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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?

Nervous about Norovirus while cruising? Check if your ship is on this list.

Jeremy Clarkson was ‘maybe days away’ from fatal heart attack

Former Top Gear presenter faced a 'sudden deterioration' in his health while on holiday.

Health NZ managers ate $9000 of canapés as financial crisis loomed

Health NZ spent $60,000 on catering for 300 top leaders at a conference.

Act copping the blame for much of the anti-Māori rhetoric, Seymour says

David Seymour looks back over 12 months in power.

Is it better to eat before a workout or after?

New York Times: How you time your meals can influence your workouts.

Opinion: Eight steps to a world-class health system in NZ

OPINION: There are many places in the country where medical care is inaccessible.

ChatGPT-like AI models can correctly forecast hospital flu surges

AI models similar to popular ChatGPT may help stretched hospitals manage bumper flu years.

Letters: Congrats – now bring the Cup home to defend

OPINION: 'Massive numbers of spectators will spend lavishly in hotels and restaurants.'

Psychedelic Nation: Fresh research about NZ’s hallucinogenic drug users

Psychedelic drug use is on the rise in NZ. A group of young researchers is learning why.

Fears for knock-on effect of Health NZ proposal for hospital

'We don’t want to see any dilution of services in Whanganui.'

No assisted dying oversight for seven months as doctors sound alarm

A newly appointed committee is working double-time to catch up on the reports.

Do weight loss drugs really work - and can you even get them in NZ?

Clinical trials are finding amazing impacts of new versions of the drugs.

Female Viagra? How to lift low libido in women

Majority of women report low libido; causes range from hormonal changes to trauma.

The symptoms of perimenopause – and six signs it’s nearing its end

Telegraph: Hormonal changes during perimenopause can start years before menopause.

Can exercise get rid of hangover symptoms?

There are countless hangover 'cures' out there - could exercise be one?

The 'exercise snacks' as effective as a 20-minute walk

These micro-exercises can help you burn calories, lose weight and more.

Expert advice and real-life experiences to get you through menopause

10 stories with advice on how to deal with menopause, or support someone going through it.