New ZealandSmoke testers call for outdoor banSmoking researchers say NZ's top priority should be banning smoking in cars with child passengers.06 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandNZ children's dental health still among worstThe dental health of young children continues to be among the worst in the developed world, figures reveal. 05 Mar 04:30 PM
Freight and logisticsChristchurch earthquake: Food companies swing in to deliver supplies25 Feb 01:30 AM
New ZealandChristchurch quake: Hospitals in north take in casualtiesNorth Island hospitals are receiving Christchurch earthquake victims and plan to send specialists to help in the devastated city.22 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandThree fold increase in doctors heading to Oz - recruitersA medical recruitment company claims to have seen a 300 per cent rise in New Zealand doctors leaving to find better pay in Australia in the last year.21 Feb 02:28 AM
New ZealandPupils face two-week stand-down over measlesParents are being warned that unimmunised children will have to stay away from school for up to two weeks if they come into contact with measles.20 Feb 04:30 PM
New Zealand Cost of sleepover decision $500m plus - RyallPaying overnight staff to sleep will cost more than $500 million over three years and changing the law may be considered, Health Minister Tony Ryall says.17 Feb 04:04 AM
New ZealandDoctor shortage reaches 'crisis' levelA spiralling shortage of doctors has sparked a warning of future "severe safety issues" in New Zealand hospitals, with predictions that patients could suffer from increasing medical mistakes and treatment delays without urgent action.16 Feb 04:42 AM
New ZealandBike to the office and enjoy a free feedBribed with a free breakfast, many people will be leaving their cars in the garage and choosing to cycle to work today for National Go By Bike Day.15 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandCall for cigarette display ban this yearVisible cigarette advertising displays will go within nine months following tobacco law changes, if public health officials get their way.09 Feb 12:40 AM
New Zealand'Unsafe' newborn practice still being pushedParents of newborn babies are receiving conflicting messages about sleeping with their newborn babies.31 Jan 12:58 AM
New ZealandBreastfeeding study and baby food firms link revealedScientists who cast doubt on the safety of exclusively breastfeeding babies until six months allegedly have links to baby food companies.17 Jan 04:30 PM
KahuParental lessons may miss most in needThousands of New Zealand parents are going back to school to learn how to be better parents - but experts still do not know if the multiple programmes are reaching the parents who most need them.16 Jan 04:30 PM
KahuHealthcare pilot offers training for parentsDoctors and nurses are being recruited to run parenting programmes in a bid to intervene before unruly children turn into delinquent teenagers.16 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandACC $1m tourism bill a benefit to NZOverseas tourists claimed $1 million from the ACC in the last financial year, but the payouts benefited New Zealanders, the organisation says.16 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandStudy questions breastfeeding policyResearchers have cast doubt on the safety of the exclusive breastfeeding of babies until they are six months old.16 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandOrgan donation a waiting gameMichelle Manu has been on the emergency list for a donated kidney for three years. 15 Jan 04:30 PM
