PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: How worried should we be about the return of bird flu?FT opinion: Now is not a time for paranoia but there is a case for extreme vigilance.02 May 11:24 PM
New ZealandDJ Zeisha Fremaux shares her fight to victory over breast cancerIn NZ only 4 per cent of cases occur in women in their 30s, making her case rare.02 May 10:42 PM
New ZealandMore than a third of adults not getting healthcare they needPatients who needed specialist care are apparently being left 'in limbo' with their GPs.02 May 08:20 PM
NRLFormer Kiwis league player is NZ's first case of national rep with CTECalls for action as the silent killer haunts New Zealand's sporting community.02 May 12:43 PM
New ZealandADHD medication prescription rates rise tenfold for adults in NZHigher prescription rates reflected greater recognition of ADHD, the study's author said.02 May 12:01 PM
LifestyleEight surprising health benefits of black coffeeYour daily caffeine hit is more powerful than you realise.02 May 12:21 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Who could catch bird flu first? These experts have an idea, and a way to helpNYT opinion: We must do a better job to ensure virus doesn't spread beyond our control.01 May 10:25 PM
New Zealand‘Unreliable’ home dialysis machines a constant worry for rural familyA little girl in rural Canterbury has had four dialysis machines fail in one week.01 May 08:42 PM
KahuLow measles vaccination rates for Māori blamed on cyclone, pandemicCounties Manukau is one area where immunisation rates for tamariki Māori are low.01 May 08:08 PM
LifestyleWatch: Wedding menu causes mass vomiting after mushroom poisoningIt was meant to be the best day of their lives. Then 100 fell violently ill.01 May 07:52 PM
KahuMen's health group pledges $6.43m specifically for MāoriMovember is investing in communities and organisations.01 May 06:34 PM
New ZealandSanitary bins removed from police station bathrooms without warning"We have received a number of complaints."01 May 05:28 AM
New ZealandDavid Seymour wants to stop 'lazily' categorising people by raceThe Act leader rails against 'lazily looking at everyone through the lens of race'.01 May 03:46 AM
LifestyleWhy should we eat oily fish?Here's why they should be making a regular appearance on our plates.01 May 02:50 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleA-fib enigma: Why are younger adults developing this common heart condition?New York Times: Symptoms can include a fluttering heartbeat and palpitations.01 May 12:30 AM
LifestyleWhat is a vampire facial and is it really safe?Three women in New Mexico contracted HIV from the treatment — can it happen elsewhere?01 May 12:02 AM
New Zealand'It's destroyed me': School's struggle with asbestos removalThe Ministry of Education is considering giving schools more help with asbestos problems.30 Apr 10:17 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe four types of sleepers – and how each one can affect your healthAre you a napper or love a lie-in? Know what it means for your wellbeing.30 Apr 09:00 PM
Entertainment'Something is off': Jerry Seinfeld sparks health concernsThe 70-year-old comedian has not responded to request for comment.30 Apr 07:13 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle'My PMS was so bad I wanted to die': Eric Clapton's daughter's 'hormonal rollercoaster'Ruth Clapton diagnosed herself with PMDD – an extreme form of premenstrual syndrome.30 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandSweeping change considered by health watchdogDecisions by the Health and Disability Commissioner cannot currently be appealed.30 Apr 02:30 AM
LifestyleWhat your feet can tell you about your healthFeet are often an overlooked, but they can reveal a lot about your overall wellbeing.30 Apr 12:36 AM
LifestyleHair-loss drug users warned of serious sexual and psychiatric side-effectsThe drug has been widely used to treat baldness and enlarged prostates.30 Apr 12:35 AM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentWhy being honest is the key to better wellbeing at workCommunication and feedback are central to feeling valued and happy in the workplace.30 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandDisability ministry’s problems revealed in confidential memoThe Government is expected to confirm a review of Whaikaha today.29 Apr 11:25 PM
RugbyMassive response to appeal for family of rugby player who died after head knockIt is understood the man's partner and his children were watching the match.29 Apr 08:16 PM
New ZealandDramatic rescue, measles epidemic and Israel truce offer | Focus Morning Bulletin April 30, 2024Skipper speaks out after Manukau Harbour rescue, health experts warn of a measles epidemic and Hamas considers Israel’s latest cease-fire offer in the latest NZ Herald headlines.Watch29 Apr 07:35 PM
Politics‘A few pirate jokes’: Minister's detached retina forces eye-patch useHoggard thinks the injury was from being punched in the face playing rugby 20 years ago.29 Apr 06:49 PM
Lifestyle‘Free-from’ foods could be doing you more harm than goodUnless you have an allergy, 'free-from' foods probably not the best option, say experts.29 Apr 06:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: People with rare disorders the most vulnerable in societyOPINION: Kiwis have been showing their aroha and support for the rarest among us.29 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ 'close to the tipping point' of measles epidemic, health experts warnNZ’s 2019 measles outbreak spread to Samoa, resulting in 83 measles-related deaths.29 Apr 05:00 PM
TalanoaIsland Roots, Auckland Ways: Pacific social media influencer on losing weight and growing up as a pastor’s kid"I want to live longer. It's a different meaning when you have kids."29 Apr 03:30 AM
RugbyRugby player dies after head injury in Auckland matchIt is understood the man's partner and his children were watching the match.29 Apr 03:04 AM
