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Community shaken by suicide strip off for mental health

The idea was inspired by the naked farmer theme that had already swept through Australia.

Sunscreens explained: How to best protect yourself this summer

Sunscreen is designed to protect us from the sun - what else do you need to know about it?

UK mother, daughter identified as White Island burns victims

Liz McGill, 67, and daughter Heather, 34, will be in NZ hospitals "for some time".

Burned tour guides out of coma, breathing on own

Two tour guides severely injured in the eruption are making subtle progress in hospital.

Burns expert: White Island victims facing months of fighting for their lives

"Some of these injuries are more akin to blast explosion injuries," expert says.

Son tells of 'long road ahead' for parents with 50% burns

Aussie couple Nick and Marion London potentially face months of recovery in hospital.

White Island eruption: Kiwis and Aussies give generously to the injured

Hundreds of thousands of dollars pledged to the White Island injured and their families.

'My boy could give children a chance': Crash victim's skin donated to White Island injured

Adrian Hutchings died in a car accident in September but leaves behind a legacy in others.

'I can't remember last year': The girl who came back from the dead

The Te Puke teenager speaks out a year after her terrible crash.

End of Life Choice Bill passes: What it means

How would the euthanasia legislation work and what happens now?

Healthy land, healthy people: What the Lakes DHB is doing to be environmentally-friendly

Rotorua Hospital alone produces 360,000kg of waste each year.

Talking with Tama, a sick toddler who can't access the drug he needs

And the American drug company and Pharmac respond to questions.

New data reveals extent of Bay of Plenty drug use

From P in Kawerau to cocaine at the beach: New data lifts the lid on what we're using.

Top honour for scientist behind newborn breakthroughs

A scientist who has helped millions of newborns and mums receives NZ's top research medal.

Am I losing my mind? Managing your memory in an age of rising dementia and forgetfulness

Are you losing your mind or ageing normally? How to tell the difference.

It's lease was about to expire, here's how QE Health plans to stay put

QE Health decides to stay at Rotorua Lakefront.