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'Breakthrough': Auckland AI start-up chosen for fast-track approval in the US

A rare honour followed the $13m raise.

Group therapy offers new hope in NZ

The mental health needs of people are increasing exponentially around the world.

The multimillion-dollar health problem that could hurt the new Government’s plans

A big pay parity problem will be a fiscal challenge for the incoming government.

Ex-league player Paul Whatuira helping rangatahi face mental health issues

'I would love this programme to be able to visit all regions of the country.'

'The cancer is now not survivable': Man had to wait 20 weeks for MRI

The MRI was deemed urgent and meant to happen within 31 days.

Interactive map: Is your community better or worse off than others across NZ?

What does where we live tell us about our wellbeing? This map gives a first-ever glimpse.

How new gene editing tech can boost smart cancer drugs

Can gene editing help unlock the power of ground-breaking immunotherapy cancer drugs?

Breakthrough NZ cancer therapy shows promising results for killer disease

A NZ-developed cancer therapy is safer than its overseas counterparts in early trials.

GPs looking after non-urgent referrals to ease Whanganui Hospital workload

"They need to monitored to make sure no other serious issue happens.”

What will get cut under a National-Act-NZ First govt?

National may need Act and NZ First's help to form a government.

'Costing the country money': Far North physio and dentist shortage reaches crisis point

The Far North is facing a shortage of dentists, hygienists and physios following Covid.

What gets axed under the National-led Government?

Now that National looks set to govern, here's what they've promised to get rid of.

'Stretched beyond their limits': How worried should we be about medical mishaps?

When doctors make mistakes, the consequences can be grave.

Woman miscarries after mistakenly being given abortion pill

A woman who fell pregnant after years of IVF has been left devastated after a drug mix-up.

'Upset and distressed': Abortion protests banned around hospital

"They also felt judged by seeing protesters and their placards."

'Welcome to the 1% Club’: Man's heart stops, doesn't breathe for eight minutes and lives

Eddie Gudopp survived a cardiac arrest, but still hasn’t been able to thank his saviours.