New ZealandCrash family asks how toddler’s traumatic brain injury was missedAria Bradley has suffered with little help since a horrific crash eight years ago.08 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomySkin cancer clinic hit by property deals, falling patient numbersOwners had a home but decided at the peak of the market to buy a lifestyle block.01 Dec 12:39 AM
New ZealandPregnancy poses far greater risk than the pill - health expertA coroner has warned women and doctors to take care over the combined oral contraceptive.30 Nov 05:37 AM
New ZealandLow-dose morphine shortage has health workers worriedDoctors are warning difficult months are ahead as stocks run out.29 Nov 05:55 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleViruses like herpes could be triggering Alzheimer’s – here’s how to protect yourselfResearch suggests there’s power in making specific lifestyle changes.27 Nov 11:20 PM
New ZealandTihei: Gastric sleeve surgery ‘best gift to myself’Tracey Rangihuna has struggled with her weight for the last 30 years.26 Nov 05:04 PM
LifestyleThe dos and don’ts of taking antibioticsAs antibiotic resistance soars, experts offer their tips on the use of the drugs.24 Nov 11:12 PM
New ZealandTeen girl describes brain surgery when fully awake'Incredible success' as tumour removed from young girl's brain when awake.24 Nov 04:00 PM
HealthcareEbos Group's pet project is off, shares fall sharply as trading resumesEbos had been in a trading halt since last week.21 Nov 10:35 PM
New Zealand'I thought I was gonna die': Young father battles rare brain conditionThere is no treatment in New Zealand, so the young dad of three has to sell his house.21 Nov 06:48 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Pretty alarmed': Thousands of Kiwis with ADHD forced to switch drugs after supply problemsGlobal demand has been blamed for the shortage of Teva, a common ADHD drug.19 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland doctor wrote thousands of prescriptions for ADHD drugs without approvalTony Hanne was accused of professional misconduct over prescriptions he had written.16 Nov 05:54 AM
New ZealandNon-invasive procedure sees woman fit againTony and his mother Jo speak about Jo's heart condition, which they were told was inoperable, leaving her unable to walk. After an exhaustive investigation, Jo underwent a 60-minute, non-invasive procedure for the condition in Canada. Video / Mark MitchellWatch16 Nov 02:38 AM
LifestyleKiwi dad's $300k bill for cancer treatment: 'Desperate' need for fundingMyeloma treatment daratumumab, offered in 49 countries, still isn't funded in New Zealand.16 Nov 01:41 AM
New ZealandOngoing resistance to cervical screening and HPV vaccinations"If somebody has a bad experience, then they’re unlikely to return.”14 Nov 03:19 AM
New ZealandOngoing presence of respiratory illnesses and Covid at Whanganui Hospital"They’ve struggled at home with multiple siblings that are sick."13 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan dies of cardiac event hours after being discharged from cancer clinicThe man, in his 40s, was in his first cycle of chemo when he became acutely unwell.13 Nov 01:54 AM
New ZealandMedical ship stranded in Fiji with large repair billThe crew was providing much-needed medical aid to isolated communities in Fiji.12 Nov 08:57 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeObesity drug cuts risk of death by 18 per centWegovy has been found to have a 'quite profound' effect on reducing heart attack risk.11 Nov 10:20 PM
PoliticsThe multimillion-dollar health problem that could hurt the new Government’s plansA big pay parity problem will be a fiscal challenge for the incoming government.07 Nov 03:43 AM
Kahu'A huge step backwards’: National to restore $5 prescription feesPaying for prescriptions will affect rural families most, say Māori pharmacists.06 Nov 06:46 PM
New ZealandMillions of Covid-19 vaccine doses wasted as officials mull over rollout for 2024Health officials are mulling over who – and who shouldn’t - get a Covid-19 jab in 2024.05 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMedicinal cannabis producers gear up to sell products prescription-freeRule change a 'surprise' but health regulator claims potential safety issues exist.31 Oct 07:19 PM
New Zealand‘Massive spike’ in Israeli doctors wanting to move to NZRecruitment agencies say doctors are prepared to take a pay cut to move somewhere safer.31 Oct 03:17 AM
New ZealandPharmac CEO's fate revealed over Rachel Smalley email sagaPharmac's board met today amid a deepening crisis over internal emails.27 Oct 03:33 AM
New ZealandBoy's family claim severe OCD triggered by acne medsBut ACC disagrees and has declined coverage for the boy.26 Oct 08:16 AM
WorldDevastating reason Gazan parents are writing names on children's bodiesThe bodies of innocent children, both dead and injured, are piling up in hospital.25 Oct 02:45 AM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentChristopher Niesche: Diabetes ‘miracle’ drug slims health industry profitsWill the rise of Ozempic keep eating into other companies' profits?22 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandBrave Kiwi teen will have rare and complex brain surgery while fully awakeTumour sits on the speech and movement part of 15-year-old's brain.20 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Serious public safety concerns': Pharmacy's licences cancelled"These are the only pharmacy licences cancelled during 2023 to date."20 Oct 02:46 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGPs looking after non-urgent referrals to ease Whanganui Hospital workload"They need to monitored to make sure no other serious issue happens.”18 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhat will get cut under a National-Act-NZ First govt?National may need Act and NZ First's help to form a government.18 Oct 03:51 AM
New ZealandAgonising wait for surgery: Hospitals operating on weekends in bid to reduce delaysA push to cut wait times has left theatres short some days and increased cancellations.17 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhat gets axed under the National-led Government?Now that National looks set to govern, here's what they've promised to get rid of.16 Oct 05:42 PM
