How does your body know when it's 6.59am?

Why do we wake up shortly before our alarm goes off? It’s not by chance

Your body clock is an amazingly precise internal timing system, but how does it work?

Monday 6:00am

Crawling to the end of another year and questioning your work/life balance?

Crawling to the end of another year and questioning your work/life balance?

With over 280,000 Kiwis working more than 50 hours per week, you're not alone. But maybe it's time for a new strategy?

Monday 6:00am

Roadside drug testing starts on Monday for the Wellington region, where drivers could be given a series of three tests (file photo).

Roadside drug testing rolls out from Monday: how it'll work

The first test was expected to take about 10 minutes, but if the first result was positive, further roadside testing would be carried out.

Sun, Dec 14

A participant hugs a condom mascot during an event to promote awareness of HIV testing ahead of the Dec 1 World AIDS Day, in Beijing, China, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2014.

China's new 'condom tax' raises eyebrows and fears of health risks

"Contraceptive drugs and products" will not be tax-exempt as of January 1, according to the country's newest value-added tax law.

Fri, Dec 12

The hidden health risks of bottled water

The hidden health risks of bottled water

This perception of purity is central to bottled water's appeal, yet studies show the product often brings its own set of risks for both health and the environment.

Fri, Dec 12

1:30

The leading cause of death among Kiwis can be better fought with prevention, early detection and treatment, new report says.

Cancer diagnosis numbers forecast to increase by 50% in 20 years

People are surviving longer after cancer diagnosis but New Zealand is not improving as fast as other high-income countries.

Thu, Dec 11

The bus stop where a passenger who was stabbed on Monday night alighted.

Fatal bus stabbing: How safe is public transport really?

Auckland officials said there was an "unmet requirement for mental health" in communities that was reflected on the public transport network.

Wed, Dec 10

Haeata Community College in Christchurch says some students reported feeling unwell after being offered the meals. 

School lunch provider cleared over mouldy meals in Christchurch

The most plausible explanation is lunches meant to be served the week before were accidentally mixed in, NZ Food Safety says.

Wed, Dec 10

Stomach pain (file image)

The internal journey of a $33,500 swallowed stolen Fabergé pendant

University of Auckland senior lecturer and gastroenterologist Dr Cameron Shower said the trip could be broken down into three sections.

Wed, Dec 10

Three brands of Kmart activity sand have been recalled.

Kmart forced to recall more coloured sand products

Testing has found asbestos in licensed sensory activity sets, branded with popular shows Paw Patrol, Frozen and Bluey.

Mon, Dec 8

Papua New Guinea conjoined twins.

One dies in operation to separate conjoined Papua New Guinea twins

Tom and Sawong were rushed into emergency surgery at Sydney Children's Hospital after Tom began to rapidly deteriorate.

Mon, Dec 8

Sterile surgical instruments laid out on a table, preparing for a medical procedure.

Vaginal swab left in woman for six weeks after giving birth

The woman was left "scared to death" after vaginal packing was found in her body during a GP check six weeks after the birth of her child.

Mon, Dec 8

Measles virus.

New measles locations of interest identified

In an update Sunday, Health NZ said anyone present at any of the 11 new locations of interest were close contacts and had a higher risk of being infected.

Sun, Dec 7

The NZ population is aging – do our nurses know how to treat older people?

The NZ population is aging – do our nurses know how to treat older people?

A recent study indicates nurses were trained to view elderly patients in a narrow, impersonalised way.

Sun, Dec 7

Nutritionist Claire Turnbull offers tips for surviving Christmas. (Composite image: Vania Chandrawidjaja, 1News)

How to enjoy plenty of festive treats and still avoid a guilty, sluggish January

It's about tuning into what you truly desire, and ignorning everything else.

Sun, Dec 7

The team, along with other providers, have reached 360 MMR vaccinations for seasonal orchard workers in the past year, with the programme ramping up for more in the next few months.

Mobile vaccination clinic targets seasonal workers amid measles outbreak

The team, along with other providers, have reached 360 MMR vaccinations for seasonal orchard workers in the past year, with the programme ramping up for more in the next few months.

Sat, Dec 6

Crowd in night club.

New measles case attended Auckland concert, Health NZ says

Te Whatu Ora today confirmed two new cases, bringing the total nationwide to 30, of which 22 were no longer infectious.

Fri, Dec 5

Kim Kardashian.

Holes and ‘low activity’: How reliable is Kim Kardashian’s brain scan?

While this sounds incredibly sad and concerning, doctors and scientists have cast doubts on the technology used and its growing commercialisation.

Fri, Dec 5

Measles virus.

Five new measles cases across Dunedin, Auckland and Waikato

The Ministry of Health said the new cases brings the total number of cases to 27.

Wed, Dec 3

Eight ways to drink less during the silly season

Eight ways to drink less during the silly season

December is a perfect storm for anyone trying to cut back on drinking.

Wed, Dec 3

Semaglutide medications work by increasing the levels of a hormone called GLP-1.

Mental health warning issued in Australia for weight-loss drugs

The class includes semaglutide, the drug marketed in Australia as Ozempic.

Tue, Dec 2

A lunch provided to Haeata Community Campus in Christchurch.

'Mouldy' lunches were likely left out at school for days – NZ Food Safety

Mince meals were served to several students at Haeata Community Campus on Monday as part of the Government’s free lunch programme.

Tue, Dec 2

Orange juice

Why your daily glass of orange juice could be helping your heart

Experts say that the everyday drink can influence the activity of thousands of genes inside our immune cells.

Tue, Dec 2

Experts warn public perceptions and access to medicines could halt the progress made.  

Experts warn stigma, outdated laws obstacles to ending HIV transmission

Despite medical advances behind a decline in transmission rates, discrimination remains widespread.

Tue, Dec 2

Auckland City Hospital.

Man injured in car accident paralysed by botched chest drain

The man was admitted to Auckland City Hospital with fractured ribs and bruised lungs and was left paraplegic after a chest drain was inserted incorrectly.

Mon, Dec 1