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Auckland measles case prompts HNZ to contact hundreds, urge vaccinations
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Minister fears scheme is too broad and unsustainable.
Health NZ confirms roles cut, despite ongoing legal challenge
Legal action by PSA means some changes are currently on hold.
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Israeli woman killed en route to hospital in West Bank attack
Hamas praised the attack, calling it a 'heroic operation'.
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Pharmacist made $126k selling stolen medication on Trade Me
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Opinion: I’m a GP - these are the six most commonly asked questions
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High-risk cancer patients affected by halt on some colonoscopies
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'We wanted more': Four mums start their own health hub in rural town
The clinic's family-friendly flexibility could help solve healthcare worker shortage.
The worst time to exercise for a good night’s sleep
Exercising within four hours of bedtime can reduce sleep by up to 43 minutes.
US health secretary bathes in polluted creek on family outing
Authorities have described the spot as unsafe for swimming because of bacteria levels.
Watch: Idling ambulance stolen, taken for brazen 20-minute joyride
Dashcam footage shows theft of ambulance awaiting patient transfer.
Princess reveals what got her through 'dark days' of cancer
Nature has been hailed as Kate's "sanctuary" over the past year.
'Significantly threaten': Minister's memo on surgery risks heavily redacted
Private hospitals attract specialists with higher salaries, causing public staff loss.
Hundreds of blood tests lost in transit between Wellington and Auckland
It comes as Awanui considers processing Auckland tests in Wellington permanently.
Mum wakes up from surgery without organ
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Beyond the Budget: Brutal truths
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Simon Wilson: Shaun Hendy's warning on the Covid lessons we're still to learn
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Move Over Cancer collaboration supports cancer survivors
Mobility classes on May 21 and 23 will raise money for Pinc & Steel programmes.
'Ridiculous': Teen's Melbourne health check at risk due to flight assistance limits
Jetstar can't provide wheelchair assistance for Carrie’s return flight.
Bindi Irwin posts 'thank you' video from hospital bed
Bindi Irwin missed the Steve Irwin Gala as she had to undergo emergency surgery.
Genetic study retraces the origins of coronaviruses in bats
New York Times: Researchers contend that pandemic got its start in wildlife trade.
Epsom's ex-Mercy Hospital vastly expanded in $150m project
It will be NZ's only private hospital with both intensive care and high-dependency units.
'Like a nightmare': Experts fear measles outbreak amid low vaccination rates
Aucklanders are urged to check for measles exposure after a new case emerged.
Kāinga Ora to pay $15k after child ended up in Starship while living in damp home
The Tenancy Tribunal said the mother's complaints to Kāinga Ora fell on deaf ears.
Can metformin actually slow the ageing process?
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'Total waste of money': Health NZ payroll project costs scrutinised
Health NZ spent over $130m fixing Holidays Act errors.
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