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'Women let down by system': ACC pays out $27m to women harmed by health treatment

'There are so many areas that could be improved to better [women's] outcomes," GP says.

'Just part of being a woman': How our health system ignores and neglects female patients - and what can be done about it

'I kept thinking maybe I'm just being weak, maybe I just need to harden up...'

Kim Kardashian's cryptic response to crash dieting criticism

The reality TV star upset fans after revealing her 7.2kg weight loss in only three weeks.

By mums, for mums: What mum actually wants this Mother's Day

This Mother's Day mums across the nation want one thing - a break.

'He grabbed my arm and cried': Man's five harrowing words before death

Man who had to "beg for food" while in hospital said five harrowing words before death.

The way of onsen: 5 ways to travel mindfully in Japan

Mindfulness is part of everyday life when you go to Japan.

Why men voluntarily undergo 'sick' lengthening procedure

Men around the world are opting to undergo a "sick" and "life-altering" procedure.

Surgery backlog: 'Trucking people around the country'

There are 27,000 people waiting over four months for surgery, triple that before Covid-19.

Asthma and Respiratory Foundation wants action to address inequalities

Dr James Fingleton says Māori and Pacific communities are more likely to have asthma.

ED nurse touched patient's breast, looked in another's underwear

The nurse denied it happened, but was found in breach of the health and disability code.

Obsessed with Wordle? Here are seven variations to try

The Wordle's your oyster with these versions of the hugely popular word guessing game.

5 fitness and wellness apps Kiwis will actually use

Signing up for an app is the easy part, but which will you actually use long term?

Paula Bennett on weight loss surgery: 'I lost 50kg in 12 months'

Weight loss and reduced stress the best thing for a healthy life, says Paula Bennett.

Heartwarming 'secret signal' in Kate Middleton photo

Subtle detail on duchess' dress has a hidden meaning that shows "she does her homework".

Major problem in popular activewear brand's photo-shoot

A trendy activewear brand has been criticised after a BTS image was leaked.

Kiwi teen's chance cancer diagnosis and surprise baby joy

Her GP misread her symptoms. Then a chance diagnosis by a visiting doctor saved her life.