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Health NZ refuses to release rent costs for sick baby unit that doesn’t exist

Negotiations are under way with another health provider to take on the lease.

‘I was in bed for a year’: Cancer survivor calls for $220k-a-year drug to be funded

Other patients consider moving overseas or starting a Givealittle to pay for the drug.

Woman dies after three-day delay for surgery to fix her broken leg

The 74-year-old's leg was broken after she was knocked over in a park by a dog.

I gave up sugar for a month. The results were remarkable

A high-sugar diet is linked to numerous health problems. Here’s how to tame a sweet tooth.

Are 4 minutes in the shower enough to get clean?

A long hot shower may be comforting, but will it clean you better than a short wash?

'The only one that’s ever worked': Pill funding welcomed by endometriosis patient

'This will really help, especially young women who are learning to manage the disease.'

Opinion: 'Serious financial pressure' – hospices need a financial lifeline

OPINION: Under the current system, hospices won’t be able to meet this demand.

From slushies to cereal bars: Five foods doctors think kids should never eat

Many playtime favourites have high quantities of unhealthy ingredients.

Doctor gave student erectile dysfunction meds, told him it was for jetlag

The doctor was discharged without conviction, avoided suspension and kept his name secret.

‘A tragedy’: Guru fined after Kiwi woman dies at magic mushroom retreat

Diane Mathews was fined $3000 for supplying magic mushrooms at a retreat.

What broccoli does to your heart and prostate health

Brocolli has a lot to offer from boosting our gut health to warding off dementia.

‘No imminent danger’: Pope Francis’ condition stabilises

Pope Francis is 88 and has been hospitalised since February 14 with pneumonia.

Health NZ apologises over woman’s month-long wait for ultrasound results

A New Plymouth woman's ultrasound results were delayed for a month.

Napier healthcare services in the spotlight at public meeting

An opposition MP and city leaders are expected at Thursday night's meeting.

‘Improving but significant work ahead’: Tairawhiti’s immunisation push

Tairawhiti achieved the highest ED efficiency, with 92.2% treated in six hours.

Cancer patients left with no hot water in Auckland hospital ward

Transplant patient struggled to wash using kettle-boiled water and disposable bowl.

What’s the healthiest oil? Here’s how they compare

Olive oil has lots of benefits, but other vegetable oils can be good for your health too.

Labrador Hogan at work

Hogan the labradoor at work in the lab at K9MD headquarters detecting ovarian cancer. Video / K9MD