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Health NZ confirms 600 staff are taking voluntary redundancy amid major job cut proposals.
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Kiwi nurse's relationship with baby's dad was 'too soon' but not misconduct
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Alcohol-free drinks to try this summer
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$31.1m mental health facility opens at Gisborne Hospital
New Gisborne unit prioritises early intervention with two short-stay beds for better care.
As a doctor, here’s what I have learned from my own Alzheimer’s disease
After years treating Alzheimer’s patients, a neurologist shares his own fight against it.
Māori dentist graduates as specialist, breaking 50-year gap at Otago
Dr Jonathan Martin urges Māori rangatahi to pursue healthcare, saying 'Your cultural identity is your greatest strength.'
Letters: Memo to bootcamp critics – progress requires trial and error
OPINION: 'Expecting a 100% performance rate from any new initiative ... is naive.'
Reduce the beer belly: How to help men get rid of their belly fat
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Health system needs 3450 more doctors and 4100 more nurses in next decade
There has been huge growth in nursing numbers but gaps remain, Health NZ says.
Council's alcohol policy targets harm in 23 high-crime suburbs
Health advocates praise Auckland's new policy, aiming to curb alcohol-related harm.
Auckland couple claim health issues linked to recalled Kmart Christmas quilt
Kmart has released a statement after a Kiwi couple experienced frightening symptoms.
Northland hospitals struggle with IT outages, staff shortages escalate
Whangārei doctor warns: 'Co-opting healthcare assistants for calls is wildly inappropriate.'
Healthcare workers walk off in rolling strikes across NZ
Nurses, midwives, and healthcare assistants strike over low pay and staffing issues.
Breaking barriers: How new doctor champions Māori health in medicine
Carlton Irving graduates from Otago Medical School, pushes 'pure work ethic'.
'Way overdue': Mental health unit budget rises by $17m, completion further delayed
The unit was initially expected to be finished in 2023.
Letters: Humanity forgotten in healthcare squeeze
OPINION: 'People are not a business.'
How a healthy diet can help treat ADHD
Telegraph: Gut health has been found to play a pivotal role in managing ADHD symptoms.
Seven ways to ‘cure’ your hangover
Let go of myths like 'hair of the dog' – hangovers require a multifaceted approach.
Much of dementia could be preventable – these 12 steps can help reboot your brain
Telegraph: These strategies can help anti-age your memory in midlife.
'Brutually beautiful': Late Kiwi boxer survived heart attack to win NZ title, friend says
Richard Tutaki had seven-year boxing hiatus before winning New Zealand heavyweight title.
'Thought we had lost her': 7yo girl's miracle recovery after shock accident
Blenheim 7-year-old Isla nearly died after a freak accident.
Paige's fight: Terminally ill woman shares her journey to inspire others
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Less than 18 months to live: How this 26-year-old lives with cancer
Paige Suisted wants to be remembered for something good with the time she has left.
Has menopause made you ache all over? There’s a name for that
NY Times: Women's muscle and joint pains of ageing could be linked to a loss of estrogen.
Are all sunscreens created equal?
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Surviving the festive rush: Health tips for a stress-free holiday
Northlanders seek tips to reduce Christmas stress, from shopping to family gatherings.
The alcoholic drinks making you anxious – and what to have instead
Telegraph: When it comes to the post-booze jitters, not all alcohol is equal.