Record numbers of NZ gay, bisexual men diagnosed with HIV
New figures reveal HIV amongst gay and bisexual men in NZ is at its worst level since the virus entered NZ in the 1980s.
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HIV breakthrough reported
Doctors believe an HIV-positive man who underwent a stem cell transplant has been cured as a result of the procedure.
HIV man jailed for sex charges against children
An HIV-positive man who sexually abused two children under 12 after serving time in jail for a similar offence has avoided an indefinite jail term.
Beauty: Lipstick power
A million kisses help heal heartache as we recognise today - World Aids Day.
Spike Jonze is seeing red
Acclaimed director Spike Jonze is behind a documentary on a Bono-backed project helping Aids sufferers in Africa. He talks to Jacqueline Smith
HIV pill heralds new era in fight against AIDS
Scientists this week announced the first pill to provide effective protection against Aids.
Otago scientist awarded Rutherford Medal
An Otago University molecular biologist has been awarded New Zealand's top science and technology honour, the 2010 Rutherford Medal.
Dangerous bleach sold as 'miracle' cancer cure
Thousands of bottles of industrial bleach have been sold across NZ as a miracle cure for cancer and HIV, sparking a health warning.
HIV rapist taxi driver loses appeal
An HIV-positive taxi driver who was jailed last year for raping an 18-year-old passenger has had his appeal against conviction rejected.
Fane suspended for offensive rant
David Fane has been suspended from his Radio Network job for a week for offensive comments made during an expletive-laden rant last week.
'Dumb words said by a dumb man' - Fane apologises
One of the creators of bro'Town has apologised for the "dumb" racist and homophobic remarks he made at a media event earlier this week.
TV3 star attacks Jews
A top TV star unleashed a racist outburst at a high-profile media event this week - claiming that "Jews were expendable". He also claimed that "Hitler had a right" and HIV sufferers deserved to be "roasted".
Is this the start of a backlash against circumcision?
The Royal Dutch Medical Association has adopted the view that the circumcision of underage boys violates their human rights.
Kiwi fears she's been infected
A New Zealand woman fears she is among the victims of an HIV-positive circus performer suspected of infecting hundreds of women in Australia.
Ladies of night chase World Cup score
Some Kiwi ladies are hoping for a different kind of score when the soccer World Cup kicks off this weekend in South Africa.
Retrial ordered for HIV child murder accused
George Gwaze will again stand trial for the murder of his 10 year-old niece after the Crown successfully won an appeal in the Supreme Court today.
Elton John says teen helped him turn his life around
Elton John says he's been sober for 20 years, since shortly after the death of an Indiana teen with Aids who the musician credits with inspiring him to turn his life around.