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Warning of poisonous shellfish in Western Firth of Thames
Routine tests on shellfish from Waimangu Point have shown unsafe levels of toxins.

25yo mum fights for time with kids after cancer spreads to brain
Misty Paniora, 25, is battling terminal cancer but wants to see her kids' milestones.

Husband of alleged murderer claims she was 'extremely aggressive'
Erin Patterson denies intentionally using poisonous mushrooms in her dish.

'Don't drink them': Popular Kiwi tonic recalled after injury
NZ Food Safety agency supports company's action over chipped glass.

Children rescued from four-year Covid lockdown in ‘horror house’
Parents, fearing Covid, forced kids to wear three face masks indoors.

'Further industrial action' may follow 24-hour doctors' strike
Health NZ is ‘committed’ to settling the collective agreement with the union.

Ozzy Osbourne feared his health issues would never end
Now his upcoming farewell concert has given him 'a reason to get up in the morning'.

‘A Mars bar in a yellow skin’: The truth about bananas
Nutritionists recommend limiting banana intake to no more than two daily.

'Growing harm': Hospital discharges linked to meth use skyrocket
It comes after wastewater testing revealed a doubling of meth use last year.

Brewing the perfect cup: Which coffee method boosts heart health?
Telegraph: The way you brew your coffee might be causing cholesterol spikes.

Health NZ takes medical union to ERA as strikes delay 4300 procedures
Health Minister Simeon Brown: 'I want to see this dispute resolved.'

King Charles shares moving personal cancer message
He told a cancer support reception that his experience had been daunting yet enlightening.

'Overwhelming' support: Doctors strike for hospital and GP crisis
Dr Gary Payinda says 200,000 people are waiting to see specialists.

Watch: Health minister to speak amid nationwide healthcare strike
Thousands of surgeries and appointments across NZ will be cancelled by today's action.

17 ways to cut your risk of stroke, dementia and depression all at once
New York Times: New research has found overlapping factors in three common brain diseases.

Study links 350,000 heart disease deaths to plastic chemicals in 2018
Phthalates are chemicals added to plastic to make it more stretchy, soft or flexible.

New Whānau Ora providers confirmed after contract provider shake-up
The Government has confirmed four new contract providers.

'Deep cuts': Hundreds of health IT jobs to be axed
IT workers in healthcare are being told this week if their jobs are being disestablished.

Tonga dengue outbreak: Two deaths as cases rise to 588
Tonga’s Health Minister confirmed two dengue deaths, including a 7-month-old.

'Healthier way': The real benefits of air fryers vs ovens
Air fryers cook food faster due to their smaller size and powerful fan.

Watch: Mum hears late daughter's heartbeat in girl saved by transplant
'I wanted to... never let her go because that was all I had left.'