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Sasha Borissenko: What Depp v Heard trial and Roe v Wade case say about progress for women
Despite the advent of #MeToo, it appears it's a case of one step forwards, two steps back.
The big stink: Anger grows as nauseating stench hangs over city
"It hits you right in the face."
Bette Midler slammed for 'tone deaf' breastfeeding tweet
As a formula shortage grips America, Midler has been slammed for her ignorance.
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The model is making strides on the runway after losing limbs to toxic shock syndrome.
Covid-19: Where are we at with saliva testing?
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NZ has its own signature Covid Omicron lineage
Omicron outbreak now being dominated by multiple BA.2 lineages genetically linked to NZ.
Surgeries, clinics on hold as thousands of health workers prepare to strike
10,000 Allied Health workers are walking off the job for 24 hours tomorrow.
Prince Regent? Sign Charles is about to take over for Queen
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'Sorry doesn't cut it': Mother's life destroyed by medical incompetence
Cindy Bridson says she's lucky to be alive.
Woman, 62, hits health worker after 21-hour wait in ED
Emails reveal concerns in NZ's busiest emergency departments.
Live: 7068 Covid community cases and 18 deaths today
City's path could show what rest of country faces as infections continue.
'The system is so stretched': Nurses, doctors say border changes not enough
"Right now, the whole health system just needs more nurses."
PM Jacinda Ardern tests positive for Covid
The PM has been in isolation since Sunday, May 8.
'I don't want to die. But I need help': Revealed - NZ's broken mental health services
Kiwis are paying the price for a deficient mental health system.
Nikki Kaye's island hideaway: 'I still need to heal'
Leaving the buzz of the Beehive has opened up a whole new world.
'Fight of my life': Commonwealth Games star on her cancer battle
Lauren Rae confronted New Zealand's deadly record of treating melanoma.
10,000 hospital workers to go on strike after negotiations fail
The allied health workers will strike for 24 hours from midnight Sunday, the PSA says.
Covid reinfection within 90 days rare but possible, new health advice says
Older Kiwis and those with high-risk conditions should remain vigilant about reinfection.
'Another chore': The couples who want to have a baby without having sex
"Some people are opting for IVF simply because sex isn't something they have time to do."
Why it's too soon to ditch the cafetiere
The type of coffee you drink can raise cholesterol, but is it as simple as that?
Focus Live: Dr Ashley Bloomfield gives Covid-19 update
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'Deliberate deceit': Fake Sydney nurse convicted and fined
Belinda Elwell administered vaccines, took blood samples and measured heart health.
Ministry defends exemption process after ICU nurse goes unpaid
Carlos Molina waited eight weeks, with no income, for a medical exemption.
In Her Head: Our health system was built for men
Bioengineering Researcher, Kelly Burrowes on how our health system ignores and neglects female patients. Video / NZ Herald
In Her Head: Woman's life-threatening endometriosis delays
Paris' life-threatening endometriosis diagnosis and surgery delays, with wait times up to three years. Video / NZ Herald
Rising Auckland Omicron case numbers a warning to NZ
Auckland upswing in Covid-19 cases may signal the start a national climb to a new normal.
NZ Rugby Foundation initiative saves Taranaki dad's life
The Club Captain said the defibrillator and fast actions made the difference.
In Her Head: Olympian Kirstie Klingenberg's struggle with endometriosis
Former Olympian Kirstie Klingenberg says she didn't speak up about her agonising pain for years out of fear her coaches would think she was weak. Video / NZ Herald
Cancer drug debate: Give Pharmac more funds, Greens say
Cancer drugs, mental health support system in spotlight ahead of Budget.
Rare form of breast cancer showing up more in Pasifika women
More Pasifika women in Auckland are being found with a rare form of breast cancer.
Focus: NZ just passed a million Covid cases - what comes next?
NZ has just passed a million Covid cases but University of Auckland Senior Lecturer Dr David Welch says the real number of infections could be more than double. Video / NZ Herald