New ZealandPlea to help curb whooping cough outbreakNew Zealand is in the middle of a pertussis outbreak, with thousands affected.24 Jan 09:23 PM
New ZealandRecruiter paid $106k to help hire MurrayRecruitment company which hired disgraced health boss was paid $106,000.23 Jan 06:56 AM
New ZealandAmazing recovery for teen Maddie CollinsKidney transplant patient Maddie Collins is exceeding expectations after her operation.22 Jan 11:45 PM
LifestyleWhat type of milk should Kiwi toddlers drink?Low fat or full cream? Despite official guidelines, most Kiwi toddlers drink the latter.18 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandLengthy surgery for Maddie's kidney transplantChristchurch teen Maddie Collins received a kidney this week but there were complications.17 Jan 09:52 PM
New ZealandHow big data could help combat heart failureMining untapped health data could help tackle one of the biggest killers of our elderly.15 Jan 01:55 AM
AgribusinessFrom dairy farmers to budding hemp growersDairy farmers trial hemp as a new way of farming. Made with funding from NZ On Air.14 Jan 07:35 PM
New ZealandFive children among NZ dengue fever patientsUp to 14 cases of dengue fever have been reported in New Zealand this month12 Jan 05:01 AM
New ZealandJim Anderton's last message: Rebuild trustJim Anderton's last political interview reveals that he remained a determined optimist.07 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandLegal blow to medicinal cannabis planWhy Ministry of Health opposed decriminalisation for those in chronic pain.03 Jan 05:21 AM
New ZealandCalls for more rules on use of antibioticFluoroquinolones are dispensed at pharmacies, but they can have serious side effects.02 Jan 04:00 PM
LifestyleHow to avoid festive food poisoningIt's easy - but risky - to forget basic food safety during holidays, expert says.23 Dec 07:48 PM
New ZealandNurse forged practice certificate in attempt to get jobThe Tribunal has ordered cancellation of the nurse's registration and a fine must be paid.23 Dec 01:35 AM
New ZealandExtra mumps jabs on the way for AucklandersThe Ministry of Health has stepped and offered extra jabs to fight the mumps epidemic.21 Dec 07:11 PM
New ZealandDHB chiefs spend $1.2m public moneyDistrict health board chief executives spend $1.2 million in three years on the taxpayer.15 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMedsafe acts to limit surgical mesh useThe surgical mesh can no longer be supplied for transvaginal operations.11 Dec 05:02 AM
New ZealandThousands of Kiwis exposed to toxic chemical at workLegal action possible over exposure to solvents in NZ that increases risk of Parkinson's.09 Dec 03:52 AM
OpinionIain Rabbitts: Safe water requires a national regulatorUnsafe drinking water requires a national solution.07 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandSoper: Labour grabs credit for National's initiativesBut many of the hay seeds were planted by National before the election.06 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandDrinking tap water gets 100,000 Kiwis sick per yearGovernment will look at the controversial measure of universal treatment of drinking water06 Dec 04:43 PM
New ZealandMore than 700,000 Kiwis may be drinking unsafe waterInquiry follows an outbreak in Havelock North last year that made a third of the town sick06 Dec 01:11 AM
KahuTiny settlement wins big with waterRaupunga is winning with water. Made with funding from NZ On Air.05 Dec 04:20 PM
New ZealandIs NZ ready for the next big pandemic?New Zealand isn't prepared enough for the next big pandemic, public health experts argue.03 Dec 04:21 AM
LifestyleAre bubs being breastfed long enough?Kiwi babies aren't being breastfed for as long as international guidelines recommend.30 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandSuspected norovirus outbreak at hospiceStrict infection controls in place to prevent spread of highly contagious bug.29 Nov 07:09 PM
New ZealandWaikato DHB chairman Bob Simcock resignsThe chairman of the Waikato District Health Board has resigned with immediate effect.28 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandSenior doctors welcome fraud investigationA union for senior doctors is urging the health minister to sack Waikato DHB chairman.27 Nov 10:56 PM
New ZealandEvery milestone hurts for mum of twin who died during birthMother whose son died at birth urges others to trust instincts if something feels wrong.27 Nov 04:31 AM
New ZealandObstetrician found at fault over death of twin boyAn obstetrician has been criticised over the death of a baby in her care.27 Nov 03:16 AM
New Zealand'I never wanted anyone to die on my site' Ron Salter on worker deathRon Salter from Salter Cartage has given interview on worker who was killed in an explosion on his site. Video / NZ Herald Watch21 Nov 10:03 PM
New ZealandShocking treatment: How we are failing our kidsChildren in crisis were admitted 1300 times to adult mental health wards since 2012.17 Nov 04:00 PM
KahuYouth smoking rates plungeA new generation of "never-smokers" is being created, Quitline boss says.17 Nov 07:38 AM
KahuKids' teeth rotting as decay rate soarsHerald investigation: More and more children treated in hospital for severe dental decay.07 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandDoctors' union calls for Simcock to resignWaikato DHB chairman Bob Simcock is refusing to quit, despite a new call for him to go.04 Nov 11:45 PM
