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Surgery, clinics postponed during strike

Rotorua Hospital is postponing elective surgery and most outpatient clinics during next week's junior doctors' strike - with planning

Campaign for special room at hospital

SPECIAL FUNDRAISER: Ashleigh French (pictured with partner Shane Morris and daughter Ever) is fundraising for a special new room at

Businesses back medicinal cannabis cause

By Kyra Dawsonkyra.dawson@dailypost.co.nz Rotorua businesses have raised their hands in order to help fundraise for medicinal cannabis. Medical

Doctors call 48-hour strike after talks fail

More than 3000 resident doctors around the country will walk off the job for 48 hours, starting October 18.

Free dental check offered again

Ruth_Dacey_MAY16_1.epsDROP-IN: The Community Oral Health Service is hoping lots of Rotorua families take their children for a dental

Family speaks out over death

The family of a Rotorua man who died suddenly last year have hit out at what they believe are "systemic failures" in the health system

Salt intake: Instant noodles v Big Macs

They may be tasty and convenient, but a new study has shed some light on the high levels of salt found in instant noodles.

Kiwis help toddler battling for her life

Generous Kiwis have given over $21,000 to help little Elyse Johnson get the treatment that could save her life, but there's still a long way to go.

Cots a gift of love in memory of baby Sunshine (+video)

Rotorua's Greagh Love has gifted two extra cuddle cots to the Rotorua Hospital - a resource which a local clinical midwife manager