500-plus staff made redundant at Health NZ - paid out $9 million
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Dr Amanda Evans says paediatric palliative care must be recognised as essential.
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Shingles vaccine programme needed to support NZ’s ageing population
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What I wish I knew about choking before my toddler ended up in hospital
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Waitangi Tribunal puts Government's plans to scrap Māori Health on hold
Waitangi Tribunal tells the Government to stop the Māori Health disestablishment.
Kiwi personal trainer's tips for how to build lasting habits for a longer life
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Russell Crowe’s painful film confession
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Hato Hone St John pulls ambulances off roads due to deficit
The ambulance workers' union says it's 'unacceptable' cost-cutting, putting lives at risk.
New Zealand's birth rate falls to lowest since World War II
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Restocking of pseudoephedrine is in direct contradiction to advice of officials - Eketone
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Patient safety advocate ‘horrified’ at plans to axe therapeutic products law
Scrapping the act will leave thousands exposed to dodgy medical devices, warn experts.
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Devolving Māori health from government to community must come with a cautious approach
Devolving services to community is okay if they have ability to deliver.
Matt Heath: Painting your house is an education
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The truth about forgetfulness
A psychology expert explains why forgetting things isn't always as bad as you may think.
Kiwi parenting coach's advice on the 'impossible task' facing parents
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The real reasons why men and women lose weight differently
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'Zero chance of success': The teacher fighting false online promises of six-pack abs
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Massive 5kg tumour removed from woman after son’s birth
A young mother was oblivious to the tumour till just days before she gave birth.
‘Not acceptable to us, customers’: Woolworths apologises for pest problems
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Why orgasms are good for your health
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People advised to protect themselves from the flu following deadly outbreak
People reminded about seriousness of common flu outbreaks.
Woodville to boil water for days after possum found in treatment tank
Three consecutive days of clear testing are needed before the notice can be lifted.