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Baby died after mouth and nose blocked - Coroner

Sea slugs returning to Auckland beaches

The toxic sea slugs which sparked health warnings at Auckland beaches last year appear to be on their way back.

Teen loses limbs in battle against shocking disease

Drug's price tumbles

Heart attack treatment warning

Unified approach best way to support families, says expert

Blood donor slump leads to recruitment drive at universities

The number of new blood donors has slumped by nearly 20 per cent, creating anxiety over the future of the life-saving service.

Mixed messages on babies in bed

Calls for mothers to stop sleeping with their newborn children are being ignored by some hospitals and birthing centres.

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IHC confronts 'huge issue' of disabled living longer

Doctors think scope of medical lab review too narrow

<i>Editorial</i>: Talk is not enough, Minister

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'Green light' worry in smoking test

It's billed as the test to scare smokers into quitting, but now some public health groups say it may encourage some to keep on puffing.

<i>Unsung Heroes:</i> Daughter's cancer fight inspires bread run

Otago study backs Cartwright findings

Treasury opposed increase in tobacco tax

Pain relief drug funded