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'Godawful pain': Dentist file breaks in woman's tooth

The woman said she was in more pain then before the treatment.

Opinion: If you skip the vaccine, it is my 'damn business'

New York Times: Vaccination is not a personal decision, it has consequences for everyone.

Watch: Hosking - I've had a Covid jab, how will Govt convince you to get yours?

OPINION: Will the lack of incentives by the Govt to get jabbed bite them? My guess is yes.

Sudden infant deaths up 30% despite programme to reduce fatalities

For the second consecutive year, the number of babies dying in Infancy has increased.

How drug funding decisions are made: Pharmac's entire staff invited to top-secret drug-ranking meetings

The meetings are open to all and are attended by staff with no medical experience.

'Pretty disgusted': Boy, 10, lay on rugby field for 90 minutes waiting for ambulance

'He basically went down like a sack of spuds,' says boy's 'disgusted' coach.

Assaults, brawls and guns: How violent crime is ravaging Auckland's health sector

Assaults, brawls and firearms incidents are putting a huge strain on resources.

Mike Hosking & Kate Hawkesby get the Covid jab

“The biggest non-event in the history of the world” Newstalk ZB’s Mike Hosking & Kate Hawkesby get the Covid jab. Video / Newstalk ZB

Four new Covid-19 cases in MIQ, none in the community

Daily vaccinations are cranking up to nearly 50,000.

'Nightmare situation': Byron Covid-denier's son also charged

A 52-year-old man was charged for breaking a public health order.

Alexander Gillespie: Permanent drug checks positive step towards 'NZ's war on drugs'

Between 2017 and 2019, more than 70 deaths were attributed to synthetic cannabis in NZ.

The four steps for re-opening 'Fortress NZ' explained

Vaccinated travellers from low-risk countries will be able to arrive from early next year.

Judith Collins and 'wokeness': The racist aftermath of the Aotearoa debate

Judith Collins has been described as both dog whistling and standing up to wokeness.

The 'game-changing' new approved drug that could benefit thousands of Kiwis

"It's long overdue - but it's here. It's registered and it will be available from Sep 1."

Unveiled: The plan to open 'Fortress NZ' - and get Kiwis flying again

The Government has announced a staged reopening from next year.

Defence Force flies critically ill Niuean MP to NZ for medical treatment

The aircraft was met by an ambulance.

'She's nothing to me': Father of toddler poisoned by mother to face ex-partner in court

A woman is being sentenced for poisoning her 15-month old son multiple times.

National wants vaccination target NZers can 'mobilise behind'

"It would focus the system on achieving that target and hold the Government to account."