Call for government to fund third MMR jab
New Zealand is in the grip of the worst mumps outbreak in decades
New Zealand is in the grip of the worst mumps outbreak in decades
Total of 33 forged documents at seven different pharmacies were found over 9-month period.
Three patients got cancer and one died after not receiving bowel cancer screening invites.
Heart Kids "disappointed" the Ministry of Health kept quiet about the risk for two years.
Convincing parents kids need the jab not as simple as giving them the facts, says prof.
The boy lost all sight in one eye after a brain tumour went undiagnosed.
The baby's growth slowed at 35 weeks but the midwives treated the pregnancy as low risk.
It's been a year and no decision has been made on funding for cancer drug Keytruda.
There's a lot of fear-mongering around pregnancy, but what does the science say?
Surgeons could face disciplinary action if they operate without consent.
Most vapers used e-cigarettes to quit smoking, new study suggests.
New blood test could pick up Alzheimer's disease years before symptoms show.
Scientists have gained important insights into the role of an influential molecule.
"Super-sniffer" Joy Milne is now helping with disease research to honour him.
Nurse Betty Jenkins is still going strong after 58 years of nursing.
New Zealand is in the middle of a pertussis outbreak, with thousands affected.
Good diving gear, 100kg of bodyweight and mind techniques helped lost diver survive.
Increasing societal awareness and acceptance of gender diversity likely behind trend.
Borrowing an elite athlete's bacteria could make you stronger.
Sheree Insley talks about her first summer since she went through chemo and other lengthy hospital treatment for a bowel tumour discovered a year ago. / Greg Bowker
Jason Guttenbeil should be dead by now but a miracle drug has him looking to the future.
Why do men and women suffer stress differently? Brain researchers aim to solve the puzzle.
UCOL nursing graduates are finding success in the working world.
His eyes were closed and his body was racked by a violent seizure, but why?
Was St Nicholas a legend or was he a real person? Scientists have evidence for the latter.
It is offensive to doctors to suggest they use morphine for euthanasia.
Kiwi researchers are developing a strong, anaesthetic as an opioid alternative
The surgical mesh can no longer be supplied for transvaginal operations.
Eva McGauley has terminal cancer but a miracle drug has seen her tumours disappear.
Should medical cannabis be legalised? Russell Brown goes to Nelson in search of answers.