugs.
Five people found with antibiotic-resistant bacteria
The community should not be alarmed, but they should be aware, the DHB says.
One last beach trip: Daughter's final wish for dying mum
Darcy Turner wants her mum to feel the sand and water and be at peace with her situation.
Father's blindness leads to son's vision for eye disease cure
Ehsan grew up with a blind father. Now he is helping make sure no other child will.
'A real disaster': Surge in spread of deadly superbug
"Over time as these resistant bacteria become more common they will cause deaths."
Vaccine deaths: NZ Samoan couple shut out of inquiry
Karl and Christine Laulu lost two children after getting their MMR vaccinations in Samoa.
Baby dies after catching herpes from mum
A young mum has called for all pregnant women to be tested for the virus.
Comment: Daffodil Day is saying we have to do better
COMMENT: New Zealand needs stronger public health regulations to reduce cancer.
Sergeant-major first killed by 'flu
Researchers identify first Kiwi to die of suspected influenza in 1918 pandemic.
Fat shamed - It's all lies and conspiracy
COMMENT: I was shocked to discover that I will be dead soon. Thanks Heart Foundation.
'Cold sore virus took our baby at 13 days'
The common cold sore virus can be passed on by an innocent touch or kiss.
Tests from a box to fight diseases
Science forums hears from Richard Winkworth about his studies of pests and diseases
Child neglect charges dropped after girl found with maggots in hair
The girl was admitted to hospital with maggots in her hair.
Doctors urged to back fresh effort on climate change
Health professionals have been urged to back Govt's proposed Zero Carbon Act.
Kiwi babies die from syphilis: 'It's heartbreaking'
Preventable deaths are the 'train wreck' doctors have warned of for years.
Meet the Kiwi DNA detective helping kids across world
World-renowned Kiwi researcher Stephen Robertson is offering hope to families everywhere.
Blemishes on woman's face turned out to be parasitic worm
First, it appeared as a tiny blemish under the eye.
Funds for poisoned Putaruru family to go to their children
The remaining funds raised for the family poisoned last year to be released within a week.