What makes The Brainwave Singers different? The Brainwave Singers have neurological conditions and sing to improve their speech and voice.

Wellington, Oct 6 NZPA - A pre-pregnancy diet rich in green leafy vegetables and fresh fruit could reduce the risk of a baby being born underweight and undernourished by up to 50 percent, a new study shows.

The Public Service Association (PSA) says it's time the government increased its funding of the disability care sector.

The call comes after two subsidiaries of IHC were placed into statutory management.

Wellington, Oct 5 NZPA - A Massey University research team needs 1000 pregnant women to take part in a sleep study.

The study, called E Moe, Mama, will track the women's sleep patterns and examine how patterns change during and after pregnancy.

Wellington, Oct 5 NZPA - Gold kiwifruit can help boost a diner's iron levels, according to new research by Massey University.

More Hutt Valley patients were assessed by surgical specialists in the past year than ever before, according new figures released by the Ministry of Health.

More Bay of Plenty patients were assessed by surgical specialists in the past year than ever before, according new figures released by the Ministry of Health.

More Capital and Coast District Health Board patients were assessed by surgical specialists in the past year than ever before, according new figures released by the Ministry of Health.

"More Lakes patients were assessed by surgical specialists in the past year than ever before, according new figures released by the Ministry of Health.

The Health Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal (HPDT) yesterday suspended Auckland doctor Ratilal Ranchhod for two years for professional misconduct relating to conducting medicals when he was not allowed to.