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Hand-washing failures spark "huge concern" it's accelerating the spread of deadly bugs.
Revealed: Most NZ school kids have a cellphone by age 11
School census finds most children have their own phone by Year 7.
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Simple, cheap test saves 4 newborns' lives
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Another 37 cases overnight: Auckland measles 'epidemic'
Almost a third of Auckland cases occurred in the last eight days, most in South Auckland.
Education Ministry: It's not a reading 'U-turn'
The Ministry of Education denies that it has done a U-turn on reading.
Bike riding worst sport for head injuries in kids, new study shows
Recreational sports is more likely to cause head injuries in kids than contact sports.
Under pressure: $5m to unlock secrets of silent killer
Auckland University scientists aim to solve health issue that affects 1bn people.
The immunisation fallout: NZ set to lose measles 'all-clear' status
Kiwi kids at "growing risk" of dying from measles if the Government does not act soon.
Gran's 'rare' mercy: When murder doesn't merit life in prison
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More than 100 gather for Hong Kong protest
Unlike the first protest, today's event was free of any physical conflict.
Only in NZ: Falling preschool obesity is unique worldwide
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Seymour's letter to Chinese: Stop interfering in NZ's internal affairs
Epsom MP David Seymour pens strongly worded letter to Chinese Consul General in Auckland.
Falling through the cracks: Boy thought he was 'too dumb to learn'
Children who can't see are struggling to learn and thinking they are dumb.
China Consulate General condemns Hong Kong protests, slams media reports
Students who stood up for the love of Hong Kong and opposed splitting the country praised.
New Zealander wins prestigious statistics prize
New Zealander Hadley Wickham is honoured and excited to receive the statistics award.
Plans for anti-Hong Kong gathering at Auckland uni
Pro-Beijing students urged not to bring weapons, but have their faces covered.
Fellow students sought after Auckland Uni protest turns violent
Student says she was accosted by the three pro-Beijing men.
Hong Kong protest gets physical at Auckland uni
University of Auckland launches investigation as scuffle leaves female student shaken.
New-wave research: $11.5m mega-project to shed light on NZ's changing oceans
An $11.5m project will take a closer look at NZ's vast and fast-changing marine estate.
Fake NZ doctor prescribed to over 160 UK patients
Fake doctor Zholia Alemi claimed she had a degree from the University of Auckland.
Quiet bub at night? Call the midwife, pregnant mums told
Pregnant women who find their babies move little in evening at higher risk of stillbirth.
De-crowned: Tongan beauty queen's reign wiped after bullying outburst
Pageant organisers' brutal response to Kalo Funganitao speaking out.
Bullied beauty queen's claims prompt calls for resignation
The deputy PM reportedly instructed the DJ to play loud music to drown out her speech.
'Cowards': Beauty queen hauled from stage after anti-bullying speech
In dramatic scenes at the pageant, Auckland University law student's mic was turned off.
Breakthrough? NZ research aims to halt brain disorder
Auckland scientists are hopeful they can slow the onset of the debilitating disease.
Eight myths about pregnancy you need to know
It's common for pregnant women to feel their babies hiccups. True.
UK mental health nurse to head University of Auckland
Prof Dawn Freshwater moves to Auckland from the University of Western Australia.
Growing Up in NZ gets funding boost
The study tracks 6800 Kiwi kids from 12 weeks before birth to 21 years old.
Royal honour for child psychiatrist Hinemoa Elder
Elder is an advocate for greater awareness of Māori cultural needs in the health sector.
It's confirmed, uni students gain 4kg in first year
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'My hand's sore from pulling so many': $20m spent a year tearing out rotten teeth
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