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Health Minister Dr Shane Reti received the aide-memoire in December last year.
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If you think you can drink like a 20-year-old in your 60s, think again.
What midlife stress does to your brain and how to stop it spiralling
Step back Gen Z worriers, there’s a new tribe in town: the overwhelmed over-40s.
'Full' GP clinics enrol more patients after being bought by healthcare company
Rapid growth of corporate GP ownership has upsides - but also some new pressures.
During the day I earned a six-figure salary – then at night drank until blacking out
A former high-functioning alcoholic now helps other problem drinkers as a sobriety coach.
Long banned decongestant back on shelves this winter - associate minister
Over the counter sales of decongestant were banned in 2011.
Why beating stress is the key to banishing belly fat
Instead of restricting calories, take control of your cortisol levels.
Matamata Country Lodge celebrates full circle moment
The aged care facility, first opened as a maternity hospital, just turned 100 years old.
Pineapple-flavoured oral vaccine gives hope to women suffering UTIs
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Studies reveal burden of excessive drinking on strained EDs
Interviews with patients in the ED show harmful drinkers are more likely to be older men.
How to shift that last 5kg and beat your weight-loss plateau
Find out how to shift stubborn weight by rethinking your diet and exercise routine.
How can we improve our mental health care?
OPINION: Improving the quality of healthcare should be a priority for NZ.
Māori nursing graduate overcomes challenge of teenage motherhood
Corren Awheto goes from a 15-year-old mum to top nursing graduate.
Parents outraged after nurse accuses suicidal teen of ‘game-playing’
Health NZ then sent legal letter accusing distressed teen of 'uncalled for aggression'.
Puberty blocker ban: England limits youth gender medications
New York Times: Five European nations have now restricted the drugs.
Lying nurse told schizophrenic patient her children were his
They met when she was assigned to care for him in a mental health clinic.
Opinion: Vulnerable, disabled, marginalised targeted - Debbie Ngarewa-Packer
OPINION: True leaders stand up for the rights and dignity of all individuals.
20,000 period undies are heading to Gaza thanks to NZ enterprise
In June, 5000 people in Gaza will receive a pack of four period undies from Reemi.
Pseudoephedrine can be sold in pharmacies after bill passes third reading
The legislation will allow cold and flu medicines to be available over the counter.
'If it happened in NZ I'd be dead': Stroke survivor says he was lucky to be in Sydney
Matthew Tukaki talks about the life-saving treatment he received in Australia.
Mike King is all for getting rid of Suicide Prevention Office
The mental health advocate says: 'It’s just another bureaucracy'.
Lack of doctors having a serious impact on viability of GP practices
Clinical director and GP Vicky Jones discusses NZ’s doctor shortage.
Medsafe seizes eczema creams after 'potent steroid' warning
Users have been told to dispose of the products and check with a GP for side-effects.
Why scents are being used to treat dementia and depression
Scent-based therapy is revolutionising care for depression and dementia.
Kidney Kids camps to kick off in Ngāruawāhia this weekend
The annual camp is for youth and kids with kidney issues.
Five health red flags women should never ignore
A woman’s gynaecological niggles are seemingly endless, but when should we worry?
Suicide Prevention Office cuts could have fatal outcomes: Former director
Matthew Tukaki says those working in mental health 'save people's lives'.
Unused surgical centre could treat 15,000 patients per year
The Tōtara Haumaru facility could be treating 15,000 patients a year - but it can't open.
Public service has responded 'fairly well' to new Govt - PM
Surgery wait times, student achievement, crime and welfare are part of the plan.
Opinion: $18m funding boost for travel to healthcare no silver bullet
OPINION: The Government's announcement won't deal with long-running problems.
National telehealth service Whakarongorau struggling to recruit staff to triage mental health crisis calls
Whakarongorau nurses say distressed callers are waiting longer because of understaffing.
Christopher Luxon reveals nine Govt targets to be delivered by 2030
The Government announces a suite of policy as Parliament returns for another sitting week.