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Hospital without night doctors is safe, Health NZ says
Dargaville Hospital a-okay, although high-risk patients taken to Whangārei Hospital.
'Like mini helicopters': Warm weather and barbeques bring bad blowfly buzz
Blowflies and barbeques are making an early return to Hawke's Bay.
Cardi B hospitalised after 'medical emergency'
The rapper has pulled out of a headline festival slot.
'So dire': Hospital staff refuse to care for racially abusive patient
More than 30 staff agreed not to look after the man until his behaviour was addressed.
Opinion: The forgotten cancer – lives at stake as we wait for Govt action
OPINION: More than 21,000 Kiwis are living with a blood cancer.
Is bone broth really brimming with health benefits?
New York Times: Is there any science behind the TikTok health claims?
Keeping Dargaville Hospital open '100% political decision', leaked email says
Staff say keeping the hospital "fully functioning" is a political, not clinical, decision.
Five reasons why you can’t stop snacking
Going without that afternoon bite of cake can leave us feeling not quite right.
Healthcare in NZ: Why do GPs charge different amounts?
It could depend on where you live, and how much you earn.
Letters: Next on the menu – healthy $3 lunches for MPs
OPINION: 'Currently the price of a meal at Bellamys is between $35 and $60.'
How mould exposure poses a dangerous health risk
Mould exposure symptoms aren't obvious - they can mimic a cold or feeling tired.
'I was begging them': Man with broken neck went home fed up after ED wait
"They just didn't take my concerns seriously," Urlich reflects on his ordeal.
Hay fever: How can you tell what you're allergic to?
The exact timing of the symptoms depends on your exposure to an allergen.
Covid-19: Modellers watch for early signs of uptick toward fourth summer wave
There are early signs of an uptick in Covid-19 cases as new variant slowly gains foothold.
Hate noisy restaurants? Stick this in your ear
New York Times: How earbuds can help you hear your dining companions.
The signs sparking concern for King Charles' health on Aussie tour
'Several cancer treatments can cause soreness of the lips.'
Getting older? It might be time to hire a trainer
New York Times: Personal training isn’t just for the young.
Aussie aged care firm offers Kiwis up to $10k, free housing to cross ditch for jobs
This latest recruitment drive comes as our aged care sector faces shortfalls.
Letters: Time to call it, Auckland – Grant Dalton was right all along
OPINION: 'One can only admire the man for what has worked out to be an inspired decision.'
Early diagnosis of high blood pressure could save lives, experts warn
Telegraph: Knowing and checking your blood pressure numbers is essential for health.
Aussie mum nearly died after drinking ‘too much’ water
Told to drink more water, the woman was “slowly drowning herself” with excessive habit.
'100% preventable': Man dies after hospital fall, more than 24-hour wait in ED
Kerry Mason's father Brian Brosnahan died after a 'huge fall' on a hospital ward.
At 23, I faced infertility from chemo. I refused to freeze my eggs
As a young breast-cancer patient, she thought fertility treatments sounded horrendous.
Scared of the dentist? Here’s how to cope
New York Times: Don’t skip appointments - try these strategies instead.
“100% preventable”: Daughter says father died after “huge fall” on hospital ward
Kerry Mason believes an overwhelmed health system contributed to her dad Brian Brosnahan’s death at Rotorua Hospital. Video / Mike Scott / Michael Morrah
'He has lost his profession': Former doctor faces reality of anti-vaccine stance
Judge: Eye surgeon could have stopped practising but chose to try to bend the rules.
'Nightmare': Man declared dead wakes up minutes before docs prepare to remove heart
'You could see he had tears coming down. He was crying visibly.'
'Tragic events': Man at risk of self harm taken home by social workers, then took his own life
Social workers overlooked critical information after getting limited handover from police.
Why controlling blood sugar is crucial for your health
New York Times: How do food, sleep and exercise affect blood sugar?
The car with a rooftop satellite that’s become a Wairoa health 'game-changer'
The Starlink satellite has nullified all mobile black spots in rural Hawke's Bay areas.
Northland dad with rare cancer 'blown away' by donations and support
Policeman Owen Pihema is having surgery in Australia to remove his rare cancer.
Have you sailed on the dirtiest cruise ship?
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