New ZealandCouncil warns of sales of untreated waterA Northland council is warning residents to be weary of the water they buy to replenish rainwater tanks as they believe their supplies may be being siphoned and sold untreated.25 Jan 09:52 AM
New ZealandDoctor shortage leads to fewer surgeriesWaikato Hospital does not have enough doctors and nurses to run its operating theatres at full capacity, resulting in between six and nine elective surgeries being put off each week.22 Jan 05:19 PM
New ZealandDeceased organ donations on the riseThe number of deceased organ donations and transplants has risen sharply in the past four years, says Organ Donation New Zealand.22 Jan 03:18 AM
New ZealandMinistry silent on penalties for DHBsMinistry to "review its position" on financial penalties to DHBs for strike-induced surgery delays.18 Jan 04:11 AM
New ZealandFears strike may bring penalties for DHBsNorthland DHB risks losing $1.5 million in elective surgery funding, chief doctor says17 Jan 05:23 AM
New ZealandNew test for newborns' heart defectsPulse-oximetry is a quick, painless and safe test for oxygen levels in the blood13 Jan 04:14 AM
New ZealandSmokers tighten their purse stringsWatch NZH Focus: Quitline had its busiest day yet this week as the price of cigarettes went up again.12 Jan 10:28 PM
New ZealandConcerns over new tobacco productThe product remains a mystery, with the ad saying it was important the "innovative technology" be kept under wraps until the launch.11 Jan 04:13 PM
LifestyleWomen warned not to skimp on foodMany women who do the recommended amount of exercise may be harming themselves by eating too little, a survey indicates.09 Jan 08:31 PM
KahuResearch finds infant sleep pods are safeNew research has found babies are safe to sleep in a Maori flax-woven bassinet that was behind a controversial Government policy U-turn 09 Jan 01:42 AM
New ZealandFatal prediction for cancer test changesDoctors are at loggerheads over changes to New Zealand's cervical screening programme, with one saying more women will die.07 Jan 10:15 PM
New ZealandGifts and a Xmas cafe lunch for needyAn Auckland cafe is putting on a free Christmas lunch for locals struggling to make ends meet, saying that's what the spirit of Christmas is all about.24 Dec 10:39 PM
PoliticsGovt finds extra cash to prevent blindnessTop-up a short-term measure, ministry says23 Dec 01:54 AM
New ZealandOptometrist did not show 'reasonable care'An optometrist who failed to diagnose a retinal detachment in a patient which can lead to blindness did not show "reasonable care and skill", the Health and Disability Commission has ruled.19 Dec 03:59 AM
BDBDBusinessSocial bonds failure blamed on lack of expertiseA report on failures within the government's first social bonds pilot blames them on a lack of expertise from the bureaucrats involved.16 Dec 12:55 AM
RetailBig Tobacco's sneaky new trickTobacco companies are flouting ad bans by rewarding retailers who push products using a specific sequence of magic words.15 Dec 11:07 PM
New ZealandLack of sleep may be making us fatA good sleep may be an early step towards preventing later obesity.15 Dec 07:14 PM
New ZealandThe 10 biggest science stories of 2016As 2016 draws to a close, the NZ Science Media Centre picked some of the biggest national and international science stories that made headlines13 Dec 02:51 AM
New ZealandChristmas dinner - prison styleWhat will prisoners be eating for Christmas dinner in New Zealand this year? Corrections have released the annual menu for its 10,000 inmates.12 Dec 02:48 AM
New ZealandMedical cannabis tour plans thwartedThe Cannabis Party's plans to offer exclusive tours to California to buy legal cannabis have been thwarted by Ministry of Health advice.07 Dec 05:16 AM
New ZealandSimon Bridges to stand for Deputy PMTransport Minister Simon Bridges has declared his bid for Deputy Prime Minister.06 Dec 11:04 PM
New ZealandNZ's next PM: Old, new, or wild card?The contest for New Zealand's next PM is shaping up as a race between an veteran politician, a lower-profile minister, and a wild card.06 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWaikato: Waits to see specialists too longWaikato DHB breached national targets in October and November for the number of patients waiting too long to see a specialist.04 Dec 03:44 AM
New Zealand'Anger, frustration, despair' after quakeMany Kiwis affected by the 7.8 Kaikoura earthquake will need "significant ongoing psychological support", the PM's chief science adviser says.04 Dec 01:09 AM
OpinionMarvelly: We need to talk about periodsCOMMENT: In some parts of the world, girls are forced to miss school when they have their periods. Places like Kenya, Ghana, Ethiopia and. . . New Zealand.02 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandZika infects 100 in NZAbout 100 people in New Zealand have probably been infected with the Zika virus this year.29 Nov 05:02 PM
Politics'No vacancy', doctors tell patientsEighteen per cent of GP clinics closed their books to new patients29 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandFive to join bowel screening programme in first yearSome will wait to 2020 to join scheme24 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandSurgery target needs changing - LabourThe Labour Party is urging a rethink of one of the Government's key health targets after a group of surgeons revealed important operations were being put off in order to reach the strict target.23 Nov 08:58 PM
New ZealandCalls to helplines jump after Kaikoura quakeCalls to mental health helplines have spiked since the Kaikoura Earthquake.23 Nov 01:55 AM
New ZealandParents reject help for obese kidsThe Government's new plan to get help for obese kids is proving a turn-off to many parents.22 Nov 11:39 PM
KahuMaori and Pacific women less hooked on smokingStudy finds behavioural, social or cultural influences are important in maintaining smoking behaviour for Maori/Pacific females.21 Nov 12:49 AM
LifestyleApp to help better understand endometriosisAn app for endometriosis sufferers is launching to help gather data on what those working with the disease are calling an issue "we can no longer ignore".20 Nov 04:00 PM
