PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBriefing to health minister reveals dire state of hospitals and cost blowoutsDr Shane Reti received the briefing from health officials soon after becoming minister.29 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleHeather Mills: ‘I lost my leg, had a million illnesses. You just carry on’The former model and ex-wife of a Beatle on saving herself... and her vegan food empire.29 Mar 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleForget impossible health goals like 10,000 steps – set these achievable targets insteadOverwhelmed by how many health targets you are expected to hit? Here’s what to do instead.28 Mar 08:00 PM
New Zealand1000 patients a day: 'Essential' healthcare workers to strike for 24 hoursA 'full withdrawal' of labour will take place on April 2.28 Mar 04:02 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleParenthood on ice: The promise and perils of egg-freezingFinancial Times: Editor India Ross recounts her very personal, very costly IVF journey.28 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFormer Air NZ worker wins fight for compo after getting Covid-19 on the jobFormer cabin crew member says Air NZ 'abused its privilege' in fight over compo.28 Mar 06:00 AM
LifestyleThe little-known bacteria behind the rising rates of cancer in under 50sProcessed foods, alcohol and oral sex are possible factors for cancer in younger people.28 Mar 04:42 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleBeta blockers are becoming the new Prozac – but there are non-med alternativesExperts warn the tablets that slow your heart rate are a double-edged sword.28 Mar 04:00 AM
New Zealand'I can't keep doing this': Women in pain as specialists prioritise suspected cancerCatherine Kohler has experienced irregular periods and debilitating migraines for months.27 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'It's a no-brainer': Rapid STI test kits now availableIt's like a Covid RAT test - but for sexual health.27 Mar 12:38 AM
LifestyleThese stress-busting foods can help you feel calmerFeeling anxious? Try eating some of 'nature's beta-blockers'.26 Mar 11:25 PM
Lifestyle'She shouldn’t have to be so brave': What it's like when your child has cancerIsobel Willison's 4-year-old daughter is battling leukaemia.26 Mar 09:00 PM
EntertainmentA-lister's STI scare after misdiagnosisHalle Berry's doctor 'had no knowledge' and didn't recognise her perimenopause symptoms.26 Mar 08:13 PM
New ZealandFruit and vege prices drop, but shoppers still feel the painThe cost of fresh produce is still high despite reports that prices were set to fall.26 Mar 06:50 PM
New Zealand'Life flipped upside down' for parents of toddler with rare brain cancerThe large tumour was found after 2yo Daisy Nicholls fell from a swing at kindy.26 Mar 04:00 PM
KahuMost Kiwis say their health is good, but are not getting regular checks - health insurerMāori feel less healthy than Pākehā, despite being more committed to health screening.25 Mar 08:54 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleAntiques Roadshow’s Theo Burrell: ‘I’m 37 with terminal cancer – I’m grieving the future I’ll never have’Antiques Roadshow expert Theo Burrell was diagnosed with incurable brain cancer at 35.25 Mar 08:30 PM
KahuNo patient-facing positions will be affected by these changes - Health NZMore than 500 staff, including Māori, will be made redundant under healthcare reforms.25 Mar 05:35 PM
New Zealand'I would be dead': Wife saved husband having heart attack during sleepJournalist says his wife's first-aid training saved him after a heart attack at home.25 Mar 04:03 PM
New ZealandSafety fears as police prepare to pull back from distress callsMental Health Minister Matt Doocey says a plan will be presented to Cabinet next month.25 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandBakery in shock after rat foot discovered in garlic bread but mum asks - 'where's the rest of the rat?'The family-owned bakery insists it is not aware of a rodent issue.25 Mar 05:08 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleA seven-step guide to better health and fitnessNZ personal trainer's tips: To future-proof your health, start today, reap benefits later.25 Mar 05:00 AM
LifestyleWarnings of abdominal cancer 'epidemic' as Kate reveals diagnosisCancer is affecting fit, younger people more often – researchers don't yet understand why.25 Mar 04:30 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleWhy a healthy brain requires a meaty dietExpert claims animal-sourced foods contain nutrients wonderful for our grey matter.25 Mar 02:00 AM
KahuGovt commits to continuing free period products programme$2.9m for the scheme will continue to benefit around 200,000 students.25 Mar 01:05 AM
New Zealand'Insensitive': Doctor apologises for using humour during teen's circumcisionHe also commented on the teen's weight and exposed him when his whānau were in the room.25 Mar 01:00 AM
TravelHow to actually rest and relax this long weekendFeeling burned out? There are ways you can optimise this holiday for rest.25 Mar 12:30 AM
WorldHow arsenic-polluted water is turning rice into a toxic stapleResearchers warn contamination is a significant issue for regions reliant on rice.24 Mar 07:17 PM
KahuCampaigner is fed up with 'white saviours' telling Māori how to treat their own peopleRāwiri Ratū urges non-Māori organisations to give back funding.24 Mar 05:39 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The emperor of all maladies, cancerOPINION: The Princess of Wales has reassured the world 'I am going to be okay'.24 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandGrim discovery in NZ's mountain airThey're tiny, toxic and now, scientists have discovered, blowing in our mountain air.24 Mar 04:00 PM
LifestyleHow to ‘switch on’ your anti-ageing genes – and live longerLifestyle habits are intertwined with how our genes are expressed.24 Mar 04:25 AM
New ZealandChronic pain rarely improved by surgery, academic saysStudies have shown little evidence for performing surgery on people with chronic pain.23 Mar 11:03 PM
New ZealandInjured man's wife says council, contractors need health and safety 'shake-up'The wife of a badly injured man says an unsafe footbridge should have simply been closed.23 Mar 11:00 PM
