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Melatonin is going to be everywhere. Why aren’t sleep specialists happy about it?

The chances of building up a reliance on melatonin or sleeping pills were high.

Elder-Holmes on deadline: $5000 fine due for promoting online gambling

Nine more influencers have also received warning notices and 27 are on a watchlist.

A guide to chia, flax and hemp seeds, aka ‘super seeds’

Cooking with these seeds can make your food more nutritious with very little effort.

TV producer fell asleep on couch and never woke up: Heartbroken fiancée's fight for answers

Inquiry launched after expectant dad dies following shoulder surgery at private hospital.

Man's death after surgery: Private hospital changes policy over prescribing alcohol

The late TV producer's fiancée claims prescription “far out of touch with best practice”.

Editorial: Healthy Homes vital to protect tenants

OPINION: There is no excuse for ignorance or taking advantage of vulnerable people.

The six Kiwis set to compete in $200k 'run it straight' final

The league said all competitors are screened before its events by an 'athlete manager'.

Eleven Eastern Europeans charged in $17.4 billion US fraud

It is one of the largest such fraud busts in US history, centred on false health claims.

7 ways to get a feel-good fix of hormone oxytocin

Feeling a little stressed lately? Here are ways you can stimulate the feel-good hormone.

Does Lemsip really work? Experts weigh in on its effectiveness

Telegraph: We often reach for Lemsip when cough or flu symptoms start - but does it work?

Weight loss drug Ozempic/Wegovy is days away for NZ. Everything you need to know

Wegovy will likely be available in New Zealand from July 1.

'Distorting the market': Virtual GP service could cut patient fees, sparks sector backlash

The 24/7 service is expected to launch next month, with five providers confirmed so far.

'Loyal and great man': Club rugby stalwart dies after heart attack at training

Teammates administered immediate first aid after their teammate fell to the ground.

US report shows 150,000 travelled to another state for abortions

Many live in southern American states that ban or severely restrict abortion, data says.

Napier schoolboy, 11, dies after what was thought to be ‘routine flu’

Mateo Deveraturda was surrounded by 'love and care' in his final days at Starship.

Health NZ names next chief executive after Margie Apa resignation

Bramley has been the organisation’s interim chief executive since February 2025.

MP slams hospital discharge after homeless woman had to sleep in car

Nicola sought emergency housing but was told she was ineligible in Rotorua.

Noel Edmonds shows off bonkers health regime in NZ show

Telegraph: At 76, Noel Edmonds has never looked better.