Mining untapped health data could help tackle one of the biggest killers of our elderly.

Dairy farmers trial hemp as a new way of farming. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Up to 14 cases of dengue fever have been reported in New Zealand this month

Jim Anderton's last political interview reveals that he remained a determined optimist.

Why Ministry of Health opposed decriminalisation for those in chronic pain.

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

It's easy - but risky - to forget basic food safety during holidays, expert says.

The Tribunal has ordered cancellation of the nurse's registration and a fine must be paid.

The Ministry of Health has stepped and offered extra jabs to fight the mumps epidemic.

Legal action possible over exposure to solvents in NZ that increases risk of Parkinson's.

Unsafe drinking water requires a national solution.

But many of the hay seeds were planted by National before the election.

Government will look at the controversial measure of universal treatment of drinking water

Inquiry follows an outbreak in Havelock North last year that made a third of the town sick

Raupunga is winning with water. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

New Zealand isn't prepared enough for the next big pandemic, public health experts argue.

Kiwi babies aren't being breastfed for as long as international guidelines recommend.

Strict infection controls in place to prevent spread of highly contagious bug.

Mother whose son died at birth urges others to trust instincts if something feels wrong.

An obstetrician has been criticised over the death of a baby in her care.

Ron Salter from Salter Cartage has given interview on worker who was killed in an explosion on his site. Video / NZ Herald

Children in crisis were admitted 1300 times to adult mental health wards since 2012.

A new generation of "never-smokers" is being created, Quitline boss says.

Herald investigation: More and more children treated in hospital for severe dental decay.

Waikato DHB chairman Bob Simcock is refusing to quit, despite a new call for him to go.

Investigation into former health board chief executive show "unauthorised spending".

Fertility advocates say laws around surrogacy and donors are outdated and need reform.

Opposition says Government playing politics with demand health board chairmen resign.

We look at 10 of the most exciting new science projects just awarded Marsden Fund grants.

New quake rebuild minister stunned at amount of work still to be done seven years on.