New ZealandZinc an effective defence to coldsZinc supplements have been confirmed in a large international study as an effective treatment of the common cold.15 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandThreat of fatal superbug grows worse every yearThe threat of a potentially fatal superbug is growing, and infection control officials cannot see any let-up. 13 Feb 04:30 PM
EntertainmentMichael Douglas resentfulMichael Douglas hasn’t forgiven the doctors who failed to spot his throat cancer.12 Jan 06:00 PM
New ZealandTV man happy with plodder's pace in ironmanTVNZ newsreader Peter Williams will take on the Port of Tauranga half-ironman in January... and it's for a good cause.26 Dec 04:30 PM
WorldNauru tops obesity leaguePacific island nations now occupy the top seven places in the World Health Organisation's global obesity rankings.26 Dec 06:18 AM
WorldHIV breakthrough reportedDoctors believe an HIV-positive man who underwent a stem cell transplant has been cured as a result of the procedure.14 Dec 08:38 PM
New ZealandSurvey finds sunbed regulation not workingSurvey finds only 10 per cent of outlets meet the voluntary criteria for safety.13 Dec 12:40 AM
New ZealandRecession hitting children's healthChildren are bearing the brunt of the economic recession, with around 2000 more kids admitted to hospital last year compared to 2007, according to a report compiled by the Children's Social Health Monitor.12 Dec 11:20 PM
