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Growing anxiety over ban on herbal remedies

Hundreds of herbal medicinal products will be banned from sale in Britain next year.

E-cigarette seller hit with warning

Injured bus driver's wife grateful to quick-thinking helpers

The wife of Ross McSheffrey, who was pinned under his own bus yesterday, has paid tribute to his rescuers.

Medical letters found in the rubbish

Residents of the Claudelands area of Hamilton East are being urged to contact Waikato Hospital if they find any medical referral letters in their rubbish.

Appeal on caregiver ruling disappoints commissioner

The Chief Human Rights Commissioner is 'deeply disappointed' the Crown is to appeal a High Court ruling on caregivers' rights.

Toxic toy leaves toddler in agony

A toddler spent a night writhing in agony after playing with a toy containing toxic levels of lead. The toy gun was one of eight toys the Commerce Commission last week warned were unsafe.

Should parents of disabled adults get Govt support?

'Xmas Scrooges' fight caregiver-pay ruling

The Ministry of Health is to appeal a court ruling that parents caring for disabled adult children are eligible for financial support.

24 babies born in 24 hours - but staff cope

Waitakere Hospital staff delivered a record 24 babies in 24 hours on Thursday.