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Measles outbreak in Māori key concern for Health Minister
Reti raises Māori health concerns but providers more concerned by his actions.

Can supplements really help prevent dementia?
Can the surging supplement market genuinely shield against cognitive decline?

Too sick to enrol? Chronically ill Rotorua woman struggles to find GP
New research shows underfunding is forcing some clinics to cherry-pick healthy patients.

Opinion: Pharmac announces huge step in cancer drug funding
OPINION: Kiwis will see new cancer drugs at a faster rate.

Where can you find the best workout in Auckland? A personal trainer's top picks
Auckland has no shortage of gyms and wellbeing studios. But which one is right for you?

Covid-19 latest: 4803 new cases, 24 deaths in last week
4803 new cases had been reported, and 24 further deaths attributed to the virus.

Four reasons why working from home benefits you and your employer
Here’s what the evidence says about the impact working from home has on your health.

'No way did I consent': Woman given mesh treatment instead of hysterectomy
It was four months before she found out what type of surgery she'd had.

New study reveals: Mentally ill and men are more likely to start vape
University of Otago research shows psychological factors influence why people vape.

Scammers, Wellington Water woes and fizzy drink ban | Focus Morning Bulletin March 11, 2024
How much money Kiwis lost to scammers last year, Wellington Water comes under fire again and school fizzy drink ban falls. Video / NZ Herald

Healthy schools: How Labour’s fizzy drinks ban went flat
Erica Stanford says removing sugary drinks is no longer a government priority.

Double the pay: Kiwi nurses still heading to Oz despite big pay rises at home
One nurse says she gets twice the pay, free return airfares, accommodation and a car.

Young dad diagnosed with terminal brain cancer after workplace hit to head
At 32 years old, Rikki Tako is receving daily hospice care.

How NZ's cancer survival rates compare with Australia
Cancer survival rates higher in Australia than in New Zealand.

'Throwing darts at the wall': Kardashian-backed skincare company escalates trademark dispute
Manuka Doctor claims Manuka Medic is too similar and customers will get confused.

Melissa Chan-Green opens up on abusive relationship
'Going to work was my happy place,' the AM host tells Steve Braunias.

Survey reveals Kiwi cannabis habits and concerns
'Notable decrease in (medicinal) cannabis prices', says doctor

Closing Pāpāmoa GP clinic to reopen by June under new ownership
Its offering includes virtual appointments with an average wait time of 2.4 hours.

Women choosing mastectomy over travelling to Auckland for radiation
Prime Minister visits Northland to turn first sod on new cancer facility.

Pacific obesity crisis: When big is no longer beautiful
A recent study reveals 9 of 10 countries with the most obese people are in the Pacific.

Better cancer treatment and child immunisation among Govt’s new targets
The final item of the 100-day plan was completed with the PM in Northland.

'Absolutely not viable anymore': GP clinic serving 6000 patients to close
The owner says closing site was a difficult decision after it lost 'quite a few' GPs.

Focus: Air rifle concerns
Calls for stricter regulation after study finds air rifles can kill from 10 metres away. Video / NZ Herald

Focus: GP enrolment difficulty
General practices around the country are increasingly putting up the 'full' sign. Video / NZ Herald / Getty

'Big challenges ahead of us': PM on first 100 days, final health anouncement today
Christopher Luxon spoke to Newstalk ZB’s Mike Hosking this morning.

Concerns at capacity GP clinics are ‘cream-skimming’ and discriminating in selecting new patients
Staff surveys said four in five GPs had closed books or limited enrolments.

‘Not children’s toys’: Trauma surgeons call for stricter rules on deadly air rifles
Doctors want air guns regulated like other firearms

Feeling the menopause blues? Pack your bags for a rejuvenating retreat
Discover holidays with specific perimenopause and menopause programmes.

Is your child behind on their health checks?
A startling number of NZ kids aren't getting regular health checks, new survey shows.