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Robert Beaglehole: NZ is on the cusp of smokefree history – we should celebrate
OPINION: Smoking rates in New Zealand have dropped to under 7% in six years.
'Hardest worked woman': The extraordinary life of Nurse Maude
Nurse Maude was New Zealand's first district nurse, visiting 1100 patients in her first year.
Hospital staff safety concerns rise after gunpoint incident
Incidents included a staff member being held at gunpoint at Palmerston North Hospital.
My weight ballooned after I gave up drinking - here’s how I finally quit both addictions
Telegraph: Battling sugar cravings after giving booze the boot.
Fresh school holiday measles scare as infected people visit supermarket, library
All three confirmed cases had recently travelled overseas.
Pilot sacked over Covid-19 vaccine: Union explains support
'All he wanted was leave without pay': Union says Jetconnect unreasonable in vaccine case.
Kiwi radio host and TV personality Mel Homer diagnosed with cancer
The mother of three will start chemotherapy this week to treat acute myeloid leukaemia.
I’m a gastroenterologist - here’s why I tell my patients to eat this one fruit
Washington Post: The fruit that can best boost your gut health.
King Charles hosts state visit with burst blood vessel in eye
Charles hosted President Macron with an eye condition 'unrelated to health issues'.
Auckland nurse finished shift with fractured ankle because of short-staffing
District nurses have written to the Health NZ CEO about severe understaffing issues.
On The Up: Freeze-dried food maker aims for major growth with Rebel Sport, Foodstuffs deals
Founder Mike Rudling envisions Radix as a global leader in personalised nutrition.
Pain, sexual dysfunction, incontinence: Why men shouldn’t ignore their pelvic floors
New York Times: Men's pelvic health is often overlooked, experts warn.
Health NZ backs down on proposal to cut maternity and gynaecology beds
The trial aimed to ease emergency department overcrowding by reallocating beds.
Public health groups file lawsuit to stop RFK jnr’s vaccine changes
The lawsuit focuses on Kennedy's withdrawal of some coronavirus vaccine recommendations.
Jessie J reveals her cancer hasn't spread
The pop star expressed gratitude, saying: 'Happy tears are real.'
'It's devastating': US measles cases reach 33-year high
US suffers public health reversal against highly contagious, vaccine-preventable disease.
'Everyone’s in complete disbelief': Teen dies from flu complications hours after arriving at hospital
Katie Iti's father says she had only been unwell for a few days.
'100% a crisis': More than 900 women wait for specialist gynaecology care in Hawke’s Bay
'Doctors aren’t even referring because they’re like, ‘you’re not going to get seen’.'
Health NZ board re-established by Government
Current Health NZ commissioner Lester Levy has been placed in charge.
‘Inexplicable’: Woman attacked by lion in Australia knew animal for 20+ years
The woman had worked with the lion for more than 20 years at the zoo.
I thought my stitch was from over-exercising. It turned out to be cancer
Telegraph: Early diagnosis saw 58-year-old Andy Rushton beat the odds.
Court backs sacking of Northland doctor who sent 'flirty texts' to junior
The sexual harassment investigation led to the doctor taking 10 months' stress leave.
Cheese and nightmares: How dairy impacts your sleep
Lactose intolerance is linked to more frequent and severe nightmares.
Leaked memo reveals bed cuts in Wellington maternity wards
Wellington Hospital will cut beds in gynecology and maternity wards.
Teen's sudden cancer diagnosis puts close-knit family on 'rollercoaster ride'
Tepora, 14, is fighting acute myeloid leukaemia at Starship kids' hospital in Auckland.
On The Up: From fishing shows to first aid - Parachute First Aid's unique journey
Kate Mounter on her first aid kit business Parachute First Aid.
Police respond to assault at pool: One hospitalised, charges laid
The incident occurred at around 3.15pm on Littlebourne Road.