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'Voice in my head tells me I have to do it': Young Kiwi shares OCD struggles

Research indicates the number of Kiwis with OCD could be as high as 80,000.

DHBs were only paying lip service to Treaty of Waitangi, article says

The report examined district health board annual plans from 2019/2020.

Revealed: ‘Damning’ review into mental health service reveals ‘toxic’ workplace, staff dread going to work

The union says Te Whatu Ora needs to either urgently hire more staff or close the unit.

'Really lonely journey': Kiwi mum's $23,000 surgery for birth injury

The delayed impacts of childbirth and the options for Kiwi women.

Paralysed teen takes ACC fight to Court of Appeal

ACC and two courts have denied his claims. Now the case will go to the Court of Appeal.

Sensing Murder psychic's ad for remote service draws complaint from sceptics

The ad promoted remote healing. A group fighting pseudoscience in medicine didn't like it.

'Hopeless': Family loses injunction bid to keep father on life support

The judge urged family to talk with hospital staff about when to turn the machine off.

'My time is running out': The Chase star's heartbreaking Parkinson's update

The Sinnerman has revealed the tough reality he now faces in his health battle.

One man remains in critical condition after four affected by suspected laced drugs

One man remains in a critical condition after a warning of laced MDMA.

Teen cancer patient Julius Webb won’t let leukaemia keep him down

'I’ve got this, I just can’t wait to be home, see my friends, and play rugby again.'

Māori breastfeeding app a resounding success

More than 12,000 people have downloaded the app.

Teen vapers' dangerous new practice

Growing trend has parents and emergency services worried.

Play tackles trauma of self-inflicted death

Queenstown Maori support whānau who’ve lost loved ones to suicide.

Mental health: Shake-up of Wellington services promises better response for patients in crisis

A proposal document details changes to community services for adults in the capital.

Act's David Seymour jokes TV journalist was 'blazed' during 'tense' interview

The party leader and the journalist had a robust debate about health inequity.

'Scratching our heads': Water issue leaves top Kiwi triathletes vomiting hours after race

Triathlon NZ wants answers after high E. coli levels found in swimming water.

Could lifting weights be the secret to better skin?

New study shows resistance workouts are “surprisingly" good for your skin.

Flipping a switch and making cancers self-destruct

New York Times: Molecule could lead to drugs that make cancers work against themselves.