PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFree visits to the doctor tightened for Hawke's Bay youth amid funding concernsThe programme had the potential to exacerbate the 'postcode lottery' of health care: GP.05 Sep 06:18 PM
New Zealand'Tragic': Gap in system causing suffering for Northland's dermatology patientsThere is currently no dermatologist in the Northland region.05 Sep 05:31 PM
LifestyleTrying a new diet? Ask these four questions firstOpinion: With so many diets around, make an informed decision before committing to one.05 Sep 01:15 AM
LifestyleWhat are the risks of hair transplants?Hair loss will affect everyone at some point in their life.05 Sep 12:04 AM
LifestyleOpinion: 'Tadpole water' sounds gross but could be good for youAdding chia seeds to your water to support weight loss may not be that far-fetched.04 Sep 06:00 AM
LifestyleHow can I boost my immune system?Chronic stress can make us vulnerable to illnesses - here's what you can do about it.04 Sep 04:00 AM
LifestylePhones don't give you brain cancer, study says'We found no increased risk, even with 10-plus years exposure.'04 Sep 03:19 AM
New Zealand'Concept of family doctors in NZ is dead': GPs warn of primary care collapseDoctors liken Herald footage of people queuing for care as 'Third World'.03 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The GP crisis and the patients left out in the coldOPINION: 'The drip is turning to a trickle, which threatens to become a torrent.'03 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandHealth crisis: GPs set to increase patient feesGP clinics have raised fees to meet demand and it's putting pressure on those in need.01 Sep 11:24 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRevealed: Why elective surgeries are cancelled at late noticeHealth Minister Shane Reti asked top-level officials to provide a briefing on the issue.01 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Heartbreaking': Patients queue in cold from 6am to see doctorPatients said they sometimes waited five hours to see a doctor.01 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew Zealand's GP crisisPatients in Auckland's Ōtara are queuing in the cold from 6am to see a doctor. Video / Ben Dickens / Michael Morrah / Corey FlemingWatch01 Sep 05:00 PM
LifestyleChasing the perfect abs, men flock to plastic surgeryUltra-high-definition liposuction is becoming a popular procedure among today's men.31 Aug 10:56 PM
LifestyleThe best exercises to boost your brain health after 60Exercise can help stimulate brain function — here's what you should be doing after 60.30 Aug 02:00 AM
LifestyleAre food allergies slowing down?Research suggests introducing foods early can help build up tolerance.30 Aug 01:30 AM
LifestyleRadio star on 'surreal' cancer diagnosisGeorgia Burt and ZM hosts are fundraising for the Cancer Society this Daffodil Day.29 Aug 01:22 AM
New ZealandTana heads to court and Paralympics under way | Focus Morning Bulletin August 29In today's headlines with Wilhelmina Shrimpton, former Green MP Darleen Tana heads to court, concerns over Health NZ job cuts and Paralympics under way in Paris.Watch28 Aug 07:55 PM
LifestyleAre you iron deficient? A go-to guide on taking supplementsFind out when and how to take iron, what to eat and avoid, and how to manage side effects.28 Aug 12:58 AM
New ZealandHealth NZ calls for voluntary redundancies following overspendA commissioner replaced the Health New Zealand board in July.27 Aug 10:10 PM
LifestyleWhat makes your feet smell and how can you fix it?It might be a sign of an underlying condition.27 Aug 05:00 AM
LifestyleWhy the demand for Ozempic is causing problems in NZThere's seemingly an endless international demand for this weight loss drug.27 Aug 03:00 AM
Lifestyle'Every day': Kiwis divided in daily shower debateA Herald poll has revealed thousands of us choose to skip a daily shower.27 Aug 12:12 AM
LifestyleWhich exercise burns calories the fastest?Experts measured up walking versus running, swimming, HIIT and weights.26 Aug 09:59 PM
New ZealandLocal pooch becomes latest addition to Te Whatu Ora's pet therapy teamBoots and his owner Phillipa Mentor are Health New Zealand's newest pet therapy team.26 Aug 05:00 PM
LifestyleHow often do you really need to shower?New research reveals Kiwis' surprising shower habits.26 Aug 12:00 AM
LifestyleIs your ham sandwich raising your risk of developing diabetes?Heard processed meat causes health problems? Here's the science behind the headlines.25 Aug 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Nanny state nonsense': Tobacco policy document NZ First tried to hideCasey Costello originally denied such a document existed.25 Aug 08:17 PM
OpinionHealth NZ Commissioner: We are getting more health funding – now to ensure more valueOPINION: My focus is on making sure we get the best value for patients.25 Aug 05:00 PM
LifestyleWhy do we give our kids oranges at halftime in sports?A deep dive into the origins of the sacred halftime tradition.25 Aug 01:39 AM
New Zealand'We're almost there': The final push to hit 2025 smokefree goalThe minister says vapes have been instrumental in achieving smoking cessation targets.24 Aug 07:02 PM
LifestyleWhat is ricezempic and can it really help you lose weight?Another weight loss hack is trending - here's what you should consider before trying.23 Aug 02:44 AM
LifestyleCan eating seaweed prevent Parkinson's disease?Research suggests that seaweed can delay the debilitating disease.23 Aug 02:27 AM
New ZealandHealth NZ in the firing line | Focus Morning Bulletin August 23In today's headlines with Wilhelmina Shrimpton, Health NZ in the firing line, bowel cancer screening concern, and new Mpox variant spreads to Asia.Watch22 Aug 08:11 PM
