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'The pain is beyond anything': Family mourn son lost to dengue fever
Misiafa Lene, 12, died after contracting dengue fever in Samoa this month.

Health NZ mediation fails: 5000 doctors to strike, 4300 patients affected
Over 5000 doctors will strike on May 1, postponing 4300 patients' treatments.

Sticky situation: Ruru freed from notorious 'bird-catching tree'
The bird was treated and cleaned at the Native Bird Recovery Centre.

Family of missing Wellington boy 'really worried for his safety'
William Walmsley from Karori has not been seen since Saturday night.

'Do you want something bad to happen?': Armed men threaten psychologist
She faced multiple threats from guerrilla groups due to her work with traumatised victims.

Do vitamin drips actually work?
Telegraph: What’s inside the bag – and whether it’s worth your time.

'People are working their hearts out': The struggle of Northland's workers
Of Northland's workforce, 66% earn $50,000 or less annually.

Letters: High praise for hospital staff; should Super be means-tested?
OPINION: Super must be means-tested and strictly based on assessed need.

'Every life matters': Covid inquiry urges last-minute public input
Chairman Grant Illingworth urges sharing experiences to get a fuller pandemic picture.

Rebecca Gibney on embracing new challenges: 'I just don’t wanna stagnate'
The beloved actress is currently on TV screens in Three's comedy Happiness.

'You've got rat bite fever': Northland woman's warning to trappers
She touched a live rat briefly, leading to severe infection and sepsis.

Shane Te Pou: Pay the doctors what they're worth
OPINION: One in eight senior doctor positions are currently vacant in New Zealand.

66-year-old runner returns to compete in iconic mountain event
Janet Baird, 66, is training for her first Mauao King & Queen of the Mountain.

Cycling champion honoured for trailblazing work in Northland
Steve Gwilliam recognised for having a 'remarkable impact' on Northland's cycle trails.

On The Up: How Olympic gold changed Hamish Kerr's life
Kerr's victory resonated in a special way with Kiwis; an undoubted Olympics highlight.

Two recycling workers tried to put out North Shore blaze until it 'exploded'
It's believed the fire was likely caused by lithium batteries.

'Like a proper team': Free pants campaign boosts girls' cricket
ANZ donated over 1000 pairs of coloured pants to schools across the country.

Kiwi influencer dies at 21 after documenting cancer battle
'My life may be short, but I genuinely think I’ve squeezed every bit out of it.'

Stabbing prompts security review for Department of Corrections
A staff member was critically injured in the April 9 attack.

‘Shocking’ insights, ‘shameful’ conduct: Olivia Podmore inquest ends with painful realities
Almost four years after the Olympian's death, a coronial inquest has come to a close.

How a landlord's actions left tenants facing a health crisis
$5000 in exemplary damages remains unpaid to the affected tenants.