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
WorldResearch on reversing Alzheimer’s reveals lithium as potential keyHarvard scientists found lithium loss plays a key role in Alzheimer's disease.07 Aug 01:22 AM
WorldHow RFK jnr’s mRNA crackdown affects vaccine making and future pandemicsThe US halted US$500m in mRNA vaccine projects, affecting Covid and flu research.06 Aug 10:20 PM
New Zealand‘Pure nosiness’: Nurse accesses health records of 226 people, including babies and the dead'I have lost trust in her, and to an extent in the nursing profession.'06 Aug 07:00 AM
New ZealandThree staff involved in pharmacy error that led to two-month-old's deathThe parents don't blame the intern, saying he lacked proper support.04 Aug 06:57 PM
WorldFeeling it in your bones: The science behind weather-related painResearchers are studying meteoropathy, linking weather changes to health.03 Aug 12:47 AM
WorldNYC shooter’s brain will be tested for CTE, officials sayThe gunman, Shane Tamura, referenced CTE in a note found in his wallet.31 Jul 09:21 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWatch: Convicted dealer says 'it's easy' to sell drugs, weapons on FacebookFacebook owner Meta claims to prohibit illegal sales, but sellers feel 'bulletproof'.30 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldGame-changer: New drug could halt Alzheimer’sIt can clear the devastating plaques associated with Alzheimer’s more rapidly.28 Jul 11:29 PM
New ZealandPharmacy error alleged in infant's death prompts urgent reviewThe Pharmacy Council acknowledged the error, calling it an 'awful tragedy'.27 Jul 06:56 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCecilia RobinsonCecilia Robinson: Pharmac must adopt smarter, more flexible funding approachesOPINION: Its role can no longer be confined to doing more with less.25 Jul 11:00 PM
New ZealandChristchurch paramedic's warning after bladder cancer diagnosisThe young father was diagnosed with a rare cancer, which typically affects older people.25 Jul 04:36 AM
New ZealandWaikato leaders welcome medical school news Hamilton West MP Tama Potaka said it was 'a proud day' for Hamilton.24 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumHealthcareHashed out: Proposed three-way cannabis company merger becomes twoDr Waseem Alzaher cited cultural misalignment as a reason for withdrawing from the deal.23 Jul 06:00 AM
WorldInside the tech-driven world of embryo screening and designer babiesNoor Siddiqui's company screens embryos for over 1200 monogenic conditions.22 Jul 07:48 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGynaecologist stuck in cleaning job as hundreds of Kiwi women wait for specialist care'I’ve seen so many women here desperate for help ... and I can only offer advice.'21 Jul 06:00 PM
EntertainmentTaylor Swift's father undergoes major heart surgery for quintuple bypassTaylor, her brother Austin and their mum Andrea were by his side.16 Jul 10:58 PM
WorldBlood tests promise to detect cancer early. How well do they work?Start-ups have developed tests to detect over a dozen cancers early.16 Jul 12:35 AM
New ZealandKiwiRail bans 2500 workers from using sleep meds citing safety concernsSome rotating shift workers rely on the meds to help them sleep. 15 Jul 03:54 AM
New ZealandAuckland ambulance patients being diverted to non-hospital clinicsWinter illnesses have made emergency departments extremely busy in Auckland. 14 Jul 07:55 AM
WorldGerman 'doctor death' facing trial for alleged murder of at least 15 patientsProsecutors are investigating 96 more cases, including his mother-in-law’s death.14 Jul 04:47 AM
Wellington‘Life-changing’: Wellington man back on weight loss drug after Medsafe approvalFinlay Thompson lost 30kg using semaglutide during a clinical trial last year. 12 Jul 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'A sad loss': Why this prostate cancer treatment is 'disappearing' in NZ'It’s not the treatment that’s the problem,' a urologist says.10 Jul 08:02 PM
New Zealand'Major leap forward': Mātai says new MRI method improves multiple sclerosis detectionThe new MRI method detects subtle brain lesions unseen in current scans.10 Jul 04:00 AM
EntertainmentKiwi radio host and TV personality Mel Homer diagnosed with cancerThe mother of three will start chemotherapy this week to treat acute myeloid leukaemia.08 Jul 11:48 PM
New Zealand'Remarkable' drugs: Benefits and drawbacks of Wegovy revealedSemaglutide drugs Ozempic and Wegovy are now available in New Zealand.06 Jul 04:12 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness18,800 people booked for NZICC; anaesthetists, ophthalmologists the latestAnaesthetists to meet April 30-May 5, ophthalmologists November 5-9 next year.03 Jul 10:39 PM
WorldLancet study: 14 million people could die from US foreign aid cutsUSAid funding had prevented 91 million deaths in developing countries between 2001-2021.30 Jun 11:02 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTV producer fell asleep on couch and never woke up: Heartbroken fiancée's fight for answersInquiry launched after expectant dad dies following shoulder surgery at private hospital.27 Jun 06:22 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'They’re not forgotten': The Kiwi surgeon helping severely disfigured soldiers in UkraineDr Mark Gittos will train a team of Ukrainian doctors in London this week. 27 Jun 06:00 PM
Herald NOWDigital-first health provider Tend becomes its own primary health organisationNational primary healthcare company Tend becomes its own primary health organisation, allowing for direct contracting with Health NZ.Watch24 Jun 07:23 PM
New ZealandGPs able to diagnose and medically treat ADHD from 2026Treatment has been limited to psychiatrists and paediatricians until now.24 Jun 06:12 AM
WorldBreakthrough cancer test predicts whether chemotherapy will workExperts aim to classify patients as 'chemotherapy resistant' or 'sensitive'.23 Jun 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleNew daily pill on the way for weight loss and lowering blood sugarNew York Times: There's more than a dozen experimental weight medications in development.22 Jun 05:00 PM
