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Steve Maharey: Why the Government made its own problem with Pharmac

OPINION: The Pharmac model has done irreparable damage.

'It's insane': Patient advocate criticises tax cuts as people fundraise for surgeries, cancer treatments

Budget 2024 did not deliver the much-promised funding for 13 new cancer drugs.

'Jump the queue': C-section private surgery quota at Auckland Hospital ongoing dispute

The proposed rules come after years of tension centred on high c-section rates.

'I felt exposed': Woman's fears after info stolen in Covid data breach

The woman feared a harmful person from her past could have accessed her information.

Is heat actually good for sore muscles?

NY Times: From hot tubs to heating pads, what are the best ways to ease muscle pain?

How Friday-night running became more popular than going out for a drink

More people are ditching weekend pints in favour of the social run.

Men’s Health Week: Expert advice how to take care of men’s wellbeing

From cancer to fitness, a curated collection of expert advice just for men.

The health risks of being a skinny old person – and how to stay strong in your 70s and beyond

Telegraph: Exercise can stop our bodies from dwindling, and it’s never too late to start.

When Covid and the flu collide – is our healthcare system ready?

OPINION: A double-whammy of illnesses may deliver New Zealand its sickest winter yet.

‘Outrageous’ difference in fees charged to cancer patients by private clinics

Some patients regularly travel long distances to access cheaper private care.

Sperm donor who was told he had no biological children finds son on DNA testing website

DNA testing websites are muddying the sensitive process of matching donors with families.

Explained: What’s the deal with sick leave changes?

And why do part-time workers have the same number of days off, anyway?

'Death sentence' living in NZ: Mum paying $180k for surgery in Germany

'If we didn’t go ... within the next five years I’ll die.'

I rowed across the Atlantic with stage 3 bowel cancer

Felicity was fit and healthy when doctors found a tumour in her bowel.

Opinion: Donating a kidney could save a life - but would it shorten mine?

OPINION: Joanna Wane looks at why sometimes it’s easier to give than receive.

Mystery shopper finds vape stores openly selling banned products, failing to check ID

New rules for vaping are now in place. A mystery shopper found widespread non-compliance.

Letters: Luxon has broken his contract with voters

OPINION: A cancer patient reacts to the lack of Budget funding for life-saving drugs.

Mum couldn't recognise her own children before mid-life epilepsy diagnosis

When Antoinette's symptoms began at 42 she feared early dementia.