New ZealandJunior doctors strike for second timeJunior doctors walked off the job at 7am today, this time for two days.15 May 10:12 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe day a top newsreader found out he had dementiaTimes: 'After the life that I’ve led, it was not surprising in a sense.'15 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandLongevity expert says living to the age of 150 could become the normLongevity expert Stephen Cave talked to Guyon Espiner about how living to the age of 150 could soon be a reality. Video / RNZWatch15 May 06:51 AM
New ZealandLonger lifespans could be ‘genuinely horrific’, researcher saysWhy breakthrough could spell the death of society as we know it, if we aren't prepared.15 May 06:23 AM
LifestyleWhat's in your belly button, and does it matter?Your navel has more to it than you might realise.15 May 04:30 AM
LifestyleWellness in only five steps - does this model really work?It turns out wellbeing actually involves a lot of effort.15 May 04:30 AM
KahuFrom suffering a stroke to strength sport powerhouseAshleigh Hoeta shares her story of resilience and determination.15 May 02:11 AM
WorldSurvey finds 8000 US women obtain abortion pills each month despite bansThe research was conducted for the Society of Family Planning.14 May 11:42 PM
New ZealandPerfect gift for the town with everything - an ambulanceThe generous donation is a way of saying thanks to the town that's been kind to them.14 May 11:11 PM
New ZealandDoctors warn: Human health risks from proposed $730m Kaipara waste-to-energy plantHealth concerns included toxins such as dioxins, heavy metals and gases.14 May 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleI took magic mushrooms at 76 to treat my depression – and it transformed my lifeDavid Christie's encounter with psilocybin brought lasting mental health benefits.14 May 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDepressed? Why anti-depressants aren't the best solutionDepression affects more Kiwis than we think: and it's not just about a chemical inbalance.14 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWorkplace horrors: Big payouts over amputated fingersHorror workplace injuries are outlined by a WorkSafe official.14 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleHow bad are ultraprocessed foods, really?New York Times: Why are ultraprocessed foods linked to poor health?14 May 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: A year on Ozempic taught me we’re thinking about obesity all wrongNew York Times opinion: The food industry has profoundly altered the appetites of us all.14 May 01:44 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCecilia Robinson: Time to ask a new question about primary careOPINION: Not every sniffle requires a visit to the doctor.13 May 10:17 PM
BusinessWorkers in Atlantic City casino smoking lawsuit decry ‘poisonous’ workplaceCasino workers asked a judge to ban smoking in the gambling halls, citing toxic effects.13 May 09:07 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleMediterranean diet: Benefits, heart health and weight lossTelegraph: One of the very few diets that all experts recommend.13 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSigns of midlife boredom that mean you could be on the brink of a crisisStuck in a rut? Here's how to reignite creativity and prevent a midlife crisis.13 May 04:00 AM
New ZealandPatient complains of sexual assault by nurse, then hears nothing for two yearsPatient complained they received no contact or apology for two years.13 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandRunning booms as more Kiwis hit the pavementRun clubs are seeing a huge growth in numbers as more people start running and embark on half marathons. Video / Carson Bluck / Alyse WrightWatch13 May 01:16 AM
RugbyRugby player ‘recovering well’ after on-field collapse; defibrillator saved life, says clubNZ Rugby Foundation has given defibrillators to every club in the country.13 May 12:20 AM
New Zealand‘Totally saved my life’: Surfing legend saved by defibrillatorUntil this year, there was no defibrillator at the surf school in Christchurch.12 May 10:14 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleWhy is it so hard to shower when I’m depressed?Issues with hygiene are common symptoms of depression. Here’s why.12 May 09:30 PM
WorldMan dies two months after pig kidney transplantSurgeons had said they believed the organ would last for at least two years.12 May 07:58 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSpecialist shortage: Te Whatu Ora Lakes spends $5m on locums in a year'Higher rates' are paid to attract locums amid staff shortages, the union says.12 May 05:47 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Reducing by stealth': Patients months overdue to see medical specialistsA GP worries the initiative is 'reducing the waitlist by stealth'.12 May 05:00 PM
LifestyleNearly half of all cancer cases are linked to obesityStudy finds excess weight could be fuelling more than 30 types of the disease.11 May 06:15 AM
New ZealandRare condition: The 'scary' and 'surreal' moment 18-day-old turned blue'I wouldn’t wish it on anybody,' says his mum.11 May 02:49 AM
New Zealand150 days on oxygen, 78 nights in hospital - one prem baby's battle against the oddsArdie Neil was born at 27 weeks and weighed just 1.2kg.11 May 02:48 AM
KahuHundreds of Māori student nurses gather for national huiAnnual event helps develop connections between students and practising nurses.11 May 01:27 AM
New ZealandCold houses to blame for people needing to ‘blast the heater’ - Green Building CouncilNew Zealand's housing building standards labelled decades behind most other countries.10 May 10:51 PM
