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Senior doctors to strike on Tuesday after union rejects offer
The union disputes Te Whatu Ora's claim that its offer 'essentially' met its request.
'She clearly cannot be relied on to be honest': Suspended nurse lied on Australian job applications
Maryam Rashidi wasn’t allowed to practise in NZ, so she tried her luck over the ditch.
Auckland woman accused of faking her illness has died
Stephanie Aston, who battled the health system for years, has died.
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The dos and don’ts of taking antibiotics
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Fisher & Paykel’s 30-year master plan requires 'discipline'
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Matt Heath: I finally got Covid - why we need a Willie Apiata when we're unwell
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Revealed: Police discretion, drug use prosecutions, and which way the punitive pendulum is swinging
Police charges for drug use fell after a 2019 law change, but has since somewhat reverted
Revealed: Babies died of syphilis after ‘missed opportunities’
“The rate of congenital syphilis is at the highest level seen," a new report warns.
'We don't want to do this': Senior doctors striking for better pay
"Doctors are well-paid, but that’s not the issue."
Labour bites back with new voter bait as parties prepare for final weeks
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‘We don’t need this bull***t’: Mental health service shake-up prompts backlash from exhausted staff
Demoralised employees in Wellington say proposed reforms won’t help a system in crisis.
More than 5000 senior doctors, dentists to strike on Tuesday
More strikes are planned for the coming weeks.
How I turned my midlife crisis into a fresh start
Telegraph: 'My crisis didn’t crash calamitously ... it was slow and insidious.'
How to get fit and stick with it
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'Pretending to be ok': Menopause survey reveals hidden struggle
More than half of Kiwi women have severe symptoms, with 84pc impacted at work.
Are caps on weight loss surgery racist? Chewing the Facts investigates
Sasha Borissenko looks at weight loss surgery.
Rest homes charging up to $100 a day for ‘premium’ rooms
Charges range from $10 to $100 a day, and can vary by specific room.
Matilda Green on her critics, baby number three and whether Art has any faults
'I feel like the role of mother has been undervalued for so long.'
'Close to burnout': Striking cardiologist slams 'abusive' health system
'We, as specialists, are just getting squeezed,' he says.
Sir Ashley Bloomfield's next big move
Our humble health hero is getting a dose of fun before his next move.
Diversifying on big income earners
Denmark is riding a wave of interest in two weight-loss drugs.
A stroke stole her ability to speak at 30. AI is helping to restore it years later
NYT: Brain activity of a paralysed woman being translated into words spoken by an avatar.
The Power List: Ranking NZ's booze barons and top liquor retailers
With the industry facing further reform, the liquor barons are jostling for position.
Warning to passengers as whooping cough cases on flight from Perth to Auckland
The National Public HEalth Service has advised passengers to monitor for symptoms.
Kiwi dietitian reveals what you need to know about Costco
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Te Aka Whai Ora chief sees transformative change happening
Māori health boss urges staff to remain focused and committed.
Government’s winter health plan: What worked and what didn’t
Successful schemes - like pharmacists treating minor conditions - may be extended.
Te Pāti Māori looks to upsize Māori health and life expectancy with election policy suite
Te Pāti Māori have a number of health initiatives for more equitable outcomes.