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'Significant loss to Hawke’s Bay:' Local nurses looking to Australia

The promise of higher pay and better conditions could be a factor.

Cancer Control Agency admits ongoing delays ‘stressful’ for cancer patient

Southern Cancer Service received criticism for long waiting times last year.

What is Cushing's syndrome? Amy Schumer reveals shock diagnosis

Amy Schumer was diagnosed with Cushing's syndrome - what is it and how do you treat it?

'I’d be in tears all the time': Why women are having implants removed

Unexplained and debilitating symptoms lead to implant removals

Nurse's heart emergency: 'There was no lead-up or warning'

Not missing a beat, the young mum went into survival mode.

Mum pleads for understanding over adult son's screaming bouts

“Pachygyria patients ... may have difficulty controlling some behaviours."

Little life, big legacy: Baby’s death won't be in vain, parents say

'We’re just here to help other families now,' the mum of the late 4-month-old says.

Grandad's life changer: 'Hearing children singing is the most beautiful sound'

Adrian Rowlands had “never been a phones man", now he loves it.

Napier’s biggest healthcare building back on the market

The premises for sale but a lengthy lease remains for current tenant.

Why do I keep getting urinary tract infections?

It’s like being on a never-ending battlefield.

Is Alzheimer's the same as dementia? A brain expert explains

Telegraph: Professor Tara Spires-Jones on causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

Is it time to return to 'old-school' parenting techniques?

For those raising kids in the modern world, you may have pondered the question before.

‘Sorely understaffed’ - Southland, Otago cancer patients still waiting too long for treatment

The report revealed some cancer patients were likely to die before seeing a specialist.

'Urgent action needed': NZ on brink of measles outbreak, say public health experts

New Zealand's immunisation rates are at their lowest in 15 years.

Council apologises to parents after kids exposed to 'extremely graphic' sex booklet

'You have to have rocks in your head if you think this is acceptable for young children.'

500-plus staff made redundant at Health NZ - paid out $9 million

Executives say Health NZ's first year was challenging, benefits are starting to be seen.

Seven fad diets that won’t work

Telegraph: The key to weight loss isn’t in unsustainable fads, experts say.

Teen having psychotic episode fled from hospital hours before he died

Jak Seth's father told an inquest the 19-year-old was a “smart and intelligent kid”.