Health
Grieving Southland husband's plea heard
Man who lost his wife to cancer soon after the birth of their third daughter has been overwhelmed by support.
Widow pays for doctor's deadly mistake
Widow's claim falling short as she seeks redress from her husband's early death to a cancer.
A stop smoking money-back guarantee
Hypnotherapy can be used for more than just entertainment - it can break the smoking habit.
Legal win nets 'half-baked' scheme
A $92 million fund to pay parents who look after their adult disabled children has been revealed by the Government - a year after the Court of Appeal ordered it to do so.
Young family mourns loss of loving mother
The day after her third baby was born, Megan Menlove was diagnosed with terminal cancer.
Court rejects man's bid to restore ACC payments
A "wheelchair-bound" man who walked around a supermarket will not get his ACC back.
Wireless wrist-strap helps patient monitoring
Scientist Sir Ray Avery plans to trial a medical wristband in October that he believes will revolutionise in-home patient monitoring.
Advance in halting 'allergic march'
Significant breakthrough in unravelling mystery of what triggers allergies at epidemic proportions.
Teen puts her suffering aside to help others
Christchurch teen who has spent more time in hospital than out is putting her energy into helping her "second home".
Child poverty among Budget targets
Action on child poverty is set to be a surprise package in Bill English's fifth Budget.
Maori suicide rates in prevention spotlight
Suicide prevention strategies for Maori will be discussed at a hui in Bluff next week.
Expert aiming to stop youths killing themselves
An expert in youth suicide prevention is returning to NZ for a series of workshops to spread the word further.
Wife's restraint objections ignored
Hospital's repeated restraint of an agitated 85-year-old man using a lap-belt fails to meet standards, commissioner finds.
Keep calm and kava on
Famed for its reputed recreational effects, kava could be a natural treatment for anxiety.
NZ midwife helps save lives in Rwanda
There are 'no Angelina Jolies' in the Rwandan slum where an Invercargill midwife works.
Boil water notice issued for Rolleston
Rolleston residents are being advised to immediately begin boiling water.
Play therapy helps children overcome trauma
A Canterbury researcher is studying how play therapy helps children make sense of a major crisis or event.
Best race of all is life, with the kids
Seeing smiles on her children's faces is enough of a gift for Sarah Christie.
Foster kids taken from caregiver couple
Foster children have been removed from the care of a couple whose home for the disabled was shut down due to neglect and exploitation.
Tourists' unpaid health bills leave less for Kiwis
District health boards left out of pocket by tourists and illegal immigrants who don't pay their bills.
Fit firefighter struck down by rare condition
'I had no idea what had happened to me'
From here on, Eric Owsley's life will forever be divided into before and after.
People dig deep for sick boy
Hundreds of Kiwis have pulled together to support Reece Jimmieson as he battles a rare condition.
Politicians bypass animals' function in party pill testing
Animal welfare advocates outraged at the possibility of party pills being tested on rats and dogs have been "gagged", a Labour MP says.
New version of legal high on sale
It has the same name, the same look and the same price - but this one's legal.
No further Parklands investigations
Health authorities will not investigate how vulnerable disabled clients were able to be abused.
Chemical ban doesn't deter young K2 users
Young synthetic cannabis users say they'll keep smoking K2 as long as they can get it.
K2 use worries mental health services
The number of patients using Southland mental health services has increased dramatically since K2 was introduced.
Eating disorder took model to death's door
Sophie Nolan was 14 when her nightmare battle with eating disorders began.
Family lost young son to asthma
When the Hedleys' six-year-old asthmatic son cries out "I'm wheezy", it brings back sad memories.
Mum: I thought she was allergic to me
Alysha Hardey has to be with someone trained to save her life with a shot of adrenaline at all times.
Alzheimer's disease drug fails in late-stage trial
In a blow for Alzheimer's patients, late-stage trials of an antibody treatment for the disease have been scrapped after the drug failed to improve cognitive decline and functional ability in patients.
Playing Tetris improves 'lazy eye'
Playing the game Tetris under controlled conditions may be a cure for lazy eye in both children and adults.
Private hospital's tax-exempt status tested
The charitable status of Christchurch's St George's Hospital is under scrutiny by the Government.
Transplant may be sick toddler's last hope
Girl with a life-threatening condition flying to England to "get a new tummy".
Funding targets rheumatic fever
The Government is pledging an extra $5 million a year to tackle the high rate of rheumatic fever among children.
STIs on rise as condom use falls
Kiwi women are ditching the pill and condoms in favour of longer term contraception.
'Unrealistic criteria' no help for low vision
Foundation of the Blind accused of ignoring the needs of over 100,000 vision impaired people.
Boy left to eat grass at horror home
Investigation into a home for the intellectually disabled reveals a teen was left in a paddock to eat grass.
Rogue dentist faces charges
Patients treated by a Tongan man practising as a dentist without registration are urged to come forward.
Hospital's tax-exempt status criticised
Christchurch hospital run as a charity made millions last year but gave less than $100,000.
The brave little boy from Bulls
Lung disease has been added to the list of medical challenges facing a three-year-old boy.
Hepatitis A outbreak in Ashburton
A hepatitis A outbreak has led to a a vaccination clinic being set up in a local preschool.
Family cherishes every day with Charlie
Charlie Tiger Bailey, 2, suffers from a rare birth defect, but is finally getting to sleep in his own cot.
DHB looks into costs of wasted medication
Hospital gives woman three month's worth of painkillers when she only needed a few days' worth.
Mobility dog opens new world for Jake
In just eight weeks, Jake Ryan and his mobility assistance dog Louis have formed a bond that will last a lifetime.
More appendicitis misdiagnosis revealed
Two more people have come forward to say they had appendicitis and were initially misdiagnosed at Southland Hospital.
Grandparents feeling childcare pressure
Grandchildren are spoiling retirees' "sweet spot" - when they have both the energy and the money to enjoy themselves.
Speed was a sign hearing screener faked tests
A screener who was faking hearing test results for babies was exposed by the speed of her work.
Allergens a daily danger for Thomas
For Timaru preschooler Thomas Hendry, the world is full of danger.
Kangaroo cuddle almost kills Ruby
A cuddle with a kangaroo while visiting Australia almost cost Ruby Penney her life.
Crew member air-lifted from cruise ship
Tourists land to rude Kiwi awakening
$27m for housing needy not enough, say charities
Police officer accused of working with gang
Tamahere couple drop brothel bombshell
Security guard wins unfair dismissal case over tattoo
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Child sex predator told: 'She won't forget this'
Grieving Southland husband's plea heard
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