New ZealandParents, teachers shocked by NCEA exam questions on 'rectums' and 'private parts'NZQA says the question passed the sensitivity test but some were offended.18 Nov 06:22 AM
New ZealandUnborn baby dies after urgent scan results sent to 'nowhere'The first-time mum began spotting a few days later and her baby was stillborn.18 Nov 02:43 AM
New ZealandFat blast treatment puts woman in hospital for skin graftThe woman needed a skin graft for injury caused during fat blast treatment.18 Nov 01:48 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleWhy sitting all day may shorten your lifeNY Times: Sitting too long harms health, from weakened muscles to cardiovascular risks.17 Nov 09:00 PM
New ZealandHealth NZ pay cap leads to nationwide nurse strikes in DecemberThe nurses union has called a nationwide strike for next month.17 Nov 08:26 PM
New ZealandHow a 'horrific' hunting accident in 1982 led to a terminal cancer diagnosisA patient is 'disgusted' National didn't fund 13 cancer drugs it promised.17 Nov 06:40 PM
New Zealand‘Thought it would never happen’: Govt pays out $15m to Hawke’s Bay health workersA union delegate claims it took an eight-year 'fight' to get the $15 million payout.17 Nov 05:12 PM
New ZealandHealth NZ costs for contractors and consultants soar by $80m over past yearLabour MP says healthcare quality suffering due to rising contractor costs and staff cuts.17 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleIs it healthy to eat just once a day? Bruce Springsteen thinks soOMAD may work for some, but eating only once daily may not suit everyone.17 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Matter of time': New measles outbreak would be worse than 2019, with up to 90 cases a weekAfter a measles scare on Waiheke, briefings show the potential toll of a large outbreak.17 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandJunk food fail: Just how unhealthy are NZ’s school tuck shops?Our intermediate and secondary schools have received a fail grade for healthy menus.17 Nov 06:00 AM
New ZealandRevealed: Impact of hospitals forced to give back millions for tech upgradesHospitals lose millions in upgrade, with only one of 15 services completed.17 Nov 05:59 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleDoctor believes he’s found the answer to an illness with no cureTelegraph: Chronic fatigue and long Covid remain poorly understood.17 Nov 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleTired? Here’s how to know if you’re sleep-deprivedNew York Times: How losing just 15 minutes of sleep can affect your health.16 Nov 08:00 PM
LifestyleHow much protein should you be having and why does it matter?Two nutritionists weigh in on the importance of protein for women.16 Nov 06:30 PM
New Zealand'We are so grateful': Preschooler with brain tumour has skull-wedge reattachedPreschooler diagnosed with aggressive neuroblastoma at top American facility.16 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleAre seed oils actually bad for you?NY Times: Despite online fears, studies indicate seed oils may benefit heart health.16 Nov 04:00 AM
LifestyleMillionaire injects himself in attempt to ‘age backwards’. His face then ‘blows up’Bryan Johnson is known for outlandish health treatments to regain the body of a teenager.16 Nov 01:11 AM
World'Mass poisoning': 10 Kennedy conspiracy theories and false claims, in his own wordsKennedy’s ascension to the US top health job alarms medical experts.15 Nov 09:53 PM
New Zealand‘This baby is going to be so loved’: Woman's 'super-selfless deed' for coupleDespite complications, Colthurst plans to deliver a healthy baby to the supportive couple.15 Nov 04:00 PM
LifestyleSpreading the joy: Ashley Bloomfield’s kindness clubThe health legend is taking a jab at teaching kids important life skills.15 Nov 04:00 PM
Talanoa'Very, very grateful': Former students offer to donate kidney to teacherA community leader and educator was stunned to see former students step forward.15 Nov 04:34 AM
LifestyleThe healthiest type of coffee – and the ones to avoidHow you prepare your brew can impact its health credentials more than you think.14 Nov 11:32 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleCan crosswords and games prevent dementia?New York Times: Experts say the answer is a puzzle.14 Nov 09:00 PM
LifestyleDoctor’s warning over office workers’ common bathroom act'Voluntary withholding' is common among office workers.14 Nov 08:13 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe five foods that every midlife man and woman should be adding to their weekly shopTelegraph: Our needs change as we age – here are five foods to help you thrive after 50.14 Nov 01:30 AM
New ZealandHealth NZ Commissioner steps in to prevent staff losing Milo'Milo will remain available to all,' Lester Levy told Health New Zealand staff.13 Nov 11:54 PM
WorldCanadian teen with suspected H5N1 in critical stateThe country’s first presumed human case of H5N1 had no underlying conditions.13 Nov 07:28 PM
EntertainmentArmie Hammer: 'My mom got me a vasectomy for my birthday'Addressing past allegations, she said her son 'learned not to put stupid things in DMs'.13 Nov 05:30 PM
New ZealandThe NZ health district where there is one GP to 1900 peopleAnd how one practice is 'revitalising' its GPs' passion for the job.13 Nov 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Would not have made it to hospital': Tauranga after-hours clinic’s sudden closure upsets parentsMum who rushed son to the clinic after he 'split his head open' shocked by closure.13 Nov 04:01 PM
New ZealandSuicide call-outs taking toll on paramedics, study finds'If you're a human being and you've got feelings, how can you not be traumatised?'13 Nov 07:54 AM
RoyalsQueen Camilla's health update amid battle with chest infectionThe Queen has been feeling ill the past few days, causing her to withdraw from events.13 Nov 02:42 AM
New ZealandShellfish collection ban in BoP harbour in force nowA two-year ban on taking the shellfish came into force today.12 Nov 09:59 PM
