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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?

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).