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Prime house site or land for disabled workers? Charity makes hard decision

The prime Whangārei site is to be sold so CCS Disability Action can continue its work.

'Your wife’s a lucky woman': Disturbing allegations mount against former NZ Police doctor

16 former police recruits have now raised concerns about the retired GP’s examinations.

Mpox cases linked to Queentown’s Winter Pride Festival more than double

Health NZ has confirmed six more cases, bringing the total to 11.

How much do teenage boys really need to eat?

Yes, most teenage boys really do need to eat a lot of food.

Twist in case against Kiwi-born driver who killed five in horror pub crash

William Swale suffered a severe hypoglycaemic episode and passed out before the crash.

The scientist who bans ultra-processed food at home

Times: Nutritionist Federica Amati may run the healthiest household in Britain.

Can mouth-taping lead to a better night’s sleep?

Is it a legitimate health practice, or just another online fad?

The six worst foods for your gut health

These are the most serious offenders.

These 6 habits helped successful dieters lose weight and keep it off

Protein, fibre, and variety in your diet can help you lose more weight.

‘North Korean’: Health boss wouldn't request gag orders on staff, NDAs under review

Lester Levy faced a grilling at a select committee.

Food, sleep, steps: Is tracking our health healthy?

Keeping track of what we eat and how much we sleep can be exhausting.

'We all miss him': Mum-of-four on losing husband to blood cancer

Every day eight New Zealanders are diagnosed with a form of blood cancer.

Sir Brian May's wife gives health update after he suffers stroke

'You have to take things slowly, chill a bit. He’s not that kind of animal!'

Letters: Health NZ v nurses – what's really up with staffing levels?

OPINION: Also in today's letters – climate policy, speed limits and sentencing reforms.

Family of man who died at Buller Hospital waiting for answers amid investigation

A petition urging MPs to act urgently to support Buller healthcare was delivered.

Bedroom swelter: Too hot upstairs in new Auckland terraces, apartments

Free-standing fans, airconditioning units, ceiling fans and heat pumps go into bedrooms.

Why poo problems could put you at risk of varicose veins

A gastroenterologist explains what causes varicose veins.

Antibiotic resistance could cause over 39 million deaths by 2050

One study forecast a near-70% future increase in deaths due to antimicrobial resistance.