Life at stake: Doctor pleads case for desperate patient
Steph Aston has been diagnosed with a life-threatening disease - but she can't get help.
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Ministry warns of dangers of purchasing medicines online
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Personal medicines dropped from NZ arrival card
A new arrival card will come into effect on October 1.
Ten people poisoned by synthetic cannabis in 48 hours
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MS patient tells of stress of meeting Pharmac criteria
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Nanogirl: Organs grown on demand
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Comment: Is medical cannabis a wolf in sheep's clothing?
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Nats draw up own bill on medicinal cannabis
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