'You just feel utterly helpless.” That was how a Tauranga nursing student described the feeling of addiction as she spoke of turning her life around. Kayla... Read More

Public health researchers say strong evidence suggests preventing infection is key to preventing Long Covid, after they found more than a fifth of children and... Read More

Pharmac is making changes to improve access to some asthma inhalers and long-acting contraceptives from August 1, 2025. 'We're making it easier for people... Read More

Auckland University of Technology has launched a world-leading initiative aimed at addressing the long-standing neglect of medical research on female athletes. Through... Read More

Spinal cord injuries are currently incurable with devastating effects on people's lives, but now a trial at Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland... Read More

New Zealand is among a number of countries that encourage vaping (the use of e-cigarettes) as a tool to help people stop smoking tobacco. But what happens when... Read More

Volunteers who go above and beyond for their communities were celebrated at the Volunteer Star Awards by Volunteering Services. The event was held during... Read More

Early childhood centres in the government's free lunch scheme say it is reaching children who live in poverty. Despite initial revolts against vegetables,... Read More

Earlier this week semaglutide drugs Ozempic and Wegovy were made available for prescription in New Zealand. Semaglutide originally arrived on the market in... Read More

A Bay of Plenty mum says her world was flipped upside down when her teenage son was dealt a shock diagnosis of leukaemia. Described by his family as 'kind... Read More

The biggest nurses' union is accusing Health NZ of putting money ahead of safety by dropping a safe staffing agreement from its latest contract offer. Negotiations,... Read More

Gemma Cale helped deliver a baby in her first week on the phones for Hato Hone St John. After ten years, she's earned the nickname "baby magnet". Mum... Read More