In New Zealand, 3 babies out of 1000 die in the first month. In Kiribati it's 23.

Abortion committee urges politicians to update "archaic" law.

Waikato Hospital's plastic surgery department is critically understaffed, say doctors.

Curious about cadavers? April is your chance to see them up close.

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.

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?

Many women struggle with memory in last three months of pregnancy, study finds.

Dr Rana Awdish saw first-hand the inability to see the patient behind the disease.

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.

Good diving gear, 100kg of bodyweight and mind techniques helped lost diver survive.

Increasing societal awareness and acceptance of gender diversity likely behind trend.

First to grow cannabis in New Zealand, Mother Suzanne Aubert is destined for sainthood.

Fluoroquinolones are dispensed at pharmacies, but they can have serious side effects.

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.