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Medical care of elderly patient criticised
Medical care of elderly patient criticised

The medical care of an elderly woman who died in Tauranga Hospital has been criticised by the Health and Disability Commissioner. Doctors…

Minister to review Parklands historic abuse claims

In a major backdown Health Minister Tony Ryall says he will now review the Ministry of Health's handling of historic abuse…

Setback to finding HIV vaccine

The hunt for a HIV vaccine has gobbled up NZ$9.87 billion in the past decade, and the failure of the most recent efficacy…

Board adopts Whanau Ora

Whanganui District Health Board has formally adopted Whanau Ora - and it will benefit the entire Wanganui community. The…

Caregiver bill advice heavily censored
Caregiver bill advice heavily censored

The Government has been accused of undemocratic law-making after a controversial bill was passed without public input and…

Sleeping problems linked to Alzheimers - research
Sleeping problems linked to Alzheimers - research

Breathing difficulties during sleep may be an early warning sign of future Alzheimer's disease, researchers believe.

Inspired to raise funds to support Grace
Inspired to raise funds to support Grace

A Masterton couple helped to raise more than $5000 for the Grace Yeats Trust after they read a newspaper article about the…

Doctors charge $25 for children
Doctors charge $25 for children

Parents from some low-income Auckland suburbs face paying up to $25 for young children to see a doctor at an after-hours…

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Smoking ban in spotlight as judicial review begins
Smoking ban in spotlight as judicial review begins

A former mental health patient, who was denied the right to smoke, believes allowing addicted patients…

Improvements for Kiwis who suffer from a painful disease

It is World Inflammatory Bowel Disease Day, and the plight of the estimated one in 35 New Zealanders who have Crohns Disease…

Fitness Challenge: Hoops of fun for all

Each week Rachel Grunwell tries a new sport to bring you the lowdown.

Psych patients fight smoking ban

High court action will be launched tomorrow against a smoking ban in an acute mental health facility.

Charlotte's bionic dream
Charlotte's bionic dream

Quadruple amputee Charlotte Cleverley-Bisman dreams of bionic legs and hands allowing her to pick groceries…

Sisters deal with Jolie's dilemma

British television presenter Kirstie Allsopp and her two sisters all face Angelina Jolie's breast cancer dilemma.

Mum told to quit home

Mia Geraets lived for 25 years at the resthome her brother helped establish. It was a shock to her family when the resthome…

Diana Lennon: Our future wasted

You've seen the pictures of large numbers of people with mattresses on the floor, small houses where families crowd together…

Doctors seek help to mend broken hearts

Sunlight beams through the lounge window at the Katoas' house creating warmth and comfort. The house is matchbox-size, immaculate…

Flesh eating disease victim gets prosthetic hands
Flesh eating disease victim gets prosthetic hands

A woman who lost both hands, her left leg and right foot after contracting a flesh-eating disease has…

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