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'It’s supported me in so much': Nursing student wins scholarship

She wants to make it 'easier' for people living in rural communities to get healthcare.

Millions awarded to combat invasive gold clam

The gold clam was found in the Waikato River in May last year.

Cancer patient spends $36k on treatment: Without it, 'I’d be dead by Christmas'

He was told this year he could not be treated further in the public system.

Health Minister to reveal more about health targets amid fears of manipulation

Targets for ED wait times have been gamed in the past.

PM defends Govt’s approach to health system in light of ED waiting room death

The woman's death reportedly came after staff had expressed concern about long wait times.

Patient dies in ED waiting room at Rotorua Hospital

The woman collapsed in the packed waiting room and could not be revived.

'We're almost there': The final push to hit 2025 smokefree goal

The minister says vapes have been instrumental in achieving smoking cessation targets.

Health NZ backtracks on early free access to 'miracle' cancer drug

Early access to the drug could make a significant difference in some patients' survival.

'Hammered from every direction': Patients sent back to ED from wards

Rotorua ED has just 12 senior doctors - most of them part-time.

'He was limp': Mum and 11yo share story of 'terribly' scary asthma attack

'It’s pretty horrible seeing your child’s lips turning blue.'

'Living the life I only dreamed of': How an ADHD diagnosis at 40 changed my life

Before the diagnosis, my life was unravelling.

Diabetes: Pharmac’s funding of glucose monitors a major step - with a few catches

Up to 18,000 people with diabetes will soon get free access to life-saving technology.

Race to find bone marrow match: 'There is a little boy here who needs your help'

'If they can’t help my son, we are hoping they might be able to save other kids.'

Fighting insomnia? One thing will help more than sleeping pills

Nearly all NZers experience some degree of acute insomnia throughout their lifetime.

'Like getting stabbed': Woman speaks out about 'invisible' condition

When she was formally diagnosed, she thought her 'world was ending'.

Briefing to health minister reveals dire state of hospitals and cost blowouts

Dr Shane Reti received the briefing from health officials soon after becoming minister.

'I would be dead': Wife saved husband having heart attack during sleep

Journalist says his wife's first-aid training saved him after a heart attack at home.

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