Clown doctors are now a staple part of treatment for young patients at Auckland and Christchurch – and soon Wellington – hospitals.

Ben Carson makes a difference in and out of the operating theatre, reports Andrew Stone.

In this new series Herald reporters try out alternative relaxation and remedies

New Zealand's obesity rate surged ahead in the 12 years to 2009, a major nutrition report released today by the Ministry of Health shows.

General medicines can now sit alongside snacks in vending machines after regulation changes came into effect yesterday.