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Mesh surgeries to be halted in NZ, victim says 'significant step' for injured women

The extraordinary move came after a petition by a mesh-injured patient.

How many Kiwis live in retirement villages owned by the 'big six' operators?

Areas have been identified where NZ populations of those aged 75-plus are growing fastest.

Senior doctors, dentists strike: ‘Patients would have waited a long time anyway’

Thousands of patients will have their operations and other procedures delayed.

NZ patients just helped scientists tackle one of the flu’s biggest mysteries

Ever wondered why some of us get knocked by flu, while others don’t even without a jab?

Getting Māori nursing voices above ‘one world-view’ health system noise

Annual conference has lit a fire in Māori nurses to proudly be Māori in the health sector.

Dairy on a collision course over vape expansion

'They are not allowed inside the shop. So why would it make students more likely to vape?'

Toddler inspires therapy centre for children with disabilities

Little Stars is the brainchild of a family who know what therapy at early age can do.

Can coffee or a nap make up for sleep deprivation?

A psychologist explains why there’s no substitute for shut-eye.

'Too busy to eat or drink': How often hospital's wards were over capacity in 2022

The nursing union says nurses are "at breaking point" due to the impact.

Luxon promises more frontline health workers for Hawke’s Bay, 'can’t commit’ to new hospital

"I can’t commit until I see the state of the books, and they are deteriorating."

US tribal courts expanding holistic alternatives to justice system

Wellness initiatives aim to address the underlying causes of criminal activity.

Covid-19: Mutant variant ‘Pirola’ causing alarm as NZ experts propose smart way to track virus

Modellers suggest better way to gauge Covid-19 as "Pirola" puts authorities on high alert.

Actress Tori Spelling admitted to hospital

Spelling and her kids have recently been living in cheap motels and a trailer park.

Dental waitlist, stormy weather and KKK quiz night costumes | Focus Morning Bulletin August 21, 2023

The children's dental waitlist leaves surgeons frustrated, strong winds and thunderstorms roll in across the North Island and quiz night attendees left disgusted over a group’s KKK costumes. Video / NZ Herald / NIWA

‘Frustrated and disheartened’: Dental surgeons unable to keep up with children’s waitlist

About 4000 children are waiting for dental surgery at any one time.

Andrew Young: Time to mobilise to fight cancer

OPINION: Why your support for the Cancer Society's Daffodil Day matters.

The diet that lets you eat everything - does it work?

Most diets tell you what not to eat. This diet is about what you should eat.

Pharmacy offers flexible care with online innovation

No 8 wire mentality leads to innovative healthcare in a small Central Otago town.