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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.

'Remarkable' drugs: Benefits and drawbacks of Wegovy revealed
Semaglutide drugs Ozempic and Wegovy are now available in New Zealand.

Meet the St John call handler who has delivered 19 babies over the phone
Gemma Cale says seeing photos of baby Leonard brought tears to her eyes.

'Walked down the aisle in pain': Jess Quinn calls for amputee service reform
The influencer and health advocate struggled for five years with unworkable prosthetics.

'Real and unequal': MP's death highlights kidney disease crisis among Māori
Kidney disease in Māori often stems from diabetes and high blood pressure.

Teen with anorexia's slow, lonely slide to death - what agencies knew
How can a young person starve alone while on the radar of social and health services?

Maybe it’s not just ageing - maybe it’s anaemia
New York Times: Anaemia affects 12.5% of people older than 60, US data shows.

Analysis: The House folds under pressure from Trump - again
Analysis: It has become a recurring theme of the 119th Congress.

'More risks than benefits': Concerns over Indonesia's school lunch scheme
The free meal programme is aimed to combat stunting among children in Indonesia.

Australian man dies from 'extremely rare' bat bite virus
There have been only three previous fatal cases of this virus since 1996.

A loved one was diagnosed with dementia. Now what?
New York Times: Families and experts share their best advice for navigating and coping.

Construction on Dunedin Hospital resumes after delays, cost blowouts and protests
'The new hospital will be the largest health investment ever made in the South Island.'

Plane carrying 15 crashes off runway in New Jersey, three critically injured
The plane crashed at Cross Keys Airport around 5.30pm local time.

Woolworths issues major recall of contaminated mince
Some customers found 'foreign matter' in their meals before the recall was announced.

How to handle your child's attention-seeking behaviours
My 7-year-old daughter loves to talk in a baby voice. What should I do?

Why the ageing process spikes at 44 and 60 (and how to stop it)
Telegraph: A new study challenges the traditional idea that we steadily age over time.

Affordable superfoods: How beans can boost your health and budget
Beans, peas and lentils are affordable superfoods high in protein and fibre.

Trump tax bill stalled by Republican rebellion in Congress
The Senate pulled the previously House-passed bill text further to the right.

Princess of Wales opens up about cancer recovery's 'new normal'
Kate discussed the pressures of 'putting on a brave face'.