WorldBiden begins radiation treatment for aggressive prostate cancerThe 82-year-old former US President began a five-week radiation course.12 Oct 12:02 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe worst ages to drink alcohol, according to scienceOver 65s face higher stroke risk as alcohol drives up blood pressure levels.11 Oct 12:20 AM
Kahu‘The slightest infection could be fatal’: Mum on daughter’s ultra-rare diseaseKatana is believed to be the only New Zealander with the incurable disorder.08 Oct 07:40 PM
WorldUnreachable Nobel winner hiking ‘off the grid’He's a shining example of work-life balance – so much so that he might not know he won.06 Oct 10:56 PM
WorldImmune 'security guards' research wins Nobel medicine prizeThe trio's findings could lead to new treatments for autoimmune diseases.06 Oct 06:58 PM
WorldDoctors describe ‘horrific’ scenes in GazaMore than 67,000 people have been killed since Israel’s campaign began.05 Oct 08:34 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessSmall Business: A breath of fresh air with Goodair NosebudsProfessor David White talks to Tom Raynel about his invention and business, Goodair.05 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSilver Sex Guide: How older adults can keep intimacy healthy and fulfillingNearly nine in 10 men in their sixties in England say they are still sexually active.05 Oct 01:18 AM
PremiumPremiumHealthcareKnee replacements, colonoscopies – breaking down the highest-value claims in Southern Cross’ record $1.7b yearMembers who remain insured for more than 20 years get 96.5c back from premiums paid.29 Sep 04:00 PM
ReviewsSimon Ings: Why lone killers follow 'scripts' – and how one expert thinks we can stop themREVIEW: Paul Mullen says mass killers often copycat scripts from past atrocities.28 Sep 02:50 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Trump is not a doctor. Listen to the expertsOPINION: It's not the first time the President has strayed into the field of medicine.26 Sep 05:00 PM
Tennis'It doesn’t feel great': Serena Williams criticises hotel decor choiceThe tennis star questioned a New York hotel's display of a cotton plant.26 Sep 02:58 AM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Beyond disappointed': Surgeon-turned-developer on luxury Remuera apartment repairsWater penetrated layers in the roof of this award-winning residential scheme.26 Sep 01:00 AM
WorldEating three yoghurts a day is ‘key to living to 100’Scientists found Maria Branyas Morera's biological age was 23 years younger than her age.24 Sep 11:04 PM
New Zealand'Verges on outrageous': Why Trump’s unfounded paracetamol claims could put pregnant women at riskThe US president also repeated discredited claims about vaccines and autism.23 Sep 09:39 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldShe wants to start a blood bank for zoosNew York Times: Dr Lily Parkinson is building a frozen blood bank for endangered species.23 Sep 05:00 PM
Analysis'I'm not a doctor': Trump's autism announcement gives Covid flashbacksAnalysis: Trump urged pregnant women to avoid Tylenol despite no medical evidence.23 Sep 03:27 AM
WorldTrump 'announcement' on autism expected todayThe US President signalled the news as 'one of the most important' events of his term.22 Sep 07:21 PM
Lifestyle'My worst nightmare had come true': Bruce Willis' wife writes of moment she knew he was sickRead an extract from Emma Heming Willis' new book about dementia and the Hollywood star.19 Sep 09:05 PM
WorldNovo Nordisk pill matches weight loss from injections in key trialTrial patients on the daily pill lost an average 16.6% of body weight.18 Sep 11:17 PM
New Zealand'Frustrating and concerning': Emergency contraceptive pill shortage hits NZPharmac says delays were linked to manufacturing and shipping problems.12 Sep 06:54 AM
WorldDoctor faces tribunal after sex with nurse during surgeryHe left the operating theatre for eight minutes during surgery.12 Sep 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleFour easy ways to cut 300 calories a dayCutting calories by 25% can help lengthen telomeres, making cells younger.07 Sep 05:00 PM
Lifestyle'I do that on purpose': 29yo with aggressive cancer slams trollsKellie Finlayson battles stage 4 cancer while facing online criticism.03 Sep 03:59 AM
New ZealandWatch: 'Really humbling' - Kiwi photographers' generous response overwhelms cancer battlerAn exhibition for Jason Oxenham will raise money for his expensive treatment in China.02 Sep 05:00 PM
Lifestyle'Major finding': Processed foods impact weight and hormonesThe study found lower testosterone and sperm motility with these diets.28 Aug 10:21 PM
New Zealand'Like dwarf-tossing': Concussion experts call for Run It Straight banResearchers describe Run It Straight events as 'perfect brain injury delivery systems'.26 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldChild, 3, walks into China hospital with fruit knife lodged in her head Doctors performed a craniotomy to remove the blade and the girl is now stable.25 Aug 08:29 PM
World'Not traumatic': French streamer’s death likely medicalA post-mortem found no trauma or third-party involvement in his death.21 Aug 06:42 PM
WorldRFK jnr and paediatricians clash over Covid shots for kidsUS medical association urges parents to vaccinate children aged 6 months to 23 months.20 Aug 02:29 AM
WellingtonDavid Seymour hopes Pharmac will make 'right decision' on miracle drugMinister responds after NZ family has to move to Australia for cystic fibrosis treatment.19 Aug 10:36 PM
WellingtonFamily's 'heartbreaking' call to leave NZ to get life-changing medicine for 4-year-oldThe girl already had multiple surgeries and her parents feared more irreversible damage.18 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldMan hospitalised after AI advice leads to self-poisoningA man poisoned himself after following ChatGPT's advice to replace table salt.12 Aug 06:48 PM
New Zealand'Everyone around you is dying': Heartbreak as both parents battle cancer 'Dad doesn't talk much now. He thinks it's the last time he's gonna see Mum,' son says.08 Aug 05:00 PM