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'Tears of frustration': Amputees call for overhaul of NZ limb service amid delays
Some amputees face weeks of pain with ill-fitting or defective limbs.

New visa: Why Ministers were warned over migrant numbers, health system impact
One model presented to ministers showed a potential surge of up to 15,000 migrants.

'Serious action': Australian govt pledges reforms after childcare abuse charges
Joshua Brown has been charged with 70 offences involving eight children in Melbourne.

Six life lessons from the healthiest region in Italy
Telegraph: Scientists have studied Cilento's super agers for the past decade.

Opinion: I’m glad Jaffas are gone - here's what should be next
OPINION: 'When was the last time you purchased a bag of Jaffas for your own consumption?'

'No hard feelings': Ex-NRL veteran speaks after seizure in 'run it straight' bout
The former Kiwis player was 'immediately concussed' after colliding with his opponent.

Elective surgery boost: 21,000 more operations as Govt pays private hospitals more
Health Minister Simeon Brown says using private providers will cut waiting lists.

'He’s dealing with so much': Family of brave Connor, 8, cherishing final moments
Connor Coster's fight with cancer began before he even started school.

Covid-19 and flu infections rise in Western BOP
Patients asked to wait in their cars as medical centres deal with winter illness spike.

Daycare case: 1200 children urged to get disease tests as worker charged
The accused worked at 20 Melbourne nurseries from 2017 to 2025.

How life will change for millions of Aussies from today
The minimum wage in Australia will rise by 3.5% from July 1.

Medicare fraud bust: $17.3b scheme largest health scam in US history
Nineteen people were charged in the largest healthcare fraud bust in US history.

Lancet study: 14 million people could die from US foreign aid cuts
USAid funding had prevented 91 million deaths in developing countries between 2001-2021.

'Christmas magic is real': Town unites for girl battling cancer
Over 270 homes celebrated Christmas in June for Kasey, a girl with cancer.

New virtual health service launches with fees up to $99 per visit
Patients under 14 or Community Services Card holders are eligible for subsidies.

Toddler speared through mouth with metal straw after falling off bike
The 16cm straw was removed by doctors six hours after the accident.

Aussies pick fresh fruit and veg as top supermarket aisle
The fresh fruit and veg aisle is Australia’s favourite, chosen by 16% of shoppers.

Police discover 381 bodies in Mexico crematorium amid negligence claims
Some remains might have been there for up to two years.

How to potty-train a coworker
The coworker's bathroom habits are disrupting the shared workspace.

How exactly do weight-loss drugs work – and which ones are best?
Telegraph: From Wegovy to Mounjaro, here’s what you need to know about GLP-1 drugs.

British doctor sells sick notes online for holidays, pet care
Authorities are investigating Asif Munaf's practices amid rising sick note concerns.