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Play tackles trauma of self-inflicted death

Queenstown Maori support whānau who’ve lost loved ones to suicide.

Mental health: Shake-up of Wellington services promises better response for patients in crisis

A proposal document details changes to community services for adults in the capital.

Act's David Seymour jokes TV journalist was 'blazed' during 'tense' interview

The party leader and the journalist had a robust debate about health inequity.

'Scratching our heads': Water issue leaves top Kiwi triathletes vomiting hours after race

Triathlon NZ wants answers after high E. coli levels found in swimming water.

Could lifting weights be the secret to better skin?

New study shows resistance workouts are “surprisingly" good for your skin.

Flipping a switch and making cancers self-destruct

New York Times: Molecule could lead to drugs that make cancers work against themselves.

Elderly woman dies after being dropped from hospital stretcher

Her family said she had "a good innings" but died tragically while being transported home.

Is red meat bad for you? And does the type matter?

Most of us are vaguely aware we shouldn't eat too much red meat, but why?

Sir Ian Taylor: Chest pains, a hospital visit, and reflections on modern-day NZ

OPINION: No one is offering anything that looks remotely like a vision for health.

Broken bones, concussions: Yellow tactile dots for sight-impaired a slippery hazard

Urgent action needed on dangerous yellow dots that are slippery when wet.

Calls for cancer treatment aftercare to become recognised step of regimen

Otago research shows support for many cancer survivors is limited.

Greens will have free portable dental clinics across country

It is part of a larger dental care package being unveiled on Sunday.

'It's demoralizing': Younger Pasifika women struggling to conceive

Fertility has come under the microscope for Pacific Islanders in a new study.

Commissioning activity and Māori provider service provision is tracking behind Government commitment

Te Aka Whai Ora review highlights lack spend Māori health money

Kiwi C-section births reach all-time high - what Kiwi women need to know

The misconceptions and lack of postpartum care afforded to New Zealand C-section mothers.

First pill to treat postnatal depression approved in US

Postpartum depression can continue for months or even years.

Rob Campbell: Te Aka Whai Ora review not all bad news for Māori

OPINION: The Te Aka Whai Ora review report should be read in its entirety.

GPs close their books to new patients: Appointment wait reaches four weeks

Struggling to see your GP? You’re not alone.