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![Letters: The folly of relying on private healthcare; Trumpism in NZ politics](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Letters: The folly of relying on private healthcare; Trumpism in NZ politics
OPINION: Once lost, our wonderful public health system can never be recovered.
![Why do people fall for ‘celebrity-endorsed’ scams?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Why do people fall for ‘celebrity-endorsed’ scams?
Whether it's crypto or weight loss gummies, celeb-fronted scams are on the rise.
![Govt invests $67m in Hawke's Bay Hospital upgrades](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Govt invests $67m in Hawke's Bay Hospital upgrades
The radiology department will be upgraded, and a new cancer treatment machine added.
![Five questions to ask yourself if you want to be happier](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Five questions to ask yourself if you want to be happier
We all know the saying 'money can't buy happiness' - so what does?
!['Significant clinical risk': Dargaville Hospital rostered overnight doctor only five out of 55 nights](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
'Significant clinical risk': Dargaville Hospital rostered overnight doctor only five out of 55 nights
A senior Northland doctor is worried about a lack of medical staff.
![Medical imaging now more accessible in Bay of Plenty](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Medical imaging now more accessible in Bay of Plenty
A new medical imaging clinic is now open in Tauranga.
![Nit good at all: Head lice frustrations driving rise in risky treatments](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Nit good at all: Head lice frustrations driving rise in risky treatments
Parents are resorting to using kerosene, fly spray and flea treatment to get rid of nits.
![The best food combinations to boost your gut health](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
The best food combinations to boost your gut health
A nutritionist runs through all the food pairings that benefit your microbiome.
![Doomsday clock ticks closest ever to midnight](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Doomsday clock ticks closest ever to midnight
The clock symbolising how close humanity is now at 89 seconds to midnight.
![‘Life-saver’: Women praise Kmart’s budget-friendly duplicate of $170 item](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
‘Life-saver’: Women praise Kmart’s budget-friendly duplicate of $170 item
The cheap gadget is quickly becoming a must-have for those dealing with period pain.
![Cancer-fighting fibre essentials: Why your diet needs more than just protein](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Cancer-fighting fibre essentials: Why your diet needs more than just protein
Fibre, unlike oh-so-popular protein, is the unsung hero of the modern diet.
![‘I’ve done it, bro': Kiwi man runs twice the length of NZ for men’s mental health](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
‘I’ve done it, bro': Kiwi man runs twice the length of NZ for men’s mental health
Stefan Ozich ran and hiked from Cape Reinga to Bluff and back in just under four months.
![Full-fat, trim or oat: What milk really is good for you?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Full-fat, trim or oat: What milk really is good for you?
From boosting mood to protecting bones, how does milk stack up against the alternatives?
![People with divorced parents are at greater risk of strokes, study finds](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
People with divorced parents are at greater risk of strokes, study finds
Stress hormones in childhood may bring long-lasting health impacts, researchers believe.
![Your diet could be disrupting your sleep - here’s what to eat instead](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Your diet could be disrupting your sleep - here’s what to eat instead
Foods rich in fibre and unsaturated fats can lead to fewer cravings for junk food.
![I was drinking 28 litres of fizzy drinks per week – this is why I quit](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
I was drinking 28 litres of fizzy drinks per week – this is why I quit
OPINION: She'd drink up to 14 large bottles a week. So what made her break the habit?
![‘Clubbing necessity’: How Gen Z music lovers are making earplugs cool](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
‘Clubbing necessity’: How Gen Z music lovers are making earplugs cool
Hearing loss affects one in six Kiwis - and it's expected one in four will suffer by 2050.
![New Health Minister: Health NZ executive will have to change](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
New Health Minister: Health NZ executive will have to change
Dr Shane Reti lost the portfolio in Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's reshuffle.
![What happens to your health if you stop having sex?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
What happens to your health if you stop having sex?
Could not having sex be good for you or is it harmful to your overall wellbeing?
![What giving up bread really does for your health](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
What giving up bread really does for your health
She ditched bread for a health reset. But can she give it up for good?
![Lorna Jane Clarkson on turning 60: ‘Getting older feels great’](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Lorna Jane Clarkson on turning 60: ‘Getting older feels great’
The Lorna Jane founder on what she's learnt after 35 years in business.