New Zealand'Postcode lottery' for weight loss treatmentYour chances of getting the surgery are influenced by where you live, expert tells.12 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandOne in hospital after another measles outbreakThe cases follow outbreaks in Christchurch and Auckland.09 Apr 08:30 PM
New Zealand'Dirty, filthy environment': Further allegations about mental-health ward"I wouldn't want my children to go there. I wouldn't put my dog in there."08 Apr 11:15 PM
New ZealandBloodstains, faeces and double-bunking: Ex-patient queries ward conditionsDHB denies mental health ward is filthy, saying coffee stains had been mistaken for blood.08 Apr 03:55 AM
LifestyleBreakthrough NZ research: How C-section babies may miss health benefitsWorld-first study to reveal the health benefits of non-Caesarean births.07 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWaikato DHB lawyer calls for coroner on Nicky Stevens' inquest to be investigated for improper conductWaikato DHB criticises conduct of coroner who found fault in its care of Nicky Stevens.07 Apr 04:03 AM
New ZealandPriority MMR vaccinations mean some people face 'short wait'The priority group is people aged 12 months to 28 years who have never been vaccinated.05 Apr 03:28 AM
New ZealandHospital massacre response under reviewPlans for dealing with mass-casualty events to be reviewed in light of massacre.30 Mar 04:00 PM
KahuHalf of Māori and Pacific deaths in NZ avoidableAvoidable death rates for Māori and Pacific a travesty, NZ Medical Journal says.28 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandHealth boards fail to meet 'faster cancer treatment' targetHow do DHBs rank when it comes to cancer treatment wait times?25 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'I should be dead' - bowel cancer dad on deadly geneHereditary bowel cancer conference in Auckland aims to save lives.20 Mar 08:15 PM
LifestyleHow we can help our young deal with trauma of shootingsHow do we help our young people come to terms with the Christchurch tragedy?19 Mar 05:12 PM
New ZealandTeachers step up to ease students' anxietyNew programme found 48 per cent of children "at risk of mental distress".17 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Every hour is questioned': Disabled funding quietly being cut, advocates sayOne intellectually disabled man has had his support package cut by half.13 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe huge expense of going to the dentist: Kiwis resort to DIY on their teethThe Health Minister says there is "huge unmet need" in oral health.03 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMeasles outbreak 'serious concern'; hundreds in dangerThe Auckland Regional Public Health Service says hundreds could be in danger.01 Mar 07:19 AM
New ZealandFifth case of measles diagnosedA toddler is the latest to come down with the incurable disease.01 Mar 03:37 AM
New ZealandNew rules will mean every rental home in NZ must have a heaterAll rental homes will be required to have a heater that can heat a living area to 18C.23 Feb 09:35 PM
New ZealandExclusive: Film director escapes conviction over drug chargesEXCLUSIVE: Discharge without conviction is "small victory for reason and progress".17 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandHeavily pregnant woman twice turned away by hospitalHospital delays meant pregnant woman sent home and monitored while waiting to be induced.16 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandTwin investigations into care, deaths of intellectually disabledWatchdog will consider whether the system is meeting the needs of the most vulnerable14 Feb 02:03 AM
New ZealandBreast cancer patients die while waiting for life-saving drugsWomen dying of breast cancer will be share their stories with MPs next month.12 Feb 04:10 AM
OpinionJanet Peters: Intervene early to lessen trauma for kidsComment: Mental Health and Addiction Inquiry has done a great job in raising many issues.11 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandHealth boss booked flight for woman, went to Las VegasDraft says Nigel Murray booked an international flight for a woman using taxpayer money.10 Feb 10:33 PM
New ZealandSmoking in cars with kids bannedNew Zealand will join many other countries in banning smoking in cars carrying children.09 Feb 10:15 PM
New ZealandSchool made student shave his beard. Now he's fighting to grow it backBrody Hide said it "sucks" that he can't express himself and "not be like everyone else".07 Feb 07:00 PM
SharesNZX-bound cannabis firm wins import licencesNZX-hopeful Cannasouth has won licences to import cannabis.04 Feb 08:01 PM
KahuNorthland nurse leaves to take up Government roleNorthland DHB nursing director has new role as Ministry of Health's chief nursing officer.03 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandNew maternity ward to help cope with demandUnder MoH guidelines, all women have the right to 48 hours' postnatal hospital care.03 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandAids funding cuts stopped ahead of Big Gay OutOver $200,000 was to be slashed from the NZ Aids Foundation annual budget.02 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandNational cancer agency wanted to halt 'lottery'Mortality rates from emergency surgery varied "extensively" between DHBs, expert tells.01 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandHigh suicide rate among elderly NZ menSelf-harming and suicide in older people is overlooked as focus goes to youth suicide.31 Jan 01:00 PM
New ZealandDying father speaks out about failing health system"It's ridiculous that DHBs operate separately without any national standard," says expert.30 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBig Read: Down on the cannabis farm at RuatoriaHemp giving small Māori community of Ruatoria a chance to redefine itself.19 Jan 07:35 AM
