New ZealandNorthland: A post-apocalyptic visionClimate change scientists have projected continued global greenhouse gas emissions would heat Northland heat up more than other regions 19 Jan 07:40 PM
LifestyleScientists discover breakthrough blood testExperts at Boston University claim to have discovered the game-changing test06 Jan 11:03 PM
New ZealandStudy targets cannabis-like substanceA recently-discovered cannabis-like substance naturally produced by our brains could play a role in treating Parkinson's disease.01 Jan 12:03 AM
New ZealandShe stood up and lives were savedLeisa Renwick was fighting for her own life when she decided to fight for the lives of others dying from melanoma.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwis confirm Christmas heart death spikeCreamy pav and delayed health care could help explain increased heart death rate23 Dec 12:38 AM
OpinionNanogirl: The fowl truthDon't fall foul of campylobacter this festive season; cook chicken all the way through and wash down surfaces exposed to raw meat.16 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland: The syphilis capital of NZCases of syphilis have hit a record high in Auckland, quadrupling in number from previous years, new research has found.15 Dec 07:00 AM
WorldParalysed husband eaten alive by maggotsA mother-of-two who let her husband rot to death in their filthy, cockroach-infested home is to get just four years in jail.13 Dec 10:28 PM
New ZealandChildren ask Santa for 'mummy's medicine'An Auckland mum is petitioning Parliament to give Pharmac more money to fund treatment for rare diseases.13 Dec 02:15 AM
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
