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Dr Lester Levy and Mental Health Minister deliver speeches at Mental Health Summit in Auckland
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'We have to face some very strong medicine as an organisation' - Health NZ boss Lester Levy
Health NZ boss Dr Lester Levy says there is a "serious financial problem" in health.
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According to officials, many hospitals are reaching the end of their life cycles.
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Opinion: Removing barriers to better health outcomes for Māori is critical
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Why HIIT workouts are good for your brain health
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‘A winnable issue’: Experts say Covid and flu vaccine access key to meeting New Zealand ED targets
Health officials warned the Minister the target would need a whole of system approach.
Bad teeth make you look older: Why it’s never too late to future-proof your smile
Telegraph: Dental experts weigh in on how to keep your teeth in top condition as you age.
Why seeds are the most underrated superfood
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'Stay vigilant': Oropouche virus comes to Europe
Spain, Italy and Germany reported infections in people who had been to Cuba and Brazil.
Greenlea rescue heli wraps up 'busy' July
The crew carried out 38 missions across the Lakes and Central Plateau region.
Snug but unsafe: How your heater may be harming your health
There are endless ways to heat your home, but not all of them are made equal.
How hearing and vision loss increase the risk of dementia
New York Times: Treating sensory loss could stave off dementia, experts say.
Understanding perimenopause: Symptoms, stages and treatments for women
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Hospital asked to apologise after multiple doctors fail to diagnose cancer
Health NZ Waikato and surgeon apologise for delayed bowel cancer diagnosis.
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Young mum fighting cancer reveals 'survival is only half the battle'.
Health NZ must apologise after surgeon circumcised man without his consent
He made the unexpected discovery when the postoperative bandages were removed.
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The Oedipus complex has been debunked — but mummy’s boys shouldn’t celebrate just yet
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'Responsive and stable': Husband of nurse who died from flu opens eyes
John Leonard was flown to Auckland for specialist care after his condition deteriorated.
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Severe mental health patients reportedly waiting 72hrs for care in South Auckland
'The situation is quite dire,' said a union rep about the shortages.
'The system is broken': Long waits to see GPs now impacting hospitals
Even Health Minister Shane Reti admits he struggles to get a doctor's appointment.
Should you wash your fruits and vegetables in the dishwasher?
A viral TikTok hack has individuals using dishwashers to clean their fresh produce.
'Leaving work in tears': Wairarapa Hospital short-staffed by 40 nurses
One experienced nurse said the demand in recent weeks had 'brought staff to their knees'.
'Should be dead': Toni Braxton reveals major health scare
The Grammy winner recalled the event to her family on the series premiere of The Braxtons.
'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.