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New Zealand's immunisation rates are at their lowest in 15 years.
Council apologises to parents after kids exposed to 'extremely graphic' sex booklet
'You have to have rocks in your head if you think this is acceptable for young children.'
500-plus staff made redundant at Health NZ - paid out $9 million
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Teen having psychotic episode fled from hospital hours before he died
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Terminally ill Kiwi children relying on 'luck of the draw' for palliative care
Dr Amanda Evans says paediatric palliative care must be recognised as essential.
Casey Costello apologises to Parliament for 'confusion' on smoking tax advice
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Another rat caught at Countdown Dunedin store, still closed
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Experts reveal new predictive tech for lung cancer patients
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The full-fat milk renaissance fuelled by Gen Z, TikTok and science
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How to start running when you're over 40... and how not to injure yourself in the process
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School phone ban: The case for getting rid of the ‘distraction machine’
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Why watermelons are cheaper right now
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Shingles vaccine programme needed to support NZ’s ageing population
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What I wish I knew about choking before my toddler ended up in hospital
COMMENT: I reacted the wrong way when my 2-year-old started choking.
Waitangi Tribunal puts Government's plans to scrap Māori Health on hold
Waitangi Tribunal tells the Government to stop the Māori Health disestablishment.
Kiwi personal trainer's tips for how to build lasting habits for a longer life
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Russell Crowe’s painful film confession
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Hato Hone St John pulls ambulances off roads due to deficit
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New Zealand's birth rate falls to lowest since World War II
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Restocking of pseudoephedrine is in direct contradiction to advice of officials - Eketone
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Patient safety advocate ‘horrified’ at plans to axe therapeutic products law
Scrapping the act will leave thousands exposed to dodgy medical devices, warn experts.
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This is what it feels like to have ADHD (brace yourself)
Finding out I had the neurological condition helped to explain so much of my behaviour.
Devolving Māori health from government to community must come with a cautious approach
Devolving services to community is okay if they have ability to deliver.
Matt Heath: Painting your house is an education
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The truth about forgetfulness
A psychology expert explains why forgetting things isn't always as bad as you may think.
Kiwi parenting coach's advice on the 'impossible task' facing parents
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The real reasons why men and women lose weight differently
Ever wondered why your partner sheds pounds faster – or slower – than you do?
'Zero chance of success': The teacher fighting false online promises of six-pack abs
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