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'One-stop hub': Sod turning for new Plunket build

The building is expected to be completed later this year.

First dancer revealed for Harcourts Dancing for Hospice 2023

The first dancer of 2023 to be announced is Zorb Rotorua operations manager Owen Turuta.

Taupō to Rotorua return fundraiser for crippling condition

Uncle takes on a huge challenge to raise funds for his nephew.

The 'simple change' that will save money and 'brain energy' for people with ADHD

'It has the potential to reduce stress for people living with ADHD,' Pharmac says.

'Absolute agony': Children waiting up to nine months for dental surgery

A 'frustrated' mum has struggled for months to get her 6-year-old seven fillings.

'Significant risk': Infant jab rate below target amid whooping cough fears

Three infants, all aged under one year, have died from whooping cough this year.

Joy, fear and long hours: Why the people in this job are some of the hardest workers

Opinion: Midwifery is a hard job - I couldn't do it.

Rawiri Waititi: Stomach staple operation saved me and added years to my life

The procedure helps to reduce the risks created by hereditary heart conditions.

Thousands of state homes sit empty, maintenance budget up $410m

State homes are being brought to Healthy Homes standards - but some are empty.

The Premium Debate: Thousands of nurses move to Australia

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.

'More days on this Earth': Sisters celebrate as 'miracle' drug now available in NZ

“I never thought that I would be able to live the life I’m living now ... I’m thriving.”

Adored ballet teacher fights in hospital to make it to her 50th Jubilee show

Whether she was in hospital or not, the show had to go on, she said.

Kaituna River health warning issued

The health warning is based on the results released for levels of cyanobacteria or algal.

'One-stop hub': Green light for Plunket's new build

Plunket has been working in two buildings but the new build would bring it under one roof.

EpiPen funding 'took a load off' for allergy sufferers

However, Allergy NZ says more education about changes is needed.

Stylish mum’s designer clothes to support cancer whānau

Heartbroken family selling mum's designer clothes to raise money for others in need