New Zealand'Green light' worry in smoking testIt's billed as the test to scare smokers into quitting, but now some public health groups say it may encourage some to keep on puffing.04 Jun 04:00 PM
KahuKaraoke host sings the praises of healthy livingTe Hamua Nikora is the Maori men's posterboy for what not to do about your health - but he's still a ridiculously handsome one, he reckons.28 May 04:00 PM
PoliticsBudget 2010: Govt puts health on life supportThe Govt has allocated just under $500 million annually to health - $250m less a year than the increase in last year's budget.20 May 03:48 AM
PoliticsBad news predicted for health spendingThe public health sector is bracing itself for a Budget that may not cover all its rising costs. 16 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandMs ALL and Dr BLACK have a babyShe may be an "All-Black", but a baby's links to rugby stardom are no help in paying an unexpected bill of more than $12k for her health care.14 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandHealth access case example of 'postcode lottery' - commissionerThe Health and Disability Commissioner has suggested that access to publicly-funded health services depends on where patients live.11 May 06:15 AM
New ZealandNurse struck off for punching elderly man in mouthA nurse has been struck off the register for punching a "vulnerable" elderly man in the mouth while she was working at a resthome.10 May 10:40 PM
