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Health boards fail to meet 'faster cancer treatment' target

How do DHBs rank when it comes to cancer treatment wait times?

Child trauma expert: How to explain terror attacks to kids

Nathan Mikaere-Wallace shares two step explainer for discussing Friday's attacks.

Almost 50 measles cases in NZ this year: What you need to know

The number of confirmed measles cases in Canterbury remains at 28.

Surgery screw ups: Drill bits left inside patients

Reported events could be "tip of the iceberg", a health advocate says.

Measles: Rest of NZ just as vulnerable to outbreak, experts warn

As Canterbury fights an outbreak experts warn against anti-vaccination event.

Syphilis on the rise in the Bay of Plenty

An increase in the number of cases of syphilis in New Zealand has aroused concern.

Epilepsy drug fear: 26 babies born with serious disorder

Babies are being born with a serious disorder because of a medication taken by their mums.

Hard drug busts soar at border

UN report on seizures proves tackling 'resilient' demand key to progress, says advocate.

The 'weight' is over: Lakeside debut for leaner, meaner Krissie Knap

Rotorua's Krissie Knap gets her first shot on the big stage at Lakeside this year.

Crunch time: Resident Doctors' Association strike

The Lakes DHB employs 93 resident medical officers, most of whom are RDA members.

Cyclist resuscitated by surf lifesavers after crash with car

Beach umbrellas were used as a tent in the soaring heat to work on the injured cyclist.

Guillain-Barre Syndrome journey 'humbling'

Guillain-Barre sufferer Jackson Lee is determined to walk out of hospital in March.

Junior doctors announce second strike this month

Resident Doctors at DHBs will strike twice this month.

Three hospitalised with meningococcal infections

A public health official says people need to be on alert for symptoms of the disease.

Rotorua group working to reinstate rescue helicopter

Rescue helicopters in Taupō, Tauranga and Hamilton, began servicing Rotorua six weeks ago.

Synthetic drug makers and suppliers to face life in prison

Harsher penalties for peddlers of deadly synthetics but more help for users

Proposed law change could force doctors to dob in unfit drivers

A Taupō man ignored doctors' advice to continue driving despite having dementia.

Midwives' strike ends with a picket for better pay

Midwives picketed outside the Rotorua hospital grounds hoping for better pay.