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New York Times: My mother was told I'd never speak and would need to be institutionalised.
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Focus: Is it time to ditch masks?
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Watch: Is it time to ditch masks?
As Covid numbers continue to decline, the Government could look at easing mask mandates.
Why travelling long-haul with a toddler was the best thing I ever did
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Elderly woman repeatedly given wrong dose of heart meds in aged-care facility
The woman was administered an incorrect dose six times by six different nurses.
Anaesthetist gave woman morphine without consent, HDC rules
The woman said morphine could cause her heart rate to slow to an abnormally low rate.
Covid-19: Should NZ be in a hurry for new boosters?
NZ lags behind in getting new Omicron-targeted boosters - but experts see no great hurry.
Covid-19: 1296 new cases, 4 deaths; NZ's case rates may fall further yet - modeller
There are 1,296 new cases today and four deaths related to the virus.
Covid-19: Experts warn it may be too soon to relax mask mandates
'There is a lot riding on the decisions that are being made right now,' a top expert says.
Covid-19: What NZ flu data is revealing about coronavirus
Piggy-backing a major flu survey has given modellers a nifty insight into Covid-19 rates.
Roof going on new $300m+ North Shore Hospital block
New block rising at the near-capacity hospital with big staffing pressures
Report: Pilot programme would give meth users substitute drug to escape addiction
Kiwis having trouble quitting meth would be given controlled doses under new proposal.
Bondi Rescue star dies after cancer battle
Bondi Rescue lifeguard Terry McDermott has died after a battle with cancer.
'I get it wrong': Radio star on navigating influencing and kids
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'If everybody ate the average NZer's diet, we'd need another planet'
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People 'are going to die' — Westport hospital desperation
Emergency doctor situation in West Coast town is so dire it is 'on the verge of collapse'.
Fears hospital services will be cut in Dunedin
Entire wards could be dropped from the new Dunedin Hospital's inpatient building.
Jane Fonda reveals she is battling cancer for the third time
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Counterfeit: Businessman admits making fake vaccine passes
Man claimed unvaccinated people were being "unfairly disadvantaged".
$15 Fakeaway Friday: Game changing dumpling hack
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Two deaths a month and one serious injury a day on building sites, stats show
Experts are calling for a "renewed focus" on construction health and safety.
'No known cure': Topp Twin forced to stop chemo due to side-effect
Lynda and Jools have given fans an update on their brave battle.
Nursing Council suspends anti-transgender activist
"All because I have criticised the jab and state a woman is an adult human female."
'Priscilla is a miracle': The woman not expected to recover - until she did
'You have to keep fighting the system ... I never gave up on Priscilla.'
Masks off?: Government looks at scrapping mandates in some health settings
Disability support providers are concerned about the impact of the proposed changes.
Deadly bird flu back and killing flocks in US
Bird flu was detected in two flocks in Meeker County, Minnesota.
Pain, fear, stigma: What people who survived monkeypox want you to know
New York Times: Seven patients share their stories of devastating symptoms.
'Proudest thing I had done for mum': All Black prop backs prostate campaign after losing dad to cancer
Joe Moody's dad passed away two years ago with prostate cancer.
'She is too young to die': Family take legal action after hospital advises to let 44yo mum die
Mum, 75, sits at daughter's bedside ready to do CPR - as hospital won't do it.
Big companies oppose smoking bill's limit of tobacco retailers
Under the bill, a maximum number of retailers would be approved to sell tobacco products.