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The report pointed towards weaknesses in the system across the country.
Nitrous oxide still being sold to young people in the early hours
The claim comes despite the Govt's recent crackdown on the sale of the gas for recre
Suspended Ponsonby dentist faces 19 health practitioner charges, appears in court
Dr Jacob Goldenberg of Total Health Dentistry had been suspended since March last year.
Burns made her face unrecognisable. A human placenta restored it
New York Times: Placental grafts, long underused, show promise in healing wounds.
Why do we die? A Nobel Prize-winning biologist explains
Telegraph: What happens to our bodies as we age, and can we slow down the process?
'Deep impact': Middlemore Hospital announces changes after man's death in overcrowded ED
Tony Knott collapsed and died in the toilet at Middlemore Hospital's ED waiting room.
Man dies as wife drives him to hospital after St John fails to send ambulance
He was suffering 'classic heart attack symptoms' but an ambulance was not dispatched.
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'Really bothersome': Risk of whooping cough outbreak high in Hawke's Bay
September had the highest cases of whooping cough nationally since 2017.
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Move it or lose it: Trevor Page's attitude wowed his community and the nation.
The 20-minute rule and other easy ways to drink less alcohol
Telegraph: How to cut down on the booze without it impacting your social life.
Get the Lowe down on Sir Graham's 12 life principles
League legend Sir Graham Lowe unveils his coaching tips.
India’s copycat drugmakers gear up to offer cheaper weight-loss drugs
Financial Times: 'When the generics come in there will be a huge price war.'
Getting to the heart of Māori and Pasifika patients
Physiotherapist researches ways to support Māori and Pasifika with heart issues.
Watch: Death in overcrowded ED waiting room – 'Dad fell through the cracks in a broken system'
A coroner's report said the delays Tony Knott faced were 'relevant' to his death.
Letters: The costly fiasco of GP funding, Samoa deserves Manawanui compo
OPINION: 'General practice is struggling for funding and therefore for staff.'
Three gut health rules that can help you lose weight
Telegraph: Good gut health is key to shedding kilos.
Fruit yoghurt – and five other foods that cause inflammation
Telegraph: Inflammation is blamed for many common conditions, but what causes it?
Pilates cured my decade of chronic pain from an injury and rheumatoid arthritis
Telegraph: 'Five years ago I would never have believed I'd be in control of my symptoms.'
'What's he hiding?': Harris calls on Trump to release his medical records
Trump's campaign asserted he is also in 'perfect and excellent health'.
'Praying for a miracle': Radical step a family could take to keep their mum alive
Maureen King, 69, will soon run out of publicly funded treatment options.
Have we reached peak human life span?
New York Times: How long can even the healthiest population live?
'I got to have a life': The kidney donation that changed a young woman's world
Helotu Kofe was 19 when she was told she needed a kidney to live - her brother stepped up.
My brother's kidney allowed me a full life
Fe’ofa’aki Helotu "Lotu" Kofe, 58, was just 19 when she was told her kidneys were failing. One of her brothers would prove to be a perfect donor match. Video / Alex Burton
Editorial: When smoke gets in your eyes – Time for Casey Costello to go
OPINION: The minister has shown she is not acting in the best interests of public health.
Father dies hours after being sent home by Westport hospital
Woman whose husband's death is being reviewed by Te Whatu Ora says she has heard nothing.
I’m a doctor – here’s how limiting social media can improve your health
'Two weeks after quitting, I felt a gratifying shift in my life.'
Boil water notice lifted for Manawatū town
Potentially unsafe levels of e-coli bacteria were detected on Thursday.
World Arthritis Day: Expert advice and top tips on how to manage arthritis - and prevent it in the first place
Seven stories full of expert advice on managing arthritis and other inflammation issues.
'An ethical dilemma': 30-year medical career ended by Covid vaccine stance
Doctor tried to keep practising under Māori customary law.
NZ's stance on health and Luxon returns from Laos | Focus Morning Bulletin October 12, 2024
Taxpayers' Union Curia poll shows New Zealanders see health as an important political issue and Christopher Luxon returns from Laos with a vow to bolster the defence industry.
How much does it cost to hire a hitman? About the same as having an IVF baby
A new book looks at the dollar value placed on human life - and who gets to decide.
'Footsteps of our tipuna': New race custodians aim to uphold IronMāori's legacy of inclusion and support
Chairperson Mike Paku said the event had gone from 'strength to strength'.