PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Memo to bootcamp critics – progress requires trial and errorOPINION: 'Expecting a 100% performance rate from any new initiative ... is naive.'10 Dec 04:00 PM
LifestyleDrugs like ibuprofen can damage our gut liningAnti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen have been linked to serious health problems.10 Dec 04:04 AM
New ZealandNorthland hospitals struggle with IT outages, staff shortages escalateWhangārei doctor warns: 'Co-opting healthcare assistants for calls is wildly inappropriate.'09 Dec 07:57 PM
LifestyleColdplay, Connections and coffee: What Kiwis googled in 2024Google has released its 2024 Year in Search for New Zealand09 Dec 07:43 PM
New Zealand'Way overdue': Mental health unit budget rises by $17m, completion further delayedThe unit was initially expected to be finished in 2023.09 Dec 04:02 PM
LifestyleSeven ways to ‘cure’ your hangoverLet go of myths like 'hair of the dog' – hangovers require a multifaceted approach.09 Dec 03:47 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentJosh Brolin on his wild life: Weed at 9, LSD at 13, jail nine timesTimes: 'I was paralysed with what I thought other people saw in me.'07 Dec 04:00 PM
LifestyleAre all sunscreens created equal?Which sunscreen offers the best protection? Are more expensive ones better?06 Dec 09:54 PM
New Zealand36,000 nurses strike nationwide after ‘distressing’ pay offerHealthcare workers take action, citing patient safety threats and stalled negotiations.03 Dec 02:54 AM
LifestyleAre chemicals used in fragrances bad for your health?Scientists warn some chemicals found in fragrances can cause adverse health outcomes.03 Dec 02:36 AM
New ZealandMassage therapist tells woman to lose weight, surgically alter her heightOther women complained he was sexist and racist and wouldn't stop when asked.02 Dec 01:43 AM
Lifestyle'Smiled more than he cried': Kiwi boy loses cancer battle before bucket list Bluey tripHerald readers had helped fundraise for Caiden's dream trip to Queensland.27 Nov 05:37 AM
New ZealandNZ's secret radioactive waste facilityThe storage facility, made with concrete and steel, was kept secret at the request of the Health Ministry. Video / Ben Dickens Graphics / Corey FlemingWatch26 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandLuke Bradford speaks about GPs' waitlist warningRoyal NZ College of General Practitioners medical director Luke Bradford speaks with Ryan Bridge about concerns over patients needing hospital treatment not making the waitlist.Watch25 Nov 11:16 PM
New ZealandShane Reti and Lester Levy announce funding to help boost Health NZ's clinical workforceHealth Minister Dr Shane Reti and Health NZ Commissioner Professor Lester Levy say the new roles are aimed at reducing waiting times. Video / Denise PiperWatch25 Nov 11:00 PM
Opinion‘Real danger’: The nostalgic Kiwi food item that should be bannedIt's an iconic symbol of childhood nostalgia, but the colourful treat has a dark side.25 Nov 01:21 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleDivorce trap: What Kiwis get wrong about long-term loveRelationship expert Nic Beets shares his insights – and four Kiwis share their stories.24 Nov 09:00 PM
LifestyleElle Macpherson reveals the real reason for her divorce'This process was the straw that broke the camel's back.'24 Nov 08:17 PM
New Zealand'We're surrounded by everything that's bad for us': Being obese in New ZealandReport calls for levies, limits on ads and fast-food shops, access to weight-loss drugs.24 Nov 04:00 PM
LifestyleThe deadly problem with quartz kitchen worktops – and what you should choose insteadCases of a fatal lung disease have risen among tradies working with engineered quartz.23 Nov 10:14 PM
New ZealandTrust Tairāwhiti seeking survey respondents to end ‘information gap’Trust Tairāwhiti's data and information lead Malcolm Mersham speaks on past findings.21 Nov 11:25 PM
LifestyleLorna Jane's top 5 health and wellness tipsLorna Jane Clarkson shares her health and wellbeing non-negotiables. 20 Nov 01:13 AM
LifestyleCan mouth taping really stop snoring and sleep apnoea?Popularised by TikTok and Love is Blind, experts weigh in on the sticky subject.19 Nov 11:25 PM
Lifestyle'Debilitated': Kiwi's battle with topical steroid withdrawalTe Rima Whakatau has suffered from eczema since childhood.19 Nov 12:34 AM
New ZealandHealth NZ costs for contractors and consultants soar by $80m over past yearLabour MP says healthcare quality suffering due to rising contractor costs and staff cuts.17 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleDoctor believes he’s found the answer to an illness with no cureTelegraph: Chronic fatigue and long Covid remain poorly understood.17 Nov 02:00 AM
LifestyleMillionaire injects himself in attempt to ‘age backwards’. His face then ‘blows up’Bryan Johnson is known for outlandish health treatments to regain the body of a teenager.16 Nov 01:11 AM
LifestyleSpreading the joy: Ashley Bloomfield’s kindness clubThe health legend is taking a jab at teaching kids important life skills.15 Nov 04:00 PM
LifestyleThe healthiest type of coffee – and the ones to avoidHow you prepare your brew can impact its health credentials more than you think.14 Nov 11:32 PM
New ZealandHealth NZ Commissioner steps in to prevent staff losing Milo'Milo will remain available to all,' Lester Levy told Health New Zealand staff.13 Nov 11:54 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe day the doctor said three of our four children will go blindTimes: Mia, Colin and Laurent's parents wanted them to see the world. They had a deadline.13 Nov 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Speed up access' to health services: New child wellness centre opensIt is a 'significant milestone' in Health NZ's commitment to improving children's health.12 Nov 04:01 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: A healthy society doesn't leave people behindOPINION: Also in today's letters – abuse redress; hard health facts; populism v fascism.12 Nov 04:00 PM
LifestyleWhy your standing desk isn't making you any healthierIs a standing desk really better for your health than sitting down?11 Nov 12:00 AM
