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Well-known Kāpiti doctor set to retire
Dr Sue Wilson has been working in the health sector for a long time.

Why doesn’t NZ screen for prostate cancer? Calls for a pilot grow, but officials warn of risks
The Prostate Cancer Foundation wants an initial pilot for all men aged over 50.

More than 9,000 NZ health workers have registered to work in Australia in past year
There has been a 'significant increase in applications' in the past 12 months.

The surprising health benefits of sub-zero temperatures
Telegraph: How beneficial is stepping into a freezing tube?

Pharmacist who heckled Ardern struck off after denouncing Govt's Covid response
The pharmacist heckled the former PM at a press conference, leading to it being shut down.

Bruce Willis' family is "soaking up every moment"
Insider reveals the heartbreaking truth of the 'Die Hard' actor's diagnosis.

Curious Kids: Why do some farts smell and some don’t?
Find out why farts smell and what may cause the stench.

Cancer killed her father and drained her family's bank accounts - now she needs $180k to fight her disease
Caitlin Umbers lost her dad last year - now she needs urgent surgery in Germany.

Paralytic shellfish toxins warning in Waikato
Affected areas include south of Raglan down to Kawhia and Aotea harbours.

Why spending some time alone could be good for the soul
Findings from a new study challenge the notion that solitude makes lonely people.

Rude awakening: Waking up without an alarm better for your health
Opinion: These days, for most people, their phone is their alarm clock.

'Intelligent option': Ex-IHC board member suggests unhappy residents move
Shelley Payne wrote a scathing open letter defending IHC/IDEA Services, slating Whaikaha.

'Despicable': Thief steals wallet of crash victim receiving CPR on roadside, $600 gone from account
'To be honest, I’m disgusted... how is that okay?"

'Bunch of losers' - Peters strafes political opponents in fiery first debate
It came as leaders launched into the first Parliamentary debate this term.

Cecilia Robinson: NZ’s healthcare system needs a major technology upgrade
OPINION: It's essential we upgrade our health system's technological infrastructure.

'Hell of a hill': Removal of car park outside cancer centre 'cruel', says relative
The council says it removed the park for safety reasons.

10,000 deaths a year: How NZ could be treating heart health better
Cardiovascular diseases kill thousands every year - and many of them are preventable.

Two arrests on Auckland motorways as Te Pāti Māori protests disperse
Te Pāti Māori says protests planned today are 'just the start' - taking aim at new Govt.

Waikato Uni confident of med school despite Act request for new costings
The $380m project has raised questions over cost, staffing and the funding process.

Rob Campbell: Health equity cannot be achieved by Te Whatu Ora
Former health chairman addresses equity in health.

Te Whatu Ora employee granted bail after alleged Covid vaccination data breach
The man shouted 'freedom' as he was taken back to the cells.