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Waitangi Tribunal bid made in attempt to stop abolition of Māori Health Authority

The Government plans to disestablish the authority in its first 100 days.

Why do we have wisdom teeth?

Many people get them pulled, so why do we even have them?

How to plan ahead for a sober Christmas

An expert shares strategies for staying booze-free during the festive season.

Warning over swimming, water contact in Whangārei Town Basin

People and pets should stay out of the water due to an algal bloom.

Wellington Hospital risks losing right to train junior radiologists

The hospital has just months to fix the problems or will lose its right to train juniors.

Potential funding for new Hawke's Bay Hospital up in the air

Reti gives no indication of where hospital business case is at.

Smoking rates drop to all-time low, vaping rises ahead of smokefree repeal

Ten per cent of Kiwi adults vape daily, with rates highest among young people.

Why does dieting make me feel so hungry all the time - and how can I fix it?

There are a few reasons why a healthy lifestyle can leave you still feeling insatiable.

Scientists pinpoint cause of severe morning sickness

New York Times: The discovery could lead to better treatments.

'We need to make our cancer services work better for Pacific Peoples'

The most diagnosed cancers among Pasifika include breast, lung and prostate cancer.

Smokefree challenge: Put People before Profit campaign has gained widespread support

Hāpai Te Hauora will present a 45,000-signature petition to Parliament today.

CrossFit champ says more Māori and Pasifika people are taking up the sport

Dante Karangaroa is the fittest man in Aotearoa.

'Pattern of behaviour from the community': Doctors records 227 no-shows in a month

No-warning cancellations are hurting resources and stretching out wait times.

Opinion: Stop losing your marbles over weight-loss wonder drugs

OPINION: Weight-loss drug headlines mask an attractive longer-term picture.

Opinion: Slashing red tape around medicines — will Seymour make it happen?

OPINION: This could be a good start in David Seymour's fight against red tape.

Snuff, chewing tobacco could be legalised to help smokers quit - but researchers are sceptical

But tobacco control experts say they are unlikely to be popular or help smokers quit.

Why 'legend' high school cricket coach refused a funeral after cancer battle

David Biddick died of brain cancer on November 30. This is his extraordinary legacy.

Eye health for Māori and Pasifika is far from equitable

Unregistered dispensing opticians causing problems