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A trio of respiratory nasties is driving spikes in hospital cases ahead of sick season.
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A Medsafe technicality is seeing people miss out on desperately-needed funds.
Fluoride to be reintroduced to Hastings’ water after eight years
Council stopped adding fluoride to allow for chlorine.
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Outlawed vape products still being sold
Some outlets have continued to sell banned vapes at reduced prices.
Medical school quota review a check on whether improvements needed - Health Minister
Shane Reti says preferential entry schemes address his priority - doctor shortages,
Te Aka Whai Ora staff now under Health NZ's wing
Māori Health Authority given its last rites as its doors are closed.
No certain cause of healthy teen’s death after Covid vaccine - coroner
The cause of the inflammation in the boy's heart could not be satisfactorily determined.
Chlöe Swarbrick: A country is not a company and a PM is not a CEO
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Young dad with terminal brain cancer dies a week after wedding
The 32-year-old was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer following a workplace incident.
NZ-wide morphine shortage impacting palliative care, new stock months away
A woman dying from lung cancer is suffering in pain but can't access the drug.
More young people than ever will get colorectal cancer this year
New York Times: Colorectal cancer spikes in younger demographics.
Shane Reti defends lack of extra security at hospital hit by machete attack
The hospital did not have a track record of violent incidents before attack, Reti says.
Focus Live: Luxon defends public sector job cuts
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'Dire need': Experts urge funding of life-saving cancer drug
The drug is the first to offer hope to those with the deadliest form of breast cancer
Why lying on the floor is good for you
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What you need to know: Most Tauranga Pathlab clinics closed as workers strike
Workers are striking for better pay amid rising inflation and living costs.
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Leftovers can be a good way to save money and reduce food waste - but it comes with risk.
'I'm leaving my children': Mother's heartbreak as tummy ache revealed as terminal cancer
Naomi Argyle was given just eight weeks to live after she saw her GP for a check-up.
Waikato measles cases a false alarm
The updated test results mean there are no known cases of measles in the community.
How to get the 90 minutes of deep sleep you need
Five changes to make to your night routine, according to a sleep specialist.
Northland GP services at risk as crisis hits sector
Some GP services in Northland at risk of closing as crisis hits.
Pharmacists now permitted to vaccinate children under 5
From Monday, pharmacists are permitted to give vaccines to children under 5.
She was given a year to live - then this Kiwi-made cancer therapy saved her life
A groundbreaking, home-grown cancer therapy just passed another major milestone.
Sepsis almost killed me at 21 - one phone call saved my life
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Despite her advanced Alzheimer’s, the woman I love is still in there
Hugh Webb's Kiwi wife has dementia, but his love and commitment to her is unwavering.
How much chocolate should my kid eat this Easter?
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‘Does this look like chicken?’ Baby narrowly survives choking incident
Little Lennox Knight was critically ill, and his parents had no idea why.
Radio host coping with 'trauma', 'rage' after fighting for his daughter's health
'Those who agitate seem to be the ones who are able to get what they need'.