OpinionOpinion: Should the government apologise for MIQ failings?The new report about the Covid 19 response will likely show errors with the MIQ response.13 Dec 09:56 PM
New ZealandLymphoedema sufferers hit out at healthcare postcode lottery restricting treatmentAbout one in five people develop the chronic condition after having lymph nodes removed.13 Dec 09:39 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: We can cure disease by editing a person’s DNA. Why aren’t we?New York Times: Revolutionised medicine may be at hand, but barriers remain.13 Dec 09:36 PM
PremiumPremiumMarketsJarden Brief: Moderna surges after melanoma vaccine study shows promiseDeadly skin cancer: New vaccine seems to show promise in trials.13 Dec 07:42 PM
WorldDonors pledge millions to get Ukraine through winterRussian strikes have ravaged power stations, water facilities, other essential services.13 Dec 06:51 PM
New ZealandSmokefree amendment bill passes third reading in ParliamentIt is another step towards the Government's goal for Aotearoa to be smokefree by 2025.13 Dec 07:44 AM
New ZealandSecond anti-vax couple want unvaccinated blood for seriously ill toddlerCroydon Hodge and Doreen Rudolph trying to take their toddler to India for blood donation13 Dec 06:05 AM
New Zealand'Some crazy s*** out there': Major festivals to miss out on drug-checking serviceFestival-goers are being urged to get their drugs tested before they head to gigs.13 Dec 04:20 AM
New ZealandDoctor suspended for touching medical students’ breastsThe misconduct was in contrast to his excellent clinical and academic results.13 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandCovid cases top 8000 today for first time in country’s third waveDaily Covid-19 numbers are the highest they have been for four and a half months.13 Dec 02:42 AM
Kahu10,000 signatures want Pharmac to fund 'lifesaving medicines for all children'Petition to Te Pāti Māori to ensure young Māori have access to cancer drugs.12 Dec 11:08 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle‘Cancer treatment saved my life – but almost destroyed my marriage’Telegraph: Loss of sexual function after treatment can have a major impact on men.12 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandMother demands apology over MIQ rejection when pregnant and suffering ‘huge anxiety’Roshni Sami was suffering from acute antenatal depression amid other complications.12 Dec 07:45 PM
New ZealandHealth authority asks ERA to order pay equity rates for nursesTe Whatu Ora Health NZ boss says it already agreed in principle to 14 per cent higher pay12 Dec 05:17 AM
CrimeDoctor found to have inappropriately touched medical students' breastsFour women said the physician groped them when they were medical students.12 Dec 04:24 AM
New ZealandGirl, 3, dies after being overdosed with adrenalineInquiry finds breaches of care code at rural health centre where child died.12 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandHospitalisations for Covid jump by 100; 40k new cases, 35 deaths in 7 daysAn expert says Kiwis should wear masks in places like bars and restaurants.12 Dec 12:25 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoSasha Borissenko: Anti-vax unrest a study in perspectiveImagine if some in the anti-vax brigade put the same energy into ending sexism and racism.11 Dec 09:45 PM
New ZealandRevealed: Falling from the sky - the plastic dropping on AucklandAlarming levels of microplastics found in Auckland air raise questions for human health.11 Dec 04:34 PM
New ZealandWatchdog reopens father's complaint against IHCLegal threats and stymied complaints; IDEA Services accused of not listening to disabled.11 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandExplained: The two big variables that could slow - or grow - this Omicron waveOmicron peak expected within weeks, but school holidays and functions could change things.10 Dec 10:24 PM
WorldFrance to make condoms free for anyone under 25Girls and women 25 and under in France can already get free birth control.10 Dec 06:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNZ experienced ‘social distancing’ of a different kind well before Covid-19. Here's how to fix it.ANALYSIS: New Zealanders were social distancing long before Covid. Here's how.10 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'He was there five minutes': Nurse frustrated by Health Minister's visitNurse 'ticked off' by Andrew Little’s recent visit to Southland Hospital ED.10 Dec 03:45 AM
LifestyleStiff person syndrome: ‘It’s such a cruel condition’As Celine Dion reveals her diagnosis, one sufferer shares the truth of the illness.10 Dec 01:59 AM
New Zealand‘This isn’t over’: Baby W parents vow to take actionLawyer for family says bigger issue to be dealt with after baby boy recovers.09 Dec 09:39 PM
EntertainmentDoctor reveals whether Celine Dion will ever sing againThe star revealed yesterday she has been diagnosed with stiff-person syndrome.09 Dec 08:28 PM
EntertainmentJackass star fighting for life on ventilator with Covid, pneumoniaBam Margera was hospitalised with pneumonia ... and then Covid complicated his care.09 Dec 07:06 PM
New ZealandAnti-vax parents relieved as Baby W recovers after life-saving operationBaby at centre of anti-vax court case is recuperating after surgery for heart condition.09 Dec 04:26 PM
New ZealandBaby blood donor battle: The moment police intervene, boy taken from parentsDad could be heard calling police officers 'criminals' as they take Baby W.09 Dec 12:01 AM
WorldSuper-mosquito ‘invasion’ could trigger malaria surgeThe arrival of the "Anopheles stephensi" in at least five African countries is a "threat".08 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandLive: Blood donor battle - protesters outside hospital as ill baby undergoes surgerySupporters of Baby W's parents have planned a vigil outside the hospital this morning.08 Dec 09:52 PM
New ZealandHospital staff sought police help for baby’s surgery to proceed in blood donor battleA protest is planned for this morning when the baby’s planned surgery is due.08 Dec 07:46 PM
WorldUS clears updated Covid-19 vaccines for children under age 5Food and Drug Administration aims to better protect the youngest from severe Covid.08 Dec 06:00 PM
