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Opinion: Pharmac funding boost gives hope to many
Sadly the announcement is too late for thousands.
Measles could turn deadly: Now 991 confirmed cases
Health officials reveal the latest on the measles outbreak.
Our view: Vaccinations crucial amid measles outbreak and looming Aims Games
EDITORIAL: Measles is a risk for the 11,500 students heading to the games next week.
'No jab, no pay': Dr Lance O'Sullivan says cut benefits for parents who won't vaccinate
Prominent doctor wants fines, benefit cuts for parents who won't vaccinate.
'Some children are likely to die': Hospital boss' plea as measles outbreak worsens
Starship Hospital head Dr Mike Shepherd pleads with every Kiwi to help save lives.
Doctors fail to tell man he has cancer - for five years
After he was finally told, the cancer had spread but it wasn't picked up again.
Measles scare: Secondary schools rugby league comp canned
The competition was to be held at Pulman Park in Takanini next week.
Simple, cheap test saves 4 newborns' lives
A cheap, simple test is picking up critical defects in NZ newborns. So what's the catch?
Another case of measles confirmed in the Bay
Eleven of these cases have required hospital admission.
'State-of-the-art' ambulance welcomed to Murupara
The ambulance will enhance emergency response times to Murupara and surrounding areas.
Ten strikes in five months hit DHB and patients
Lakes DHB was affected by strike action by midwives, anaesthetic technicians and doctors.
Revealed: Dancing with Hospice's record-breaking tally
Rotorua Hospice is stoked with how much was raised from Harcourts Dancing for Hospice.
Māori youth inspired by health career pathway event
About 50 Bay of Plenty rangatahi were at the event at Toi Ohomai-Mokoia campus.
No pain, no gain? The F45 eight week challenge
COMMENT: The hardest part so far hasn't actually been the gym.
Live: Abortion law passes first vote in Parliament 94-23
The legislation is the first major change to abortion laws in more than four decades.
NZ First blindsides Labour with talk of abortion referendum
New Zealand First has suggested it may call for a referendum on abortion law reform.
'Searing experience': Head of Govt inquiry into state child abuse quits
The head of the Royal Commission into abuse in care has resigned.
Doctor slammed: Woman given wrong combo of drugs dies
Lakes District Health Board must make number of changes after 75-year-old woman's death.
Abortion reform: Woman's right to choose until 20 weeks, safe zones for clinics
Women will have access to abortions until 20 weeks without going through a test.
'Happy Meal' healthcare: Plan for 200 drive through medical clinics
"Our ability to deliver health care will be as swift as getting a Happy Meal."
Paralysed two-year-old speaks first words since horrific Waiouru crash
Words came as a huge relief as parents have been waiting over six weeks for her to talk.
The life of a 5-year-old unable to yet walk or talk
Kathryn cannot walk or talk, while her twin brother Alexander runs around full of energy.
Family want charges laid after crash left toddler paralysed
"We're just angry at everything we've been going through and still no one's been charged."
Measles alert for attendees of Basketball under-15 nationals
Those exposed will notice signs from today until August 3.
Could you have undiagnosed Hep C? Find out this month
It's estimated 25,000 New Zealanders have undiagnosed Hepatitis C virus (HCV).
Bali flight measles alert after passenger isolated with disease
There have been 280 confirmed cases of measles this year in New Zealand.
DHBs get fiscal shot in the arm from Government
The Government is making moves to reduce the cost pressures on DHBs.
Meet the couples Dancing for Hospice: Justin and Lisa
With only six weeks left until showtime, the couples are putting in the hard yards.
How a Kiwi woman lost 31kg in 10 months
Chanel Hall lost more than 30kg in 10 months - and she said anyone can do it.
Free sore throat swabs at pharmacies
Four in five sore throats are viral, so a GP visit for antibiotics is probably pointless.
Hot car baby death: Appeal against manslaughter sentence thrown out
'She had no reason to expect that anyone else would ensure Isaiah's safety' - top judge.
Poverty tied to high Maori, Pacific child obesity rates
Study finds poverty one reason for ethnic differences in weight issues.
'Trapped in his own body': Toddler's family in desperate plea for help
Heath can't even crawl due to his condition, treatment for one year would cost $660,000.