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Long Covid in New Zealand: Health survey shows 400,000 adults affected

Women, Māori and disabled people are disproportionately affected by long Covid.

E. coli alert: Watercare boil-water notice remains in place, most likely cause revealed

Watercare crews are inspecting the Big King reservoir and wider infrastructure network.

Celine Dion announces comeback following health struggle

The singer will play 10 shows in Paris from September.

Flu jab can cut heart attack and stroke risk by a third, epidemiologist says

Dr Michael Baker says flu illness stresses organs and makes blood clot more.

NZ-born star Rebecca Gibney reveals ADHD and autism diagnosis at 61

She told the Australian Women's Weekly the diagnosis had 'been very emotional'.

Kiwi man gets incurable brain disease after given graft from dead body as a baby

The case is the first in NZ but may not be the last as the procedure was common in 1980s.

Northland couple show life doesn’t stop with Parkinson’s diagnosis

Travel and property renovation are among John Guest's activities since being diagnosed.

Boy, 5, diagnosed with scurvy after diet of chicken and biscuits

Doctors says the boy's case shows the disease is not historical after all.

Covid inquiry: Report says lockdowns went on longer than needed, spending too high

The inquiry cost about $30m and makes 24 recommendations for future crises.