New ZealandFocus: Rachel Paine's rare blood disorderRachel 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.Watch05 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Young diabetic hopes graft will save legHilda Hango is an athletically built woman of 22 who is hoping she won't need to have her leg cut off. Video / Chris TarpeyWatch05 Dec 03:55 PM
LifestyleChoke on this: Would you pay $7.30 for a decaffeinated soy flat white?Does a $7.30 coffee sound outrageous to you? Here's why it might be totally reasonable.05 Dec 12:23 AM
LifestyleAre you eating fries wrong?Study finds fries so unhealthy you should only ever eat this many at once.04 Dec 08:08 PM
New ZealandWatch: Battling superstition - the life of an eye nurse"They don't have enough knowledge about diabetes and they come up with all sorts of thoughts - oh, I was punished by something, or I was poisoned." Video / Chris TarpeyWatch04 Dec 03:45 PM
New ZealandWatch: A day at the eye clinicNearly a quarter of Vanuatu's population of 280,000 have diabetes. There is a huge number of people who may not know they have the disease and will go blind without treatment. Video / Chris TarpeyWatch03 Dec 03:40 PM
New ZealandWatch: Strong man Karlpat was brought down by diabetesKarlpat Edul doesn't look the type to have had his life put on hold by a disease like diabetes. Video / Chris TarpeyWatch03 Dec 03:30 PM
LifestyleHow to avoid packing on the pounds ahead of ChristmasFive tips to help you stay healthy when the world tells you to eat, drink and be merry.02 Dec 08:23 PM
OpinionLee SucklingThe Kiwi truth about having a 'summer-ready' bodyWhat do you see every summer at your average Kiwi beach?02 Dec 06:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Clerence lost her toes - now she's going blindClerence has dense cataracts and diabetic retinopathy, whereby the disease causes bleeding at the back of eye. Video / Chris TarpeyWatch02 Dec 03:30 PM
LifestyleYes, getting steamy really is the secret to a longer lifeCranking up your sauna sessions can cut the risk of heart attacks by as much as a quarter.02 Dec 12:45 AM
LifestyleYour phone is seven times dirtier than your toiletYou might want to stop taking your phone with you to the toilet.01 Dec 10:30 PM
LifestyleAre you dating a psychopath?Researchers estimate that about 1 in 100 people are psychopaths.01 Dec 05:00 PM
OpinionNiki BezzantNiki Bezzant: A growing appetite for meat-freeCOMMENT: Have you noticed that not all is as it once was in meat section of supermarket?01 Dec 04:00 PM
LifestyleHow much booze are you getting for your buck?A larger pour of wine on menus scrutinised by the Herald equated to a third of a bottle.30 Nov 04:00 PM
LifestyleRachel Grunwell: Running tips for beginnersCOMMENT: Do you feel unfit but wish you were "run-fit"?30 Nov 03:00 PM
LifestyleFive easy fixes for a more balanced lifeLeading a busy life is no excuse for ignoring the importance of balance.30 Nov 01:22 AM
LifestyleMy mother has forgotten everything, including meBut there's one thing that remains, writes Cynthia Miller-Idriss.29 Nov 11:43 PM
LifestyleMum dies from blood clot after breast enlargementThe 36-year-old mother tragically passed away after trying to 'improve her appearance'.29 Nov 10:26 PM
Lifestyle10 tips to keep Kiwi kids safe in the water this summerSummer is here and making a splash – but is your family water-safe?29 Nov 10:10 PM
LifestyleKiwis reveal their worst secret Santa giftsSecret Santa can be fun or a total disaster, as these Kiwis reveal.29 Nov 07:06 PM
New ZealandRedundancies loom for CanTeen workersDecline in funding leads organisation to propose a total restructure.29 Nov 10:07 AM
LifestyleExplainer: Why do people get cancer?Academic explains what causes cancer and how to reduce your chances of developing it.28 Nov 09:01 PM
LifestyleFive expert tricks for a perfect Christmas treeWant a Christmas tree to rival Smith and Caughey's? Here are the secrets from an expert.28 Nov 07:41 PM
OpinionKate HawkesbyHawkesby: Doctors should understand patients' spiritual needs tooCOMMENT: Training medical staff to recognise patients 'spiritual distress' a good start.28 Nov 05:26 PM
LifestyleMan teased for 'beer belly' ended up having 35kg tumourWhen he first mentioned the issue to a physician, the doctor brushed him off, he said.28 Nov 02:12 AM
LifestyleDavid Beckham's photo kissing daughter sparks outrageThe photo has been labelled "strange" and "pervy". Do you see a problem with it?27 Nov 08:00 PM
LifestyleThe Sex Files: Common self-pleasure myths debunkedLee Suckling explains why the act won't make you blind, and certainly won't make you gay.27 Nov 06:00 PM
LifestyleElle Macpherson reveals seven tricks for more energyThe supermodel has shared her tips for staying energetic even on the worst day.27 Nov 01:11 AM
LifestyleWoman dies from dementia contracted from her babyA medic who discovered the case has called it a "very sad story".26 Nov 08:02 PM
Lifestyle'Horrified' teen matches with sister on TinderA sibling match on Tinder has gone viral. But is all as it seems?26 Nov 08:01 PM
LifestyleIrish accent brings new voice to man with stutterNick Prosser's life-long stutter has disappeared by using an Irish accent.26 Nov 07:00 PM
LifestyleMy baby nearly fainted from the pain of his vaccinationsBeck Vass: Vaccinating your baby is one of the first times you feel parental guilt.26 Nov 06:00 PM
LifestyleHow to shave 30 years of your body's biological ageStudy finds pensioners who have almost identical muscles to those years younger than them.26 Nov 03:52 AM
