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BlackRock says new $100m-plus stake notice 'administrative error'

Drama from Australia on the day would-be target issues annual result.

80 deaths, and most of this is preventable, says Dr Jane O’Hallahan

Cervical cancer screening to be fully funded for wāhine Māori.

For the first time, there’s a pill for postpartum depression

New York Times: The pill may encourage more treatment for the debilitating condition.

Nurse & teacher pay: What they earn in Govt deals and how it compares to Aus

Nurses have accepted a new offer and teachers are deciding - so who is better off?

Prospective health ministers lock horns in robust debate as election looms

The battle is on to convince voters which party can deliver better health outcomes.

Cecilia Robinson: Giving smartphones to kids - our unseen health crisis

OPINION: I see the catastrophic rise in mental health concerns among children and teens.

Feeling depressed? Just a handful of nuts could help

Just a few nuts could cut the risk of depression by almost a fifth.

GP funding model 'not fit-for-purpose', say doctors

NZ needs to incentivise and train GPs to make the job worthwhile, according to a report.

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.'

Elderly woman dies after being dropped from hospital stretcher

Her family said she had "a good innings" but died tragically while being transported home.

Is red meat bad for you? And does the type matter?

Most of us are vaguely aware we shouldn't eat too much red meat, but why?

Sir Ian Taylor: Chest pains, a hospital visit, and reflections on modern-day NZ

OPINION: No one is offering anything that looks remotely like a vision for health.

Nurses accept latest pay offer, strike action called off

Planned strike action this week will not go ahead.

‘Better equipped than ever’: Trio of emergency assets a win for Hawke’s Bay

A new station, rapid response vehicle and health shuttle were dedicated on Monday.

Midwifery failings: Baby took 14 minutes to take her first breath

The newborn suffered a head injury that could have a profound impact on her life.

'I removed the tubes and walked out': Discharged from hospital ED at 2am

'I was disoriented and I was upset about the way I had been spoken to.'

Too busy to exercise? Here’s how to meet your targets in just two days

Telegraph: Expert tips and tricks for 'weekend warriors'.

Dave Letele delivers knock out ratings hit for TVNZ - and signs for another two episodes

Heavyweight with Dave Letele knocks out the competition to set up two more shows.