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China’s growing concern about possible Trump presidency, the fight to make dental care free and union meetings for Health NZ nurses to be held.
Opinion: NZ needs to rethink multi-bed hospital rooms
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Letters: Polkinghorne and health authorities' apology script
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World-first NZ study: Are baby food pouches really unhealthy for kids?
NZ researchers test claims baby food pouches are unhealthy – with surprising results.
The six symptoms and warning signs of a stroke
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All Blacks sweating as injury doubt looms over two key players for Ireland clash
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The diet for life that reduces your risk of dementia
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Health workers worried about violence as police pull back on mental health call-outs
Health NZ's scrambling to bring in new ways to cope with people in mental health distress.
Can apple cider vinegar really do wonders for your health?
Studies have shown the elixir has many health benefits, but there are caveats.
Gamechanger: New HB clinic to improve access to cancer diagnosis and treatment
'This clinic marks a transformative moment for the Hawke’s Bay region.'
Caught on camera: South Auckland dairies illegally sell single cigarettes
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Barry Soper on a year of health issues: 'Three months in hospital was like being in prison'
His health issues have Soper reflecting ahead of the birth of his seventh child.
'Blows us away': Teen positive despite cancer ordeal
Fashion show to fund Te Puke teen’s cancer fight.
Myeloma warrior woman: Hamiltonian's brave fight against incurable cancer
The 60yo showed no cancer signs until an unrelated netball injury landed her in hospital.
'Similar to concussion': New brain injury warning to NZDF troops over explosives
Brain damage links to blast waves prompt a warning to military personnel.
Claire Trevett: Dodging hospital protests won't help Luxon's problem in health go away
Turning a blind eye to protesters won't help Luxon address the problem with health.
'Disgusting': Toddler hospitalised multiple times due to mouldy rental
Tenancy Tribunal backs her mum, who says her child's health has been permanent affected.
Documents reveal Treasury’s fears for Health NZ's finances: 'The more we hear, the worse it sounds'
Treasury expects the desired $2b in savings will be extremely hard to achieve.
How to reignite the spark in your long term relationship
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Health Ministry says emergency preparedness may be deprioritised with staff, budgets pressure
Auditor-General has written to Parliament’s Health Select Committee.
I got herpes after leaving a 20-year relationship. Here's why it's not a big deal
80% of Kiwis have the herpes virus. What do you do about it if you're one of them?
'Her legacy': Auckland mum dies as cancer drug is funded
Adrienne Smithson spent her last months fighting for wider access to the medication.
You cannot divide, dictate, cut, restrict, ignore and instruct your way to a healthy health service - Rob Campbell
'We must continue to mend our broken health system'
'Huge step forward' for Kiwi women as Pharmac funds new menopause drug
The announcement comes amid a global shortage of transdermal oestrogen patches.
'Love you for all the days': Young mum dies after cancer battle, leaving two kids
Her 8-year-old daughter farewelled her by saying, 'I will love you for all the days'.
How did halloumi become a health food?
It’s packed with protein but loaded with salt - experts weigh in on the Cypriot cheese.
Labour calls for review of Mike King’s charity funding after 'problematic' alcohol claims
King, of I am Hope and Gumboot Friday, says 'alcohol is the solution' for mental illness.
Bird flu detected in pigs for the first time
The mammals are described as effective ‘mixing vessels’ for influenza.
'Ruthless': Sam Neill condemns Govt over proposed Dunedin hospital cuts
The Hollywood actor has weighed into the Dunedin Hospital cutbacks saga.