OpinionCox: A cancer beater we're not usingA 20-minute procedure called flexible sigmoidoscopy can reduce the subsequent risk of bowel cancer by 43 per cent. This is the biggest 08 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandTamaki warns of 'demonic' Harry PotterAccording to Tamaki, Harry Potter is a tool to recruit people toward evil.03 Dec 04:00 PM
TechnologyBill Gates splashes out for Kiwi studentsMicrosoft co-founder Bill Gates is helping Massey University research into Ebola and other deadly diseases be received on the world stage.02 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandZika infects 100 in NZAbout 100 people in New Zealand have probably been infected with the Zika virus this year.29 Nov 05:02 PM
WorldUK a hotspot of gonorrhoea, cocaineThe percentage of young adults in the UK who have taken cocaine is higher than anywhere else in Europe.23 Nov 10:03 PM
LifestyleScientists modify cells to fight lung cancerA world where DNA can be rewritten to fix deadly diseases has moved a step closer.20 Nov 04:00 PM
LifestyleBreakthrough: Antibody neutralises 98% of HIVScientists have made an HIV breakthrough, discovering an antibody that neutralises majority of the virus16 Nov 09:09 PM
WorldDisease stalking 'paralysis island'This Aussie island is anything but paradise for a whopping five per cent of its residents who are at risk of or suffer from Machado-Joseph Disease.13 Nov 04:29 AM
New ZealandCouple helped by diabetes adviceFirst users of advice "toolkit" report more exercise, smaller meals.01 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldInfected mosquitoes in Zika battleAn army of mosquitoes will be infected with bacteria and released into Brazil and Columbia to combat the Zika outbreak.27 Oct 04:00 PM
LifestyleMayor's loss sparks two-wheel charity driveTauranga's new mayor is wasting no time putting his new role to a good cause. Greg Brownless will be among those taking part in a 25 Oct 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Miracle baby' helps othersWhen Robyn McGregor was pregnant for the fifth time, the Kiwi doctor who led the world in fetal blood transfusions told her the prospects weren't good.10 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldThe Ratpocalypse hits AustraliaAn infestation of rats has hit Australia's biggest city, and it's human's fault. We created the conditions for them to thrive.30 Sep 03:32 AM
LifestyleHeartbreaking photo of twins huggingIt was a photo that tugged at the heartstrings of people the world over - a healthy twin hugging his sick brother for the first time following their birth.10 Sep 11:45 PM
New ZealandHope for drug to beat Alzheimer'sThe first drug to combat Alzheimer's disease is on the horizon.01 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldDamage done by calling Trump 'crazy'COMMENT: Is Donald Trump experiencing a mental illness? That's the question making the rounds these days.08 Aug 06:39 PM
New ZealandZika impact to be monitoredDoctors hope a new monitoring system will give clearer figures on the impact of the Zika virus on New Zealand children.28 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi helps identify Ebola hotspotsA Kiwi scientist has helped develop artificial intelligence to highlight fresh potential hotspots for Ebola and other bat-borne filoviruses.17 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldPrince Harry gets an HIV test: The resultsNervous smiles from Prince Harry as he faces one of his toughest tests.14 Jul 06:34 PM
New ZealandScientist hopes to stop deadly TBA leading New Zealand researcher may have found a powerful new weapon to combat deadly, drug-resistant strains of tuberculosis.14 Jul 05:00 PM
TravelSTIs spread through party islandThe Spanish island of Magaluf is experiencing an outbreak of sexually transmitted infections spreading through the party destination.06 Jul 11:45 PM
New ZealandDrug find 'incredible' says gene carrierFor 27-year-old Tessa Hopson, finding out medication may prevent breast cancer was "incredible".21 Jun 05:00 PM
TravelAussies warned against travel to BaliAustralian travellers are being warned against travel to Bali due to the prevalence of the Zika virus.21 Jun 03:55 AM
New ZealandPromising breakthrough for MS sufferersA trial testing two commonly used antipsychotics could offer new hope to multiple sclerosis sufferers.12 Jun 09:36 PM
Lifestyle'If you don't vaccinate, you're an idiot'WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES. These are the horrifying pictures posted by a desperate mother who doesn't want other parents to go through the same trauma she's had to endure.09 Jun 10:05 PM
WorldIsis strongholds hit by disfiguring diseaseA disfiguring tropical disease has spread across the Middle East as millions are displaced from the war-torn region.29 May 06:34 PM
New ZealandTerminally ill mum pushes to graduationA terminally ill Timaru mother suffering from metastatic cancer will graduate today from university.10 May 05:14 PM
New ZealandMeasles claims 8 victims in Waikato outbreakAn outbreak of the measles virus has hit the Waikato with eight confirmed cases and a further three possible cases reported.26 Apr 11:57 AM
New Zealand$430k grant for cancer studyA team of Kiwi researchers have won funding to help tackle a mysterious protein that conspires against treatment for some forms of cancer.14 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldZika defect-link confirmedUS health officials have concluded that infection with the Zika virus during pregnancy causes the birth defect microcephaly.14 Apr 05:00 PM
Lifestyle'Striking' Alzheimer's discoveryA discovery by University of Otago researchers could pave the way for Alzheimer's disease to be diagnosed by a simple blood test.06 Apr 07:32 PM
New ZealandFlu jab here to combat winter nastiesWinter is nipping at our heels and so too is the dreaded flu season.05 Apr 05:00 PM
LifestyleThe HIV 'cure' that snips out virusA cure for HIV and Aids could be just a few years away.03 Apr 01:37 AM
