Samoa’s health chief downplays possibility of measles outbreak
Immunisation is up and no other country is reporting an outbreak.
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Some residents have moved from the peninsula to be closer to hospitals.
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Te Whatu Ora Northland denied staff were knowingly exposing people to Covid.
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GP accused of having sexual relationship with vulnerable patient
But supporters say it was the doctor who was vulnerable and was being coerced.
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Pharmac funds diabetes drugs for 'at risk' communities
By focusing on Māori and Pacific for life-saving drugs, Pharmac has improved access.
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NY Times: Cancer can devastate women's sexual function. It's hard to find help, many say.
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Petition launched for Government to provide free dental care for all
Practising dentists are included in the group calling for a change.
‘Strange’ feeling led to devastating diagnosis for mum-of-three
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Mental health building projects delayed amid soaring costs
One upgrade has escalated in price by $100 million.
Jessie Gurunathan: What it's like to live with endometriosis
It's endometriosis awareness month: normalise conversations to help those affected.
Three years, no answers: Midwife at breaking point after battle with ACC
Blenheim midwife Nicky Rasmussen has been battling ACC for injury treatment since 2020.
Terrifying moment woman collapses on-air
The weatherwoman is recovering in hospital and has assured fans she is okay.
Kiwi mum's miracle: 'Headaches saved my sight'
A standard eye check revealed a mum was in danger of developing an eye disease.
Kiwi boy with rare condition faces $144,000 surgery to save him from going blind
Only one other in NZ has the same diagnosis.
Dying 30-year-old Kiwi shares heartbreaking bucket list
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Kaituna River health warning issued
The health warning is based on the results released for levels of cyanobacteria or algal.
Is crying in the workplace okay or inappropriate?
Turner has highlighted a habit that's normal and healthy - unless you do it regularly.
The new advice on reducing peanut allergy risk in children
NHS says no nut products before six months old but new data says otherwise.
Scientists uncover new Covid origin clue
Expert says the DNA findings are significant, even though they aren’t definitive.
'One-stop hub': Green light for Plunket's new build
Plunket has been working in two buildings but the new build would bring it under one roof.
Rachel Hunter yoga retreat: Waiver releases supermodel from death blame
Waiver for supermodel's yoga retreat releases her from any responsibility.
'A friendship for life': Francesca Rudkin's unbreakable bond with Louise
A cancer diagnosis brought the broadcaster and her best friend even closer.
Revealed: Hospital wait lists are getting worse - and a fix could be three years away
Dramatic reductions in wait list times won’t occur until 'at least' 2025: officials.
Carolyn Hansen: What to to do about belly fat
It is not inevitable, but a result of our lifestyles.
'It's a bit of a sh*t time to put it mildly': What to do when you are diagnosed with cancer
Louise Ayrey and Francesca Rudkin have first-hand experience of fighting cancer.
The cancer warning signs a superfit ultra-marathon runner ignored
Telegraph: 'Long before the red flags began to appear, I knew something was up.'
Inaugural Māori cricket tournament in Whangārei at Easter
The teams will stay at two local marae.