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Melatonin to be sold over counter at NZ pharmacies, 'magic mushroom' rules relaxed

The Government has also approved the use of psilosybin, known as magic mushrooms.

Auckland ICU doctor's book exposes NZ health system crisis from the inside

Mismanaged priorities, hospital bullies, public vs private - Dr Ivor Popovich tells all.

NZ's next big export? Medicinal cannabis mission off to Europe

Big overseas markets for medicinal cannabis spur a Kiwi trade trip.

New vaccine panel: RFK jnr appoints critics after dismissal

He dismissed 17 experts, citing conflicts with pharmaceutical companies.

How brisk walking could transform cancer recovery outcomes

Study shows 90.3% of exercisers survived, compared with 83.2% in a control group.

She was meant to be in Europe. Instead, she paid $36k for a cancer drug

'I never expected to get sick in my retirement like this.'

Living forever: Inside the booming anti-ageing industry

The longevity market, including gene therapies, is worth more than $1 trillion.

How to stop being so hard on yourself

New York Times: Cultivating self-compassion can actually help you cope better.

'My heart is broken': Family mourn 'hero' surgeon at public memorial

Dr Parma Nand rose from 'extreme poverty' to become a top surgeon.

The many faces of OCD: What the disorder really looks like

New York Times: OCD symptoms can consume over an hour daily, causing significant distress.

How Hailey Bieber overcame a life-threatening postpartum ordeal

Hailey Bieber suffered complications after her son Jack's birth last year.

Proposed urgent care services and Te Kura enrolments increase | NZ Herald News Update

Budget to provide $164 million towards urgent care services and New Zealand correspondence school Te Kura continues to see enrolments rise. Video / NZ Herald

Doctor who drugged and secretly filmed med student allowed to keep working

The Medical Council want him suspended, but the High Court disagreed.

'I'm a recidivist offender': Woman's journey from criminal to mentor

Allen has 178 convictions and has devoted herself to helping Northland addicts recover

Pharmacist made $126k selling stolen medication on Trade Me

Jayant Patel was caught after his boss checked his CCTV and hired a private investigator.

Opinion: I’m a GP - these are the six most commonly asked questions

Telegraph opinion: Classic patient concerns, and how one doctor answers them.