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Fertility advocates say laws around surrogacy and donors are outdated and need reform.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

Health Ministry demands explanation of secret DHB investigation after Herald revelations.

The number of injuries caused by surgical mesh is still increasing and has cost NZ $13m.

Human faecal contamination thought to be culprit of September outbreak.

NZ has attracted international praise for passing the strict criteria.

A Wellington teen was subjected to a barrage of online abuse before ending her life.

Obesity researchers say Health Minister "snubbed" sugary drink tax proposal and petition.

Human Right Commission complaint laid over foreign doctors' inability to get jobs in NZ

Cull district health boards from 20 to 10, says one board member.

Reducing our suicide rate by a fifth in 10 years is "reasonable", health minister says.

Politicians say children dying from diseases linked to housing is shocking.

As soon as it gets cold, hospitals struggle with 'waves' of sick children.

Why are our children dying from Third World diseases linked to unhealthy homes?

Coroner to probe Moko's horrific death - and what can be done to stop more children dying

Almost 10 years after he committed suicide, his widow still wakes screaming.

The killer has visited McDonald's, a public library and a supermarket.

Funding a preventative pill for men who have sex with men could save the country millions.

Middlemore Hospital puts up sign to say it is too busy for new patients.

Demographics raise questions about access to health care and information.

Board officials refuse to discuss care of ill woman.

Warning: This article is about suicide and may be distressing for some readers.

A mum caring for her adult disabled son has lost her court case against the Government.