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Specialists in public and private face conflict of interest

Clinicians could abuse their power by pushing patients to private practise. So do they?

Meth in dishwashing liquid; The new gangs infiltrating NZ

Specialist "cells" of transnational organised crime syndicates have entered New Zealand.

Timaru tastes best: Town has top tap water

The location of NZ's best tasting tap water has been revealed, and it isn't Auckland.

The hospital ward with 12 hospital beds - and 500 assaults a year

The figures on assaults within Ward 10A paint a disturbing picture.

'Pure fantasy': Govt's unaffordable $24 million pilot

What happens when you give disabled people all the help they need? Govt is finding out.

How 800 New Zealand cancer patients could be saved every year

Hamilton mum-of-five battling brain cancer wants New Zealanders to know there's hope.

Booze nation: Kiwis drinking less, but 1 in 3 still bingeing

Kiwis drink three standard drinks - or three mid-strength beers - a day on average.

Toddler death: DHB apologises to family, staff 'deeply affected'

"This was a tragic situation ... such tragedies impact us deeply."

Bay chairwoman says sacking of Waikato DHB has no impact on her role

Sally Webb said resigning from the Waikato DHB had no impact on her roles as BOP chair

'Postcode lottery' for weight loss treatment

Your chances of getting the surgery are influenced by where you live, expert tells.

One in hospital after another measles outbreak

The cases follow outbreaks in Christchurch and Auckland.

'Dirty, filthy environment': Further allegations about mental-health ward

"I wouldn't want my children to go there. I wouldn't put my dog in there."

Bloodstains, faeces and double-bunking: Ex-patient queries ward conditions

DHB denies mental health ward is filthy, saying coffee stains had been mistaken for blood.

Breakthrough NZ research: How C-section babies may miss health benefits

World-first study to reveal the health benefits of non-Caesarean births.

Waikato DHB lawyer calls for coroner on Nicky Stevens' inquest to be investigated for improper conduct

Waikato DHB criticises conduct of coroner who found fault in its care of Nicky Stevens.

Priority MMR vaccinations mean some people face 'short wait'

The priority group is people aged 12 months to 28 years who have never been vaccinated.

Hospital massacre response under review

Plans for dealing with mass-casualty events to be reviewed in light of massacre.

Half of Māori and Pacific deaths in NZ avoidable

Avoidable death rates for Māori and Pacific a travesty, NZ Medical Journal says.