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Racism a reason for poor health, warns health board

"As an institution we fitted the definitions which described racism."

Letters: Who should we send home from Ihumātao?

I hope Ihumātao will not live up to its name with blood being spilled. - Potonga Neilson

Actor's marathon charity run goes international

Will Hall's marathon mission for charity is set to take him to New Caledonia.

Diabetes: 'the middle of the epidemic'

"It's already got worse - we are now in the middle of the epidemic."

Child, 2, locked in stifling hot daycare

Daycare head teacher left 2-year-old asleep when she locked up and went home.

Running for a cause: Actor Will Halls races to help his niece

Will Hall is running four 1/2 marathons before he turns 40 for his niece who has diabetes.

Niki Bezzant: Govt shows weakness on sugar tax

COMMENT: The only people who don't support tax are those making sugary drinks - and Govt.

Special investigation: Why NZers unnecessarily lose limbs in 'appalling' amputations

There are calls for urgent changes to curb a growing amputation toll.

Chef Michael Meredith cooks up healthy storm

Celebrity chef Michael Meredith holds cooking demo in diabetes-ravaged Vanuatu

Diabetes 'tsunami': Watch live panel discussion

Watch our livestream debate about the causes of diabetes in the Pacific and how to help.

Watch: Michael Meredith shows Vanuatu locals how to make healthy meals

While in Vanuatu, Michael shared his tips on using the local produce to create a healthy and affordable diet.

Young diabetic hopes graft will save leg

Fit woman from Pentecost Island at risk of losing leg and eyesight due to Type 1 diabetes.

Diabetic pastor's last sermon: 'careful what you eat'

Ill diabetic clergyman urges others to be careful what they eat in his final sermon.

Watch: Young diabetic hopes graft will save leg

Hilda Hango is an athletically built woman of 22 who is hoping she won't need to have her leg cut off. Video / Chris Tarpey

Eye nurses confront belief in witchdoctors

Superstition: Vanuatu eye doctors must overcome traditional ways to help diabetics.

'If I lose my sight then that's it for me'

Diabetics from Tanna Island in Vanuatu fear going blind.