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Where the wild things are

There is food for free all around Auckland - you just have to know where to look.

Second time round for controversial hospital book

Doctor champion for abused children

Renowned professor killed in fire

The house fire in which renowned medical professor Sir Don Beaven has died was not suspicious, say police.

Roll up, roll up - US newspaper seeks marijuana critic

A US newspaper wants a marijuana critic to review Colorado's hundreds of legalised cannabis dispensaries and their products.

Aids vaccine progress

Swine flu fatal in pregnancy

Rural health hero put patients first

Cold and flu medicine will need prescription

People wanting to buy cold and flu tablets with pseudoephedrine will need a prescription from their doctor.

Labtests improving, but slowly - doctors group

Projects range from Maori culture to volcanic forces

Clampdown imminent on sales of P ingredients

Tighter restrictions on the sale of over-the-counter cold and flu tablets containing pseudoephedrine, the main ingredient in P, are on the way.

Drug may heal injured brains

No cough, cold medicine for kids - Medsafe

First NZ patient receives pig cell transplant

A 47-year-old man has become the first patient in NZ to receive an implant of pig cells to treat type 1 diabetes.

Trio awarded Nobel Prize for chromosome discovery