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'I’m on my way out': Suffering patients say right-to-die law still doesn't help them
The family of a woman who was declined for assisted dying say the law is 'ridiculous'.

'We need to be good humans': Ex-ICU nurse gives life-saving plasma every fortnight
A former ICU nurse has given plasma more than 300 times in New Zealand.

Former New Plymouth chemical plant site has 'potential for contamination'
The operator says it could affect human health and the environment.

Is it really possible to reverse your biological age?
Joanna Wane reveals the final results of her 12-month challenge to turn back the clock.

How swapping bacon for beans could cut dementia risk by 25%
Research finds 'significant association' between processed red meat and cognitive decline.

'She couldn't hold her spoon': Rare symptom in 4-year-old
The 4-year-old had not had a sore throat but she had rheumatic fever

'No one listened to me': Mums share stories of birth trauma to help others
Kiwi mums have shared their stories of birth trauma in a bid to raise awareness.

Auckland cannabis museum reopens after rich-lister’s $500k donation
'It’s an alternative to alcohol ... we want to show cannabis should be equally accepted.'

Kids 'painted on damaged asbestos panels' at unnamed school
Documents reveal ‘widespread non-compliance’ over asbestos in schools.

How to support your wife when she is going through menopause
Telegraph: How to avoid marital problems and navigate menopause as a couple.

Orthorexia: When healthy eating becomes dangerous
Telegraph: What are the signs and how can it be treated?

David Lynch says he may not direct again after health diagnosis
The director is homebound and unable to direct new projects for fear of getting Covid-19.

'This is democracy manifest!' Viral Australian internet star dead at 82
Jack Karlson was the man behind one of Australia's most iconic memes.

Public sector cuts and food costs hurting kids' diets | Morning Bulletin August 8, 2024
In today's headlines with Susie Nordqvist, Public sector cuts top $58m, investigation against Casketeers' star dropped and food costs hurting kids' diets. Video / NZ Herald / Getty

Decaf coffee health risks: Is it safe to drink?
New York Times: Experts explain if you should be concerned about your decaf coffee.

Letters: Study history to improve our education standards
OPINION: 'All New Zealand children should have access to music education.'

From poison apples to superfoods: The evolution of tomatoes
New York Times: Tomatoes, once deemed toxic, are now considered a superfood.

'Fighting hard': Husband of nurse who died from flu has procedure to fix hole in lung
John Leonard was airlifted to Auckland in a coma for specialist care.

'Go as long as I can': Man living with Parkinson’s hits hole in one, shares his motivation
Nigel Parker has a simple message for others living with Parkinson’s disease: keep active.

Programme encourages men to face up to mental health
Initiative encourages men to write 'Love U Bro' on their faces

Vaccine for 'devastating disease' expanded to include more at-risk Kiwis
Thousands of immunocompromised Kiwis to benefit from new vaccine funding.

'Finally some hope': Sick teen who hasn't eaten for a year booked for surgery in Germany
Before she became ill, Julia loved competitive cheerleading, the violin and debating.

I’m an oncologist. Here’s what I do to reduce my own cancer risk
OPINION: Five tips from an expert who's also had very personal experiences with cancer.

Richard Prebble: Right and wrong answers for a health crisis
OPINION: The coalition's drug-buying decisions raise more questions.

The risks and side effects of weight-loss jabs (and they’re not all bad)
Drugs like Ozempic are getting so much hype. What are the negative and positive effects?

Govt’s pre-Budget lack of action on cancer drugs, scramble after backlash revealed
National had promised to fund 13 cancer drugs but there was no sign of it in Budget 2024

How often you should actually wash your clothes, bedding and everything else
Are you washing too much, too little or just often enough?

Health NZ backtracks on early free access to 'miracle' cancer drug
Early access to the drug could make a significant difference in some patients' survival.

Angelina Jolie's son's health update after e-bike crash
The actress' son was hospitalised last week after the accident.