Economic crash is crippling the country, including the healthcare system.

Scientists warn domestic dogs could be harbouring virus that causes next flu pandemic.

Baby boy's struggle with mysterious disease inspires funding of first national study.

Conditions in the refugee camp will only get worse as monsoon rains arrive, Kiwi says.

Global warming isn't just a threat to our coastal communities: but to our health. Why?

"Highly contagious" measles spreading through the South Island.

Reduced or withdrawn funding for NZ rare diseases organisation could spell its demise.

Kylee Black talks openly about her incurable condition and an upcoming trip of a lifetime.

Human parasites are a bane for developing nations. But they can also help guide research.

Rise in misinformed patients demanding treatments that don't work has GPs worried.

In New Zealand's worst year for polio fatalities, 173 people died.

A Queenstown woman ill with measles travelled while infectious.

The breach was a "very serious departure from fundamental ethical and legal standards".

The flu vaccine has arrived in New Zealand - but will it work?

The technology has the potential to bring $50 million per year to the New Zealand economy.

NZ-made proteins could help combat everything from disease to climate change.

Cutting edge tech promises orthotics users a chance to walk pain free - but at a cost.

Nicole Kildare says short-staffing at Tauranga Hospital over Christmas nearly killed her.

After 11 years in NFL, OJ Simpson fears he may have the football-linked brain disease.

Eat sugar and fat, get fat? There's much more to obesity than that, writes Jamie Morton.

A molecule just identified by NZ scientists could boost our bodies' response to vaccines.

Perfect storm is almost here for our overloaded hospitals.

New trial investigates whether fish oil in pregnancy can combat weight problems in kids.

There's nothing wrong with being a little weird, scientists say.

They may be 11 but they're making a big difference for people with heart disease.

NZORD says decision to cancel fund for medicines is a complete U-turn by the Government.

Report says eating more grains could cut healthcare costs and boost productivity.

Poverty, ethnicity don't explain the link, researchers say.

New Zealand is in the grip of the worst mumps outbreak in decades

Convincing parents kids need the jab not as simple as giving them the facts, says prof.