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‘It’s ludicrous’: ACC refuses surgery for woman injured in dodgem car crash

She was sitting in a stationary bumper car when she was rammed from behind.

Positive update in Celine Dion's health battle

The singer had to cancel a series of tour dates after her SPS diagnosis.

Man chased doctor with crossbow

Jade Follett also attacked a DHB car with a tomahawk, the judge said.

How to increase your ‘healthspan’ by a decade

Telegraph: 'What’s the point of living longer if your life sucks?'

Opinion: 'Bone-breaker' fever got me - I was sick for days

The ‘Asian tiger’ mosquito that spreads dengue has been spotted in 30 European countries.

Calls grow for tighter vaping rules in NZ

Survey shows 209 per cent increase in daily vaping among 13-14yos.

'Worrying trend': Antidepressants use in children, teens jumps 53% in five years

Watchdog's report identifies several major problems with public mental health services.

How did our drinking habits change during the pandemic?

The results may shock you.

Ambulances waiting longer to drop off patients to hospital

One paramedic tells of a more than two-hour wait before handing over a patient.

Govt's promise for extra nurses not enough to fix ‘decades of understaffing’

Health advocates say funding for more nurses nationwide not going to make a difference.

Matt Heath: Don't worry, be happy

OPINION: Worrying is pointless - lean into the good stuff right in front of you instead.

Why social media could be benefitting women's body image

Social media can negatively impact body image – but it's a complex and nuanced picture.

19-year-old's cancer scare baffles doctors

After noticing a bump on her elbow, the 19-year-old was given a frightening diagnosis.

Fletcher Hawkesby’s testicular cancer battle makes change in school

His old school is promoting testicular awareness after he shared his journey.

Psychologist group warns not enough youth and child specialists to meet growing demand

Some practices are even being forced to turn new clients away.

The world’s most miserable countries revealed

The annual “misery index” list has been announced.

Amputee who was sexually harassed at Hutt Hospital claims her call bell was disconnected

'He just kept coming in', Linda Worrall says.

Tragedy and joy: Kiwi parents’ heartbreaking arrival of twin boys

New parents share the elation and deep grief.