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Emails about me show Pharmac ‘bereft of compassion’ for patients - cancer fighter

Grieving husband of Wiki Mulholland says Rachel Smalley case was not isolated.

Zoo launches app to check palm oil content of groceries

Palm oil is found in more than half the products you find in the supermarket.

‘One in three will die from heart disease’: Heart specialists warn NZ’s progress is flat-lining

Of the 10,000 deaths each year, a quarter were found to be avoidable.

‘Resource constraints’: Huge gaps found in health reforms could undermine its success

70 per cent foresaw risk with resources or with being ready to implement changes.

Ozempic, Viagra and the life-changing drugs that were created for something else

Telegraph: Why are some drugs repurposed?

Rise in Covid-19 cases as Kiwis fail to get booster

Wastewater testing and the number of hospitalisations suggest the virus is prevalent.

Midlife alcohol alert: How to know if you're a binge drinker

Telegraph: Young people aren't the problem - it's women and the over-40s, experts say.

Man receives world's first eye transplant

Eye transplant extraordinary addition to a face transplant.

'Breakthrough': Auckland AI start-up chosen for fast-track approval in the US

A rare honour followed the $13m raise.

$20m Healthcare infrastructure investment set to boost access for South Island Māori and rural residents

The population of Amberley in North Canterbury increased by 58 per cent over 12 years.

'Contrary to religious beliefs': Judge orders kids be vaccinated against mother’s wishes

The dad wanted his three children fully vaccinated. Their mother didn't.

Why getting angry can sometimes be a good thing

Telegraph: Research shows that anger can benefit our physical and emotional health.

Siouxsie Wiles case: Auckland University voices concerns about media coverage after campus incident

The university's lawyers say media coverage may be 're-triggering' abuse against Wiles.

The multimillion-dollar health problem that could hurt the new Government’s plans

A big pay parity problem will be a fiscal challenge for the incoming government.

Retirement giant fined $37k after widow complained of husband's dementia care

Failure to make a sensory room available was the heart of the case, heard twice.

'A huge step backwards’: National to restore $5 prescription fees

Paying for prescriptions will affect rural families most, say Māori pharmacists.

Ex-league player Paul Whatuira helping rangatahi face mental health issues

'I would love this programme to be able to visit all regions of the country.'

‘Meno-washing’: Are midlife women being scammed?

Telegraph: Menopause has come out of the shadows. So have the snake oil merchants.